Museum Delivery Question
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From: Brownsville Tennessee
Museum Delivery Question
I've got a museum delivery on 9/18/08. I have read on this forum that
there is alot of paperwork. What kind of paper work and will I have to pay anything to the museum. The price I paid my dealer did not state a destination charge or not, so I'm wondering if I have paid it already or will I have to at the museum. Thanks for any help.
there is alot of paperwork. What kind of paper work and will I have to pay anything to the museum. The price I paid my dealer did not state a destination charge or not, so I'm wondering if I have paid it already or will I have to at the museum. Thanks for any help.
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You should have already paid for the Museum Delivery when you bought the car. I think the option code is RC8, but I could be wrong. That would have been $490. You also paid a destination charge of $850. There is a decent amount of paperwork though. The only money you might want for the delivery would be for stuff from the Museum store and maybe to tip your delivery person if you felt like you got really great service.
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Paperwork takes about an hour tops. No additional charges there. It should have been paid with your order. They will offer you an option to purchase clothing that is only available at that time, a tad pricey, but not too bad considering you just picked up a 50K car. Highly recommend you tip your guide if he/she does a good job. Not required though. I did my NCM 1 year ago tomorrow 
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I just picked up my 09 Z at the museum last month. The paperwork consisted of providing a copy of bill of sale, proof of insurance, drivers license, etc. Otherwise, it's just normal delivery paperwork. There are no fees at the museum, in fact, proof of "payment in full" must be sent from your dealer to the museum prior to your pickup. Also the price you pay to the dealer includes normal freight plus the museum delivery option. Call the museum if you have any questions. Good luck!
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Because the only way to get a flat rate transportation fee from the transportation company is to agree to put the fee on every car manufactured.
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The cars are in fact loaded on an Allied trailer for transport across the street to the Museum. The whole automotive transportation cost structure applies to all models/manufacturers - it's a flat rate regardless of distance travelled. Whether it's the Chevy dealer in Bowling Green, or one in Seattle, it's the same rate.
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Picked mine up two weeks ago today. The paperwork takes about 15 minutes, and they offer to sale you special RC8 clothing items (which can be purchased later...I asked), sale you bricks for the museum and fill out (for the umptenth time) your "name as it should appear on the brash name plaque. The RC8 option is worth it just for the experience. Congratulations on your new car.
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From: Lititz PA
The museum delivery is a fantastic experience! Your personal tour guide will greet you at the front door and stay with you all day, or for as long as you need them. I thought the VIP factory tour was the best part. I especially liked being in a brand new Vette during the dyno/computer test.
The local state and US highways in Kentucky are in beautiful condition and great for doing a gentle break-in. Hopefully you'll have a clear, sunny day for your drive home.
My museum tour made me feel like I was "King-for-a-day". I hope your delivery goes as well too!
Congrats!
The local state and US highways in Kentucky are in beautiful condition and great for doing a gentle break-in. Hopefully you'll have a clear, sunny day for your drive home.
My museum tour made me feel like I was "King-for-a-day". I hope your delivery goes as well too!
Congrats!
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You should have already paid for the Museum Delivery when you bought the car. I think the option code is RC8, but I could be wrong. That would have been $490. You also paid a destination charge of $850. There is a decent amount of paperwork though. The only money you might want for the delivery would be for stuff from the Museum store and maybe to tip your delivery person if you felt like you got really great service.
The museum delivery is a fantastic experience! Your personal tour guide will greet you at the front door and stay with you all day, or for as long as you need them. I thought the VIP factory tour was the best part. I especially liked being in a brand new Vette during the dyno/computer test.
The local state and US highways in Kentucky are in beautiful condition and great for doing a gentle break-in. Hopefully you'll have a clear, sunny day for your drive home.
My museum tour made me feel like I was "King-for-a-day". I hope your delivery goes as well too!
Congrats!
The local state and US highways in Kentucky are in beautiful condition and great for doing a gentle break-in. Hopefully you'll have a clear, sunny day for your drive home.
My museum tour made me feel like I was "King-for-a-day". I hope your delivery goes as well too!
Congrats!
Have the time of your life when you do your tour, we took 5 1/2 hours start to finish and the time flew by
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As was noted the destination charge is an average "flat rate" that was negotiated for delivery of every Corvette whether it is being delivered 1 mile or 1,000 miles from the assembly plant.
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I didn’t see anyone mention that they offer to sell you a Laminated Ledger Size copy of your MSRP Sticker and Build Sheet.
You can see the MSRP and Build Sheet on my memory wall below. I forget what they charged because my son-in-law paid for them on his credit card.
Ben, OH
You can see the MSRP and Build Sheet on my memory wall below. I forget what they charged because my son-in-law paid for them on his credit card.
Ben, OH
Last edited by bksnoopy; Sep 6, 2008 at 03:21 PM.
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I didn’t see anyone mention that they offer to sell you a Laminated Ledger Size copy of your MSRP Sticker and Build Sheet. . I forget what they charged because my son-in-law paid for them on his credit card.