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« on: January 06, 2007, 21:41:26 »
Anyone got any ideas on how to get 2x 40Kg winches across from america for a reasonable price??

I dont care if they come by air or sea as i'm not in a hurry but dont wanna pay through the nose for shippping.
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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2007, 22:08:25 »
try............. http://www.moving-parts.com/ and http://www.mbe.com/




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« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2007, 22:12:36 »
Moving parts were helpful but expensive, i've mailed MBE to see what they say :)

I could probably find a courier but all international ones refuse to give prices (even rough ones) unless you have a business account!!!
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« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2007, 22:13:16 »
as an idea of price, we had three 60 littre LPG tanks on a pallet (120kgs approx) fown to the Uk from Jordan for about 100 quid.
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« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2007, 22:14:59 »
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as an idea of price, we had three 60 littre LPG tanks on a pallet (120kgs approx) fown to the Uk from Jordan for about 100 quid.


I've been quoted $250 (£125 ish) EACH so far which seems a bit excessive!
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« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2007, 22:20:55 »
It would seem that the yanks are cashing in on the strength of the pound at the moment :evil:  :evil:
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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2007, 22:22:14 »
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It would seem that the yanks are cashing in on the strength of the pound at the moment :evil:  :evil:


How exactly, its all in our favour at nearly $2 to the £1 everything is dirt cheap over there!
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« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2007, 22:23:02 »
ok............have you asked about ems? (snail mail) it's part of usps but i'm not sure about the weight restrictions.




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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2007, 22:25:23 »
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ok............have you asked about ems? (snail mail) it's part of usps but i'm not sure about the weight restrictions.




peter henry


No, how would i go about getting a quote for EMS?

I'm currently googleing for freight shippers hoping i can get one to collect from USA and ship here :)
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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2007, 22:32:08 »
have thought some more try http://www.internationalcheckout.com/index_ag.php and http://www.myus.com/

ask the usa supplier about ems post service (this is my preferred choice)



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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2007, 22:44:46 »
Thanks Peter (and others) i have fired off a few emails and will wait to hear back from them next week.
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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2007, 23:20:21 »
Can't the winch seller/supplier in the US give you any prices?It would be in their intrest if they want to sell them.
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2007, 23:25:31 »
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Can't the winch seller/supplier in the US give you any prices?It would be in their intrest if they want to sell them.


they have but @ $250 each its rather pricey. Still works out at a massive saving over UK but i'd rather not pay that  much!
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« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2007, 11:58:54 »
contact terry.pittaway@phoenix-cargo.com They are international freight fowarders and can usually help me whenever I need to ship large items to and from the state and the rest of the world.
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« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2007, 12:11:06 »
Watch the vat you will be charged by Customs.
UPS charge that and a handeling fee on top
I would haggle with the supplier
 :lol: Some timed we can trip our selves up trying to save a bit more when we are saving a lot all ready
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« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2007, 13:13:36 »
Duty is approx 4% and vat is obviously 17.5% on top of the lot (price, shipping and duty! - cheeky gits!)

It works out a LOT cheaper than the UK, the sole supplier seems to be a touch overpriced when even after shipping, vat etc i can get 2 for the price of 1!!

barnhill4x4 - i'll give terry a shout and see if he can help, thanks :)
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« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2007, 17:35:05 »
I know what you're going through, I've just tried to buy a weather station from Davis Instuments in the US. The thing is over £600 in the UK but only £303 from Davis.
But, Davis won't accept a non-US credit card and they won't supply the UK version of the weather station to any US companies.  :evil:
So if I want it then I HAVE to get it in the UK and pay nearly double!!  :x
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« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2007, 17:37:27 »
Tight B*ggers!

Thankfully MM winches are pretty much the same US or Uk spec, if anything the US spec is higher and whilst it might have different hydraulic pipe fittings that isnt a problem as hoses are custom made anyway :)
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« Reply #18 on: January 07, 2007, 20:36:35 »
My dad runs a freight warehouse at heathrow, if you Pm all the details i can ask him, also if the winches are for sample purposes, theres no duty on them!
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« Reply #19 on: January 07, 2007, 21:35:02 »
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It would seem that the yanks are cashing in on the strength of the pound at the moment :evil:  :evil:


How exactly, its all in our favour at nearly $2 to the £1 everything is dirt cheap over there!



Yes it is in our favour however it means that the Americans can charge an extra 10 - 25% for the shipping which would not affect us.

Like you say even paying the extra shipping price you still are better off I would bite the bullet and go for their shipping (I have already on a winch motor - still got it for half the price in this country)  the shipping on the motor was $100 which seems more expensive that your shipping


I've heard ups charge extra on top of the shipping price as well so be careful with them
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« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2007, 21:38:01 »
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Tight B*ggers!

Thankfully MM winches are pretty much the same US or Uk spec, if anything the US spec is higher and whilst it might have different hydraulic pipe fittings that isnt a problem as hoses are custom made anyway :)
the US mile markers come with a bigger flow capacity pump & bigger flow capacity inside the winch AFAIK
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« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2007, 21:52:50 »
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Tight B*ggers!

Thankfully MM winches are pretty much the same US or Uk spec, if anything the US spec is higher and whilst it might have different hydraulic pipe fittings that isnt a problem as hoses are custom made anyway :)
the US mile markers come with a bigger flow capacity pump & bigger flow capacity inside the winch AFAIK


Correct, they have a higher capacity motor :)
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« Reply #22 on: January 07, 2007, 22:40:39 »
How much are you 'not in a hurry'?
We go into San Fran in Feb but are not back to the UK until April.
You would need to sort something out with customs and get it to the ship in San Fran on the right day though.
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« Reply #23 on: January 11, 2007, 00:11:09 »
smo, ive been looking at a new winch.  How much are the yanks charging for one?
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