'68-'76 5 Speed Console Shift Pattern Plate
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,037
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From: Brisbane Queensland
'68-'76 5 Speed Console Shift Pattern Plate
Hi All,
Anyone know of a source for this other Corvette Central? Their freight
costs are ridiculous @ $44 US. I have read that SST are supposed to have
one, but can't find it on their website.
Thanks for any help.
Mark
Anyone know of a source for this other Corvette Central? Their freight
costs are ridiculous @ $44 US. I have read that SST are supposed to have
one, but can't find it on their website.
Thanks for any help.
Mark
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,037
Likes: 103
From: Brisbane Queensland
Contacted them as suggested and this was the reply:
'Unfortunately, we no longer ship anything in padded
envelopes. All parts are shipped in some sort of box. I looked into seeing
if the shipping could be reduced and all I could come up with was $10.00
less than the quoted shipping cost.'
That still makes shipping $34US
. These companies really need tosmarten up their shipping options for international customers.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 19,610
Likes: 778
From: Forked River NJ
Hi Gordonm,
Contacted them as suggested and this was the reply:
'Unfortunately, we no longer ship anything in padded
envelopes. All parts are shipped in some sort of box. I looked into seeing
if the shipping could be reduced and all I could come up with was $10.00
less than the quoted shipping cost.'
That still makes shipping $34US. These companies really need to
smarten up their shipping options for international customers.
Contacted them as suggested and this was the reply:
'Unfortunately, we no longer ship anything in padded
envelopes. All parts are shipped in some sort of box. I looked into seeing
if the shipping could be reduced and all I could come up with was $10.00
less than the quoted shipping cost.'
That still makes shipping $34US
. These companies really need tosmarten up their shipping options for international customers.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,753
Likes: 119
From: Springfield Missouri
they also incur handling costs, no one works for free there, expenses are going up for everyone ,except me, wages don't go up for me, but maybe everyone gets a raise now & then. Time is money to some, yes they make a profit on parts, but, that is not enough to pay for advertising , overhead, etc. for the company. JMO I AGREE with you that it sees high, but, put yourself in their place. I agree with TIGERJOE!!
Last edited by lvmyvt76; Jan 9, 2018 at 05:58 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Tolland CT
they also incur handling costs, no one works for free there, expenses are going up for everyone ,except me, wages don't go up for me, but maybe everyone gets a raise now & then. Time is money to some, yes they make a profit on parts, but, that is not enough to pay for advertising , overhead, etc. for the company. JMO I AGREE with you that it sees high, but, put yourself in their place. I agree with TIGERJOE!!
I just checked my invoice from them (since it was literally on top of the pile) and I paid $9.50 which is reasonable.
Even if someone in the USA were to purchase the part and ship it to you, it would still end up costing you more. I do a bit of international shipping and the USPS is by far the cheapest for items of this size. A flat rate international small box would still cost me (I get a discount) about $29.
The good news is that it is worth the money in my opinion. The part looks fantastic and was received in perfect condition without a scratch on it.
