Caution re: Amp d'Autosport
06-01-2016, 11:37 AM
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Caution re: Amp d'Autosport
Just a caution for dealing with Adam. I am a Canadian and spoke to him last week over the phone to order Carbotechs. He asked for my email address to send me a receipt. A few days later I checked my credit card statement online and the charge for the pads was higher than I expected. I realized Adam had never sent the invoice, and I asked him about it. When it did get sent I noticed that the shipping was $82.50. I pointed this out and Adam said it must be a mistake. I have had dozens of shipments from the States, and the shipping has never been more than $35-40.
Adam said he would look into it and then wrote me back to say that the shipping cost was right. I replied that I didn’t think this was reasonable and he stopped communicating with me.
Forum vendors should be better than this.
Adam said he would look into it and then wrote me back to say that the shipping cost was right. I replied that I didn’t think this was reasonable and he stopped communicating with me.
Forum vendors should be better than this.
06-01-2016, 12:46 PM
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Carbotech ships from their facility in Concord, NC 28027. It would be very easy to use the UPS time and cost calculator to estimate shipping costs from Concord to your location. You have the package so you know package size and weight just enter Carbotech's zip code (it as a commercial location), your address and the package details to get the estimate. If it comes out close to $82.50 then you have verification of what he wrote back to you.
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06-01-2016, 12:48 PM
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Carbotech ships from their facility in Concord, NC 28027. It would be very easy to use the UPS time and cost calculator to estimate shipping costs from Concord to your location. You have the package so you know package size and weight just enter Carbotech's zip code (it as a commercial location), your address and the package details to get the estimate. If it comes out close to $82.50 then you have verification of what he wrote back to you.
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06-01-2016, 01:12 PM
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Works both ways:
Brokerage fees on commercial products add up. My steering wheel from Caravaggio came due over $100 in fees he didn't pay on his end, for example (though I use it in my avatar, so I clearly got over that trauma).
I hate ordering stuff from Canada, it's way too expensive to cross the border.
Brokerage fees on commercial products add up. My steering wheel from Caravaggio came due over $100 in fees he didn't pay on his end, for example (though I use it in my avatar, so I clearly got over that trauma).
I hate ordering stuff from Canada, it's way too expensive to cross the border.
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06-01-2016, 01:24 PM
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I just don't understand all these shipping charges......... I realize there are walk up and commercial accounts. I sent tires from Ohio to CA........ $50 a tire. I bought wheels from a forum member in Wisconsin....... he used his business account ....Wisconsin to Ohio $20 a wheel.
Guess you bear market prices.
Guess you bear market prices.
06-01-2016, 01:43 PM
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Yes, the pads shipped direct from Carbotech USPS. I told you I would look into and I did I sent you a message stating that cost is correct minus the $7.00 for shipping and handling. I did not stop communication it is what it is. If you would like to send them back go ahead and I will refund your money. We do not make anything on shipping you have the package let me know how much it is to send back and if your cost is significantly cheaper you keep them and I will send you a check for the difference in shipping cost.
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Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
PH:216-780-8825.
Email: sales@ampdautosport.com
Web Site & Direct ordering http://ampdautosport.com/
All major CC and Pay Pal accepted.
Check out Promo code:z28
06-01-2016, 02:07 PM
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Yes, the pads shipped direct from Carbotech USPS. I told you I would look into and I did I sent you a message stating that cost is correct minus the $7.00 for shipping and handling. I did not stop communication it is what it is. If you would like to send them back go ahead and I will refund your money. We do not make anything on shipping you have the package let me know how much it is to send back and if your cost is significantly cheaper you keep them and I will send you a check for the difference in shipping cost.
06-01-2016, 02:27 PM
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I bought from adam as was happy. You have to realize the weight of these pads. 82 buck to Canada is about right my man. Im sure there is a cheaper method but I ship to Canada all the time for work and it 9 out of 10 time over 82 bucks.
06-01-2016, 02:28 PM
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
I don't have the package yet and I have no intention of sending them back and going through that inconvenience. You told me you've shipped to Canada before, I suspect more than once. If that's the case you may have heard what the shipping costs were. Please just make a commitment when you have Canadian customers in the future to inform them of the cost at the time of the transaction, not after shipment.
understand I have shipped to CANADA many times before and my thought would be $46-$50 FOR Shipping. USPS must have changed something and I'm sorry I do not know what they changed. I had a customer ask me for a quote to Canada for a Z51 car this morning and I asked him for his exact address to avoid this issue I will report the cost of shipping as soon as he gives me the ship to address.
06-01-2016, 02:46 PM
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Adam is golden. No issues at all with this fellow. Should all vendors be as honest and as helpful as him. As for shipping charges, I just shipped 15 pounds to England via USPS -- $145! Frank
06-01-2016, 03:40 PM
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
I researched the issue and now you have your answer below.
Gentleman and lady's here is your issue
http://www.fp-usa.com/ratechange/jan...rate-increase/
Effective January 17, 2016, USPS shipping rates increase an average of 9.5%. The January increase does not impact letters, First-Class flats and cards.
