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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tweed on 10 June 2011, 16:32

Title: Would you buy from US?
Post by: tweed on 10 June 2011, 16:32
Found some corvette sawblade wheels and it's gona cost $290 to ship them other to the uk. Is that a lot? or about right? There 9kg each.

Not sure if I should do it  :undecided:

Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: MotorPsycho on 10 June 2011, 17:08
+import duty & VAT
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: ju571n on 10 June 2011, 18:36
I thought about it for some chevvy berretta wheels, but would have been far too expensive!

Import duty is the killer i think mate, you'll be paying that nearly again...

 :cry: :cry:

But if you find out any more, ill be interested, as i would actually part with some of my money for those wheels, just too tight and cant decide wat to go for..  :laugh:
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: jonnypolish on 10 June 2011, 18:50
Funnily enough, im looking into starting importing parts! 
Mainly U.S spec Dub parts and the like but also some cosmetics for retail over here!

If i can get it up and running i'm sure i can help you guys out with bits and bobs!
I'll let you know if i start within the next two months :afro:
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: Wayne on 10 June 2011, 20:32
Import duty will hurt, might be worth hanging on and seeing if you can get a set in the uk.
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: tweed on 10 June 2011, 21:02
that would be awesome!
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 10 June 2011, 21:21
If it is any use to you i go to the biggest american car show in europe on the 7-11th july and there are always loads for sale there,as well as snowflakes,turbines etc.
If you provide me with numbers i can text you if i see some and you can come get em.
http://www.americana-international.co.uk/
 Ive been every year since i was 3 and its an awesome weekend.

Its in Newark Notts btw
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: F17BAD on 10 June 2011, 21:50
Iv bought bits for my conversion from the states, currently waiting on my custom cat to arrive, cost $250 i think it was....
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: Gash on 10 June 2011, 22:35
gary that could be interesting as after some us wheels :P

i wouldnt get covettes though done too much now really
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 June 2011, 02:12
Having brought several items from America I can confirm that Import duty is an absolute mother f**k*r!
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 11 June 2011, 11:35
gary that could be interesting as after some us wheels :P

i wouldnt get covettes though done too much now really
If I see anything interesting I can send you a pic if you like.
Just gimme a rough idea what your after size wise and I will let you know.
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: tweed on 11 June 2011, 12:00
So are bbs splits lol still look cool  :cool:


I might just hold of a bit now save some cash up. Mind is all over the show  :laugh:
Title: Re: Would you buy from US?
Post by: Gash on 11 June 2011, 13:08
Smallest 15, biggest 16. Width between 7 and 10 Il be happy with.