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Old 03-04-2018, 11:29 AM
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I bought a 17 Z06 last fall and went looking for accessories (car cover, plate frame, etc). I ended up buying most things on Amazon, after comparing prices at Canadian and US shops. (I paid less on Amazon than if I bought directly from the Canadian company that Amazon sourced it from) Is there a better place that I just haven't found?

Just wondering where you buy your vette parts/accessories from.
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I usually buy US. and ship to niagara falls ny. Granted one pays exchange. But no brokerage fees, shipping ad duties.
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Originally Posted by Pizz
I bought a 17 Z06 last fall and went looking for accessories (car cover, plate frame, etc). I ended up buying most things on Amazon, after comparing prices at Canadian and US shops. (I paid less on Amazon than if I bought directly from the Canadian company that Amazon sourced it from) Is there a better place that I just haven't found?

Just wondering where you buy your vette parts/accessories from.
Not a lot of options from Canadian stores at decent price points.
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Originally Posted by walleyejack
I usually buy US. and ship to niagara falls ny. Granted one pays exchange. But no brokerage fees, shipping ad duties.
I wish I was closer to the border....
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I wish I was closer to the border....
Calgary is a tougher that's for sure...
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Originally Posted by VETFEVER
Calgary is a tougher that's for sure...
DYK post.

you can get delivered to sweetgrass at almost no charge and then they will bring it up to yyc.. or go get it yourself.

some things work out to large savings, others no.
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DYK post.

you can get delivered to sweetgrass at almost no charge and then they will bring it up to yyc.. or go get it yourself.

some things work out to large savings, others no.
There you go. Ask and you shall receive answers
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I can get a set of Pilot Sport Cup 2's for $1000 less in Spokane WA, installed. So even with the duty of $252, it's way cheaper. Road trip!!
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I can get a set of Pilot Sport Cup 2's for $1000 less in Spokane WA, installed. So even with the duty of $252, it's way cheaper. Road trip!!

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