[Healeys] Shipping ideas

[i erbs]

When I bought mine I used a third party shipper who picked it up. A lister
recommended it.
I can look back through old emails,  but hopefully then can pipe up.
Cheapest way to ship Stateside

Ira Erbs
1959 AH 100-6
1967 MGB
Milwaukie, OR

On Thu, Sep 30, 2021, 4:26 PM Harold Manifold via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Fred,
>
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> There are a number of variables when shipping from across the pond. The
> cost is based on a combination of weight and volume. If the item is heavy
> and compact weight will govern, if light and bulking then volume or maximum
> dimension. Royal Mail is usually a better option than DHL, UPS etc if the
> package will fit within Royal Mail restrictions. My experience is DHL is
> the worst option due to higher cost and hidden fees but some of the UK
> vendors are locked in to DHL.
>
>
>
> My suggest is to have Cape International take responsibility for as many
> of the shipping fees as they can and include the cost on your quote. If you
> are shipping into Canada the items are duty fee but the shipper must put
> the Canadian Harmonized Tariff code on the documents. The US likely has an
> equivalent duty free HT code.
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>
>
> Good luck…. Harold
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>
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> *From: *Fred Wescoe via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Sent: *Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:18 PM
> *To: *healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject: *[Healeys] Shipping ideas
>
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> Listers,
>
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> I am considering purchasing a luggage rack from Cape International.  I
> like the Cape style because it does not require drilling holes in the
> "boot" lid.  I have heard varied comments about the types and costs of
> shipping to the states for this size item.  What shipping choices and costs
> have others experienced from across the pond?  Is there anything (pit
> falls) to watch out for?
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> What is the current wisdom of the dollar vs the pound?
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> Thanks in advance for the guidance,
>
>
>
> Fred
>
> 66 BJ8
>
>
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