Attn: Canadian Restorers
#1
Posted 17 December 2014 - 06:50 PM
The time has come. I'm about to drop a great deal of money to purchase all of my needed car parts and soldier ahead with my restoration.
Before I do, however, I need some advice.
I have been searching the web for a long time for a site with the best prices and have settled upon minisport-usa. I was a patron of minimania before but it seems like their prices are often out to lunch, sometimes even double.
My question is, is there a better site price wise than minisport-usa? Take in to account that I live in Alberta and shipping is a major factor in my decision.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
GK
#2
Posted 17 December 2014 - 11:01 PM
I can't really help you at all, but if you are planning on spending a lot of money, is there any benefit to a huge order in say the UK, where the prices might be a bit lower from someone like MiniSpares (plus discount with TMF+), or potentially January sales, and then have it all shipped in one order on a ship or something? Obviously timings would be a fair bit slower, and I haven't looked into it, but it might save you a bit if you spend enough and you go for the slowest delivery option.
I know some of the mini parts companies here do offer international shipping.
#3
Posted 18 December 2014 - 03:38 AM
#4
Posted 18 December 2014 - 04:52 AM
#5
Posted 18 December 2014 - 07:15 AM
TMF+ is just £5 so a good saving to be had.
#6
Posted 18 December 2014 - 02:28 PM
I just ordered 2 door skins from MiniSpares. Total with shipping was about $300 to the USA. Here is the same order from Mini Sport:
Addresses Shipping & Tax Confirmation & Payment Receipt & Email
REF DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE COST
Shipping And Handling Please select how you would like your purchase to be shipped to you. Class of Service: UPS Air Express 2-4 Day ($284.95) DHL Air Express - 2-4 Day ($335.48) Enter any special delivery instructions: Terms and Conditions I accept the Terms and Conditions.
Their shipping has always been a JOKE!! I comparison shop all sites when I need parts but 64 GBP to $284 is ridiculous.
Edited by jcslocum, 18 December 2014 - 02:32 PM.
#7
Posted 18 December 2014 - 02:35 PM
#8
Posted 18 December 2014 - 03:23 PM
I'm sure they know and it's not my job to educate them.....
My job is to rebuild my Mini at the best price!
#9
Posted 18 December 2014 - 04:02 PM
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