[FS] Driver Side Headlight

opdmize · Post by **opdmize** » December 1st, 2005, 7:05 pm

I have an extra driver's side headlight for sale.

Good condition, no cracks or scratches. One of the upper mounting points is a little weak, but still attached and functional.

$20 + Shipping.

jschrauwen · Post by **jschrauwen** » December 2nd, 2005, 12:51 am

I wouldn't mind playing with a serviceable headlight and trying a little experimenting in a year or so with it but I think shipping would be a detractor. Just on spec what would be the shipping to Canada K0K 2C0?

opdmize · Post by **opdmize** » December 2nd, 2005, 12:54 am

I'll check for you tomorrow.

cashmoneyspeed · Post by **cashmoneyspeed** » December 2nd, 2005, 4:06 am

How much with shipping to zip 60163. PM me

opdmize · Post by **opdmize** » December 6th, 2005, 8:12 pm

Still for sale...

jschrauwen · Post by **jschrauwen** » December 22nd, 2005, 9:26 am

*edit* My mistake, found pm

. Will send new pm, sorry!!

jschrauwen · Post by **jschrauwen** » January 11th, 2006, 9:13 am

This is so funny that it's sad. Sent Dave $40.00usd for the light including shipping to be sent via USPS - great. Get door knocker notice that UPS was there to deliver light - WTF?? Supposed to be USPS/Canada Post not UPS. Anyway, on the notice it says Brokerage Fess due COD payable to UPS to the amount of $35.70 - WTF?? I call UPS and there's no room for negotiation. Package was not annotated as a USED 14 year old headlight but was given a declared value of $50.00 which made things even worse. Top it off the routine SOP of identifying any thing shipped between members here is that a package should be labelled as a gift to negate any further taxes or levies. Needlees to say I won't be paying almost 85% again on brokerage fees and will have to deny accepting this package. It will be sent back to the sender if the sender is willing to pay the return fees (which I can't really see happening). And in that case it goes to a UPS warehouse for similar situation packages and from there becomes the property of UPS to do what they will with this. Pretty good deal on UPS's part, rape you with incredible brokerage fees so as to make it prohibitive to accept it or even to have it returned at senders expense. Now they get to flog it or whatever .....hope they enjoy it.
You win some, you lose some. Something for those who may be considering purchasing something from another country - IMO, postal system is the way to go for the average person.

2fazed · Post by **2fazed** » January 11th, 2006, 10:34 am

I never use UPS, cause I find them to be the most expensive carrier than anyone. I shipped a package, and it ended up coming back through DHL, and they didn't charge me a return shipping amount. Maybe you'll get lucky, and get $20 back.

jschrauwen · Post by **jschrauwen** » January 11th, 2006, 1:14 pm

2fazed wrote: Maybe you'll get lucky, and get $20 back.

Oh you mean UPS is going to give me $20.00 for them keeping the light and not returning it to the sender either? Oh that would be nice since I've reconciled myself to the fact that it's $40.00usd down the drain and will ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY ensure that I don't get blindsided like this again.

2fazed · Post by **2fazed** » January 11th, 2006, 2:10 pm

jschrauwen wrote:
2fazed wrote: Maybe you'll get lucky, and get $20 back.
Oh you mean UPS is going to give me $20.00 for them keeping the light and not returning it to the sender either? Oh that would be nice since I've reconciled myself to the fact that it's $40.00usd down the drain and will ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY ensure that I don't get blindsided like this again.

I meant returning the item back to the seller, and not charging him. But then again, I wasn't dealing with Canada, and all those fees.

So, all your problems happened cause he didn't mark gift? I guess you'll have to remind all your sellers from the USA all the time now.

jschrauwen · Post by **jschrauwen** » January 11th, 2006, 3:19 pm

2fazