Parts order
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Drifting
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From: Oxford Ohio
Parts order
I was going to order the window rebuild kit today. Both sides total of 18 washer size plastic parts and the window anti rattle fuzzies. I could hold the entire order in one hand. Couldn't weigh anything.
Even though the order would have been $207, I just couldn't pay over $25 shipping. Since it couldn't be based on size, you think it's based on the amount?
Even though the order would have been $207, I just couldn't pay over $25 shipping. Since it couldn't be based on size, you think it's based on the amount?
Burning Brakes
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From: Surrey British Columbia
I feel your pain brother. When I ship anything, they weigh the package first. If it falls under a certain weight, they take it off of the scale and measure it instead. Then they hit me with the charges. Whatever is highest. 
When I order Corvette parts, I'm amazed at how large the space is inside the box once the parts are inside.
When I order Corvette parts, I'm amazed at how large the space is inside the box once the parts are inside.
Safety Car
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From: Southeast, Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
don't know who was quoting those prices, but there a re lot of great vendors here. check with wilcox, keen corvette parts or corvette central to name just a few (sorry if i left several vendors out, wasn't intentional). most will work with you (i know keen will because i have had that happen on smaller, lighter parts. they shoved them into a priority box and away they went for under $8.00. also with most of the vendors you can actually speak to someone, and folks like wilcox, bair's and keen actually pick the parts from the shelf with you on the phone. no fancy big warehouse shipping processes to deal with.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi IC,
I see in the CC catalogue that the shipping fee is based on the dollar value, not actual cost of shipping.
Buy one of their complete welded exhaust systems when they have a shipping special.... a HUGE box arrives at your house in 2 days for $35!
Regards,
Alan
I see in the CC catalogue that the shipping fee is based on the dollar value, not actual cost of shipping.
Buy one of their complete welded exhaust systems when they have a shipping special.... a HUGE box arrives at your house in 2 days for $35!
Regards,
Alan
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I was going to order the window rebuild kit today. Both sides total of 18 washer size plastic parts and the window anti rattle fuzzies. I could hold the entire order in one hand. Couldn't weigh anything.
Even though the order would have been $207, I just couldn't pay over $25 shipping. Since it couldn't be based on size, you think it's based on the amount?
Even though the order would have been $207, I just couldn't pay over $25 shipping. Since it couldn't be based on size, you think it's based on the amount?
We ship based on actual costs from shipping companies (UPS, FedEx, and US Mail) most of the time, but also offer standard shipping costs on the internet based on the value of the order. With standard shipping costs, some people just want an up front shipping cost when they purchase something, and are happy with that. We like to save our customers as much as possible, which is why we prefer to ship and only charge the customer exactly what we were charged for freight. Most people prefer this because it is cheaper, and shipping is costly enough to begin with. I hope this helps!
Kevin
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Melting Slicks
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From: "ɹǝpunuʍop", Adelaide, South Australia
try living down under...
the shipping costs are over the moon
i try to use willcox, as they have a shipping calculator in the checkout area
not such a huge surprise when you get your bill
i have to compile a list of needed parts and wait till i have enough to warrant the postage cost
it's not as if the seller is just down the road that i can pop into anytime
at least you guys get free shipping sometimes from the various vendors
the shipping costs are over the moon
i try to use willcox, as they have a shipping calculator in the checkout area
not such a huge surprise when you get your bill
i have to compile a list of needed parts and wait till i have enough to warrant the postage cost
it's not as if the seller is just down the road that i can pop into anytime
at least you guys get free shipping sometimes from the various vendors
Drifting
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From: Arlington texas
I always shop the vendors who are more fair on their service.
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Drifting
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From: Oxford Ohio
Yep, you really have to watch the stuff on Ebay also. The shipping can get crazy. Some people charge to have things packed professionally. I've gotten a piece of steel (more or less) inside of enough bubble wrap to float a bass boat. Then some folks will send a wheel to Ohio from half way across the country for less than the 18 washers I was going to have sent.
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Drifting
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From: Oxford Ohio
I get them too. It just normally doesn't happen when I have picked something to work on. Just a poor timing on my part I guess. I get those notices and by the end of the day they are on down my mailbox. Really it isn't reasonable shipping, it's just shipping beyond what is required. I'll have the parts soon and I'm paying accual shipping. It will be interesting to see what that cost is. That will tell me how much extra I would have had to pay. All of the items I wanted would have fit in one of those US postal envelopes. Nothing fragile nothing heavy. Total weight less than a pound. Less than half a pound probably ounces.
