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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: HoopstarsGarage on December 17, 2007, 08:30:09 am
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Hi guys..
As some of you may know, a while ago I embarked on my next project - a replica Atari Star Wars Cockpit Cabinet (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=67853.0)..
Things have unfortunately slowed on the cab due to other commitments but, with 4 weeks annual leave about to start, I am planning on getting back into the project with a view to hopefully finish it off. :applaud:
One component require to finish this off is the ribbed T-Molding for the top of the canopy hoops. I have located a pretty close substitute HERE (https://www2.archpro.com/cgi-bin/worderc?confc=B2C&s=2376-BK&source=catalog), but after placing the order, they have advised that the shipping will be $98US..!! :dizzy: (don't even ask what that is in Aussie Dollars..!!)
What I am looking for is some kind hearted person in the US that I can ship this order to (directly from this company) and then they forward it to my address in Australia. Obviously I would pay for all shipping costs and for your time etc..
Hoops
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I'd be willing but am concerned that it may cost a lot more to ship from MA than it would be from somewhere farther west. Take a peek at that first.
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USPS's rates are independent of location in US, or AU. It will be almost $40 to ship to you. I don't know what that company charges to ship domestically. Assume on the high side that they will charge $20. That still saves you.
How much T-molding are you buying?
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USPS's rates are independent of location in US, or AU. It will be almost $40 to ship to you. I don't know what that company charges to ship domestically. Assume on the high side that they will charge $20. That still saves you.
Are you sure about that? Last time I asked they were charging more to ship to CA than they were to MD. They have a Zone rate system now.
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USPS's rates are independent of location in US, or AU. It will be almost $40 to ship to you. I don't know what that company charges to ship domestically. Assume on the high side that they will charge $20. That still saves you.
Are you sure about that? Last time I asked they were charging more to ship to CA than they were to MD. They have a Zone rate system now.
For international mail it is location independent.
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Could be, I rarely ship anything to any other outside country than Canada.
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Hey Hoops, remember that I was interested in getting some as well ? Are you forced to order more than you need in length ? We could maybe split the order and have some good friend in the US forward it to us both ? That could lower cost / weight.
[Edit] Thinking about it again, you only need relatively little of that T-molding, I guess about 2 meters at the most for each side, so a total of 4 meters (about 13 feet). Why on earth would they charge $98,- for that ? ?
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I can handle that on the US side.
Is the cockpit T Molding the same as the upright? I need some for my upright.
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Not the wide stuff. This is used on the parts of the cab (the top) where there are two boards next to eachother:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68094.0;attach=78103;image)
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Gotcha. If HoopstarsGarage wants to get an order shipped over to me, shoot me a PM, and I'll reply with my mailing address. I can split it up and ship it both ways.
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If only T-molding.com stocked this stuff :)
Thanks Chad, the T-molding on my cockpit is coming loose and is torn on lots of places, really catches the eye...I badly want it replaced :)
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I badly want it replaced :)
That's better than replacing it badly. :)
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Thanks guys for the response and offers..!! I have been away on business for the past couple of days and hadn't checked this thread until today. ::) Anyway, I sent them an email telling them that "$95 for shipping is ridiculous".. they cam back with the following:
"The least expensive is by the postal service via Priority International appx. $50 and the lead time is 6 - 10 business days. Or we can ship via Global International for $60 and is 5 business days."
What a turn around - a saving of $45 with just one email..!!
Chad, I REALLY appreciate the offer of help - never ceases to amaze me how willing to help people in this community are.!! :applaud:
Level42 - where are you located? I could probably order twice the amount and then send directly to you. Let me know ASAP so I can advise them of the increase in quantity.
Hoops
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Thanks guys for the response and offers..!! I have been away on business for the past couple of days and hadn't checked this thread until today. ::) Anyway, I sent them an email telling them that "$95 for shipping is ridiculous".. they cam back with the following:
"The least expensive is by the postal service via Priority International appx. $50 and the lead time is 6 - 10 business days. Or we can ship via Global International for $60 and is 5 business days."
What a turn around - a saving of $45 with just one email..!!