Gentleman and lady's here is your issue
http://www.fp-usa.com/ratechange/jan...rate-increase/
Effective January 17, 2016, USPS shipping rates increase an average of 9.5%. The January increase does not impact letters, First-Class flats and cards.
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06-01-2016, 03:46 PM
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
[QUOTE=docb;1592331897]Just a caution for dealing with Adam. I am a Canadian and spoke to him last week over the phone to order Carbotechs. He asked for my email address to send me a receipt. A few days later I checked my credit card statement online and the charge for the pads was higher than I expected. I realized Adam had never sent the invoice, and I asked him about it. When it did get sent I noticed that the shipping was $82.50. I pointed this out and Adam said it must be a mistake. I have had dozens of shipments from the States, and the shipping has never been more than $35-40.
Adam said he would look into it and then wrote me back to say that the shipping cost was right. I replied that I didn’t think this was reasonable and he stopped communicating with me.
Read the link below..
http://www.fp-usa.com/ratechange/jan...rate-increase/
Adam said he would look into it and then wrote me back to say that the shipping cost was right. I replied that I didn’t think this was reasonable and he stopped communicating with me.
Read the link below..
http://www.fp-usa.com/ratechange/jan...rate-increase/
06-01-2016, 03:46 PM
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I sell used parts from my cars and that is how I estimate how much it will cost to ship something somewhere. All you need is ship to, ship from, package size/weight, insured or not, special handling requirements (applys to tires and wheels) and delivery speed. The estimator will provide the cost including any surcharges that apply due to excessive package size, etc. I imagine the USPS estimator is updated with their rate changes that Adam posted.
Bill
Last edited by Bill Dearborn; 06-01-2016 at 03:54 PM.
06-02-2016, 12:19 AM
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You can still use the estimator to get a shipping estimate. FedEx and USPS also have online estimators. No need for a tracking number. If you were estimating cost before shipping something you wouldn't have a tracking number. The estimators will give you a list of delivery times with the associated costs. It is really easy to do. The only thing you won't see are any handling charges the shipper may apply.
I sell used parts from my cars and that is how I estimate how much it will cost to ship something somewhere. All you need is ship to, ship from, package size/weight, insured or not, special handling requirements (applys to tires and wheels) and delivery speed. The estimator will provide the cost including any surcharges that apply due to excessive package size, etc. I imagine the USPS estimator is updated with their rate changes that Adam posted.
Bill
I sell used parts from my cars and that is how I estimate how much it will cost to ship something somewhere. All you need is ship to, ship from, package size/weight, insured or not, special handling requirements (applys to tires and wheels) and delivery speed. The estimator will provide the cost including any surcharges that apply due to excessive package size, etc. I imagine the USPS estimator is updated with their rate changes that Adam posted.
Bill
06-02-2016, 12:40 AM
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[QUOTE=Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com;1592333632]
Adam, I'd look at a more competitive shipping supplier - your current supplier is not doing you or your customers any favours. I very recently bought a set of pads for my Z06 from another vendor and the shipping cost from US Midwest to my door (by ground) in Vancouver was $15 (CDN) - that's only about $11 in real money.
Just a caution for dealing with Adam. I am a Canadian and spoke to him last week over the phone to order Carbotechs. He asked for my email address to send me a receipt. A few days later I checked my credit card statement online and the charge for the pads was higher than I expected. I realized Adam had never sent the invoice, and I asked him about it. When it did get sent I noticed that the shipping was $82.50. I pointed this out and Adam said it must be a mistake. I have had dozens of shipments from the States, and the shipping has never been more than $35-40.
Adam said he would look into it and then wrote me back to say that the shipping cost was right. I replied that I didn’t think this was reasonable and he stopped communicating with me.
Read the link below..
http://www.fp-usa.com/ratechange/jan...rate-increase/
Adam said he would look into it and then wrote me back to say that the shipping cost was right. I replied that I didn’t think this was reasonable and he stopped communicating with me.
Read the link below..
http://www.fp-usa.com/ratechange/jan...rate-increase/
Adam, I'd look at a more competitive shipping supplier - your current supplier is not doing you or your customers any favours. I very recently bought a set of pads for my Z06 from another vendor and the shipping cost from US Midwest to my door (by ground) in Vancouver was $15 (CDN) - that's only about $11 in real money.
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06-02-2016, 01:11 AM
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Regarding the following posts:
If the General discussion areas were filled with each persons personal complaint you would never be able to read anything.
Regarding the falsehood that "talking negative about a vendor" is not allowed, those posts are again, placed in the Transaction Feedback section where they belong. There are no sanctions against vendor complaints when placed in the proper section.
06-02-2016, 10:53 AM
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I researched the issue and now you have your answer below.
Gentleman and lady's here is your issue
http://www.fp-usa.com/ratechange/jan...rate-increase/
Effective January 17, 2016, USPS shipping rates increase an average of 9.5%. The January increase does not impact letters, First-Class flats and cards.
Gentleman and lady's here is your issue
http://www.fp-usa.com/ratechange/jan...rate-increase/
Effective January 17, 2016, USPS shipping rates increase an average of 9.5%. The January increase does not impact letters, First-Class flats and cards.