Anybody ever purchase gear online?

[Sykes]

I was just curious if anybody has purchased gear online? I did some price shopping for a helmet and gloves and found that it was MUCH cheaper to buy online than to go locally. Even after possible duties and taxes, I'll still be saving a fair amount.

With that said... what should I expect to pay for duties and taxes? The cost of the gear I'm looking at is roughly $650CDN shipped.

Any info would be great. Thanks!

[mo_virgin]

Ummm... From what i remember, do not have them use UPS to ship your gear. They have all sorts of charges that will likely make it cheaper to buy locally. Make sure they ship USPS or something else.

[Phy]

^ Word. I got all my gear online last summer, UPS sticks you with a crapload of handling charges. They're apparently pretty cheap if you keep it in the US, but once you cross the border it's a punch to the wallet.

[Sykes]

So if they ship by USPS Airmail (which they do)... that's a good thing then?

[TypeSly]

Originally posted by Sykes
So if they ship by USPS Airmail (which they do)... that's a good thing then?

Yes, but make sure it's reputable company because u don't get a tracking number with USPS airmail.

[2fast4me]

this guy is in Calgary. he will ship items to you locally for $10. his prices are the cheapest...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6750&item=7970771111&rd=1

[Kobe]

Originally posted by 2fast4me
this guy is in Calgary. he will ship items to you locally for $10. his prices are the cheapest...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6750&item=7970771111&rd=1


wow that's cheap.. probobly blackfoot haha

[ShOwOfF]

i think it's actually GW.

[jepree]

with the concern of U.P.S. if you ask the shipper nicely and/or tell him/her its a gift the can put that on the invoice and wave off a few dollars (custom fees and duties tax) and then again the retail value of the item is a factor! just hope customs dont seize the item cuz their gay like that!

[eclipse00]

I've ordered lots of stuff from parts411.com Really good prices, fast shipping always by USPS. Worth while to check them out for sure.

[evilution]

Yea, if u want new gear, online is the cheapest for sure. i remember i saved several hundred on my lid on ebay. it was brand new, and shipped within a week. i'll look up seller if u're interested.

what gear are u looking for?
i have some stuff for sale..

joe rocket ballistic jacket (black/blue).
yamaha leathers, (black/white/blue, 2 pc)

[knees scrapin']

Ebay has always been good to me.:dunno: