where's everybody ordering parts??

[arcticvette]

just wondering where everyone is ordering parts from? anyone have bad experiences ordering from the big guys in the states( corvette america,m.a.m,ecklers corvette central) I have a fixer-upper and will be needing to redo alot of problem areas. just looking for any advice on shipping or anything that I might get stung on or not realize till after the fact that sort of thing. am new at this so trying to not learn the hard way. thanks if you can help. Mike

[67HEAVEN]

The easiest seems to be Corvette Central as they are now acting as Canadian brokers. That means that UPS doesn't get to beat on ya for outrageous brokerage fees.

[arcticvette]

Originally Posted by 67HEAVEN

The easiest seems to be Corvette Central as they are now acting as Canadian brokers. That means that UPS doesn't get to beat on ya for outrageous brokerage fees.

the broker thing is kind of like a liscense to charge money and actually found out the hard way on an unrelated endevour. my father-in-law has a p.o. box in the states but have not checked to see if anyone will ship to a p.o. box. would be nice. a three hour drive for me to pick up but would be a good excuse to go for a visit. thanks for the info

[Ronald]

Originally Posted by 67HEAVEN

The easiest seems to be Corvette Central as they are now acting as Canadian brokers. That means that UPS doesn't get to beat on ya for outrageous brokerage fees.

I agree, you've got to watch out for the brokerage fees! If you are importing into Canada, the $ is now pretty good and will get even better. If you plan to do this over a period of time, look to use your excemptions when you travel to the States, you'll save the GST. Best wishes

[Maymyvetteliveforevr]

I just ordered quite a bit of stuff from Wilcox and shipped it to a U.S. PO box #. Brokerage is usually 10% which I saved since I was my own broker. You actually save another 50% of the shipping costs if shipped to the States. If it's a subtatial amount of goods you'll have to declare and pay taxes.

[arcticvette]

Originally Posted by Maymyvetteliveforevr

I just ordered quite a bit of stuff from Wilcox and shipped it to a U.S. PO box #. Brokerage is usually 10% which I saved since I was my own broker. You actually save another 50% of the shipping costs if shipped to the States. If it's a subtatial amount of goods you'll have to declare and pay taxes.

that's good to hear as I am in need of pretty a much a whole new interior(carpet, door panels etc..) have heard good things about wilcox and have been considering their interior package when bank account agrees.

[Grizzly]

I usually wait for Carlisle for the big ticket items. Mid America offers 10% off and free shipping. Ordered wheels and exhaust in 04 and saved a bunch. I would imagine that the other are probably doing the same.

As for soft goods, I just had Al Knock do my top and do custom seats for my 92 and I am very pleased.