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| libref:
Hello all, I've been reading the BYOAC boards and using the site for a few weeks now as I finalize plans for my first MAME CAB. The wealth of information and expertise is available is both daunting (for a newbie) but also invaluable for learning the many skills required to build and operate a MAME CAB; congrats to everyone for creating a real 'online community'. I'm posting today to get input on a minor issue regarding parts purchasing. Like most MAME CABs builders I've been using EBay to acquire parts (most specifically WICO leaf joysticks). However, on a few occassions I have found auctions for parts that are just right for my project but the seller is unable to ship to Canada. In most cases, when contacted, the seller will gladly ship to a friend or relative in the US...provided one is available, and is willing to then ship the goods up to Canada. Unfortunately, for those Canadians who don't have anyone in the US, this can mean missing out on the opportunity to acquire parts-- some of which are very limited - ie. NOS parts in particular. So, I'm wondering what the BYAOC community's thought are? Has anyone ever acted as a go-between receiver for a Canadian or other International buyer? Is anyone willing to do so? Are there alternatives? I thought this would be the best forum to post this message to, but if people think the Main Forum would be a better venue, I'll post there as well. Thanks for any input! |
| SirPeale:
I think most sellers are daunted by the paperwork that is necessary to send an item over country lines. Not me. I send everything via USPS, and it's one tiny little form. UPS has a bunch of forms (so I've been told) and you have to pay their stupid fees on top of what you've already paid. Same goes with Fed-Ex. |
| Edgedamage:
Be patient there will be sellers that will ship to Canada. |
| froggerman:
Please AVOID the use of UPS to Canada. They charge an outragous amount of money to process the delivery. If you use USPS, the charge will only be $5 to process the delivery. (Plus appropriate taxes). |
| SirPeale:
--- Quote from: froggerman on April 09, 2004, 02:07:49 pm ---Please AVOID the use of UPS to Canada. They charge an outragous amount of money to process the delivery. If you use USPS, the charge will only be $5 to process the delivery. (Plus appropriate taxes). --- End quote --- I always mark them as 'gifts' and I think that negates the taxes, right? |
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