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Chopper
09-23-2004, 05:57 PM
HI,
I am trying to buy a control arm from Pacific BMW but have been getting the run around on the phone system and sales people. I only seem to speak to service clerks who dont know how to process the order or get voice-mails of people who I have not heard back from.

Is there someone who anyone has dealt with down there that you can suggest I talk to? :confused:
Jersey
09-23-2004, 06:01 PM
i dunno...are they that much cheaper than say a local dealer??
BlueSky
09-23-2004, 06:06 PM
have u tried Circle BMW as well???
Chopper
09-23-2004, 06:12 PM
have u tried Circle BMW as well???

I think I will. :indiffere
Pacific is pretty cheap.
Jersey
09-23-2004, 06:14 PM
for the amount you will save...wont you pay it back in shipping, duties and brokerage??
Chopper
09-23-2004, 06:57 PM
for the amount you will save...wont you pay it back in shipping, duties and brokerage??

Yeah, it's getting closer. I'd save about $100 bucks in the end. I'll check with Gary's connection first.

Ed
Regin8r
09-24-2004, 06:47 AM
I did, but I bought and shipped to US address. My uncle is like my hub in the US, only 2 hours away from me.

Bought wind deflector from there.

Reg
audiophilia
09-24-2004, 07:16 AM
Anybody can use the UPS Store in Niagara Falls (Military Rd) as an American address -- don't even need a mail box..one hour from the GTA, just across Queenston...they'll hold it for you for a nominal fee...


...just getting whatever over the border...that's the problem...:devil:
M333ee
09-24-2004, 07:39 AM
Can you order wheels shipped there.... :devil:

Small parts I guess.
audiophilia
09-24-2004, 07:40 AM
Can you order wheels shipped there.... :devil:

Small parts I guess.
Anything...
Chopper
09-24-2004, 08:00 AM
Anything...

YEah...that's where I had the engagement ring shipped to (unmarked of course). It's not far to go pick up. Not sure how much you can bring back without being noticed though.
BlueSky
09-24-2004, 08:49 AM
Anybody can use the UPS Store in Niagara Falls (Military Rd) as an American address -- don't even need a mail box..one hour from the GTA, just across Queenston...they'll hold it for you for a nominal fee...


...just getting whatever over the border...that's the problem...:devil:

how does this work????? :confused:
is there still brokage/duties applied???
Chopper
09-24-2004, 09:13 AM
how does this work????? :confused:
is there still brokage/duties applied???

Not really...you just pick it up and drive it back across.
Jersey
09-24-2004, 09:25 AM
hmmmm too bad i never heard of this before
audiophilia
09-24-2004, 09:25 AM
how does this work????? :confused:
is there still brokage/duties applied???
only if you fess up at the border or they search your car...

i'll be getting an unprimed hartge lip shoved on just to come across the border:D
glenspeed
09-24-2004, 01:58 PM
tell me more details about this UPS hold box!

I ordered from Turner a Supersprint exhaust and by the time I paid duty/brokerage I think it was like $300 more!!! ****ing duty/brokerage rapers...
Chopper
09-24-2004, 02:05 PM
As I suggested in the other thread, maybe we should set up a monthly border drive to pick up items for the group, eat wings, see football, etc. :D and save lots of money!
glenspeed
09-24-2004, 02:28 PM
the other way that worked for stuff that is sent is get them to put a lower dollar value for customs valuation...but why pay duty/brokerage at all if you can pick it up...
audiophilia
09-24-2004, 02:39 PM
...the problem is maintaining a 'poker face' as you stealth your ass choc-a-bloc with goodies by the Canadian border guards...:D
Chopper
09-24-2004, 03:11 PM
...the problem is maintaining a 'poker face' as you stealth your ass choc-a-bloc with goodies by the Canadian border guards...:D

exactly...i know of a couple of people who broke down like babies at the slightest stare. No wusses. :D
audiophilia
09-24-2004, 04:28 PM
I had a problem only once...guy kept me there for 20 mins going over a new pair of running shoes...I din't break...


pathetic!

Free Trade...sure:rolleyes:
glenspeed
09-25-2004, 11:00 PM
so how about details on the hold box?

how do we open an account/hold box?
need to be in US to set up?
how much to maintain?
audiophilia
09-26-2004, 07:14 AM
so how about details on the hold box?

how do we open an account/hold box?
need to be in US to set up?
how much to maintain?
here you go...

easy peazy...friendly manager

http://www.theupsstore.com/locations/locdet.asp?strCenterNum=MBE2194
glenspeed
09-26-2004, 04:17 PM
thanks!

now I just have to figure how to get back across without getting searched! woot
alexm520
09-26-2004, 05:52 PM
for the amount you will save...wont you pay it back in shipping, duties and brokerage??

Some people used USPS (US Postal Service www.usps.com) to save on brokerage fees and some even reported not paying taxes.

Example from Montreal: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=1951776&postcount=11
Another from Calgary: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=1718310&postcount=4

The downside is that it is slow and best (safer) to use it for inexpensive items. Using USPS to ship expensive rims may not be the best option. FedEx seems to be the next best/cheapest way to ship to Canada things like rims.
There was a post by a vendor that USPS now offers insuring packages online and tracking numbers.

There is always DHL, but it is not as popular as FedEx.

Of course, shipping to a US address and bring it over is the most ideal way.

AlexM520