shipping frames from USA

[JC]

There was a very useful discussion on here earlier this year on shipping frames from USA - who does it now, who doesn't, most economical, who to avoid  etc

I've done numerous searches but can't find it.

Can anyone help me pls?

[JC]

Paul,

Who did you ship it with?

[VMX247]

hope this helps JC....
http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=495.0
shipping forks/engine case

http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=7054.30
oldfarts project- page three
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     How does the shipping by container work?
http://www.rolyleahycustomimports.com/
Give them a call and they can give you the details but basically send frame by post to their guy at US yard with all details on frame and it will be packed and sent in next container.
cheers 

[paul]

a company who shipps to  melbourne outa mont clair in california

[JC]

hope this helps JC....
http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=495.0
shipping forks/engine case

http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=7054.30
oldfarts project- page three

Thanks for yr help VMX. I tho't it was Oldfarts Project thread but its not (unless the info was deleted) The thread I remember mentioned which US carriers ship/mail frames on their own, & the experiences various people had. Who to avoid etc

Does anybody know who ships/mails frames on their own?

[paul]

i tried about 3 or 4 different carriers like fed ex .dhl etc and the cheapest price to oz was 750,00 dhl the rest were around 1000 so then i did some home work and found a shipper and bobs your uncle

[jimg1au]

PAUL
how is uncle bob going i thought it was uncle sam.i just got 2 mx yamaha wheels an ariel frame triumph conocal rear wheel and 2 little boxes under 200.00 aus.

[paul]

seem like the way to go jim

[matcho mick]

comical Jim,comical

[k2000x]

john cains in newcastle is good to deal with...email  cruzer@hunterlink.net.au just got a set of slater skins for my 2000 kx250/500 hybrid sent over with him since air mail was going to be $400 for the over size box and the things weight was 8lbs

[VMX247]

Do frames become a volume item Paul, via priority posting ??


On another top topic of parted bikes and sending them over..now is the time !!   
quote:If you would help out it would cost under $1000.00 to import bikes to us.
Given that there some models we just never got or only had a few imported we would buy bikes. Most people selling bikes don’t want the hassle to pack bikes for shipment.
I don’t know how the US market is but guessing by the amount of quality bikes on Mark's swapmeet that don’t sell I guess it's slow. Simple really you can buy bikes in the states for $2500.00 that sell easy here for $4000 to $5000. Good Maico's sell between $6000.00 to $10,000.00. I would call this business opportunity if I lived in USA and I sold old bikes for a living.    
Great idea--just got to find the right person!! we found ours on Marks Swapmeet,of course adding to this they have to be a mate of a mate and be known in the circle and not some two bit scammer 

[firko]

After bringing in a number of bikes over the last 10 years, I've found that a big percentage of American sellers are prepared to go that little bit extra to help the shipment. I've never had anyone say no to a request to remove the engine and box it for me. Sure, I've often had to slip 'em a few extra dollars for the service but it's been well worth it in the money saved on the shipping.

I've never shipped a frame by mail as I figured it wouldn't be cost effective. I have brought a couple of Maico engines in pieces by mail and it worked out at around $200 per engine in total. I still maintain that the best method is by using a reputable shipper. They're all different in their requirements and methods so it's best to shop around to find one that works for you. My last couple of bikes worked out at around $800 each and I've paid as little as $500 for a complete bike. Like I said, it depends on who's doing your shipping. Some like Peter Leahy no longer handle small packages (engines, frames, wheels etc) because he reckoned it was more trouble than it was worth.

[shorelinemc]

my container should getting packed in the next couple of weeks $100.00 for frame delivered to brisbane 07 3821 6777

[Slakewell]

But were in US dose it leave from?

[Suzukal]

In November, I had a TM400 frame I bought off ebay shipped from Utah, USA .... to Melbourne.
It was delivered to my front door in 11 days..

The guy I bought it from just sent it through USPS Priority Mail.
It was $197.00 to send a 31lb/14kg frame all packaged in cardboard & tape.
Beautiful job...