Chad, I REALLY appreciate the offer of help - never ceases to amaze me how willing to help people in this community are.!! :applaud:
Level42 - where are you located? I could probably order twice the amount and then send directly to you. Let me know ASAP so I can advise them of the increase in quantity.
Hoops
I still don't get that shipping costs. I mean, how much can this weigh ? And it's not big either, you curl it up and it would fit in a big envelope !
I just checked with T-molding.com. When I would order 14 feet (that's about what we need, but I'm not 100% sure, can someone measure please, my cab is in storage.....) regular black 1.5" T-molding from them, the shipping to me in Europe is $13,- through USPS first class international shipping.
So that $45 is still insane, unless they include their $25,- minimum order in that ?
Anyway, so I'm in Europe. I could just give it a try to ask a quote having it shipped to me, but it's my guess that someone in the US is our best bet.
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Thanks guys for the response and offers..!! I have been away on business for the past couple of days and hadn't checked this thread until today. ::) Anyway, I sent them an email telling them that "$95 for shipping is ridiculous".. they cam back with the following:
"The least expensive is by the postal service via Priority International appx. $50 and the lead time is 6 - 10 business days. Or we can ship via Global International for $60 and is 5 business days."
What a turn around - a saving of $45 with just one email..!!
Chad, I REALLY appreciate the offer of help - never ceases to amaze me how willing to help people in this community are.!! :applaud:
Level42 - where are you located? I could probably order twice the amount and then send directly to you. Let me know ASAP so I can advise them of the increase in quantity.
Hoops
I still don't get that shipping costs. I mean, how much can this weigh ? And it's not big either, you curl it up and it would fit in a big envelope !
I just checked with T-molding.com. When I would order 14 feet (that's about what we need, but I'm not 100% sure, can someone measure please, my cab is in storage.....) regular black 1.5" T-molding from them, the shipping to me in Europe is $13,- through USPS first class international shipping.
So that $45 is still insane, unless they include their $25,- minimum order in that ?
Anyway, so I'm in Europe. I could just give it a try to ask a quote having it shipped to me, but it's my guess that someone in the US is our best bet.
There is a weight cut-off for the cheap 1st class shipping. Thru testing, it appeared to be right at 4 lbs. After that, shipping goes WAY up.
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So how can t-molding.com offer $13,- That ribbed stuff is not going to weigh more than the regular 1,5" molding....
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So how can t-molding.com offer $13,- That ribbed stuff is not going to weigh more than the regular 1,5" molding....
Apparently the amount you want weighs less than 5 lbs. :dunno
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I'm pretty sure. That stuff is not that heavy in short lengths.
I just tried 100 feet of 3/4" and then shipping is about 30 bucks.....
Hoops, are you sure that they got the right amount you want to order ? Maybe they are thinking of a lot more ?
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Shameless bump.
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Hoops, are you sure that they got the right amount you want to order ? Maybe they are thinking of a lot more ?
I can only assume they've got it right and aren't ripping me off but I'll soon tell when the package arrives and I see the "actual" postage.. either way, I am kinda stuck because I don't know of another supplier for this stuff and to complete the cabinet, I am going to "need" it.
The thing that pisses me off is that I had a complete coin door and coin box sent from the US to Australia using USPS and the postage from memory was around $40-ish US dollars. The total package was HUGE and extremely heavy and although it took around 8 weeks to land here, I was VERY happy - it sucks when people try and sting you with postage to make up for their loss in actual item costings.. :(
(http://www.adam.com.au/hr350/18_3_thumb.jpg) (http://www.adam.com.au/hr350/18_3.JPG)(http://www.adam.com.au/hr350/6a_3_thumb.jpg) (http://www.adam.com.au/hr350/6a_3.JPG)
Hoops
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Heh, I recently got a pacman cocktail coin box off of ebay. The guy charged $8.95 shipping USPS. I figured he was padding his sale and I was totally cool with that considering the auction ended for $2 and some change. When I got the package, it was sent flat rate box at a cost of $9.20 . I appreciated the guys honesty, but he could have shipped it for $4.70 if he would have used a regular priority box. ;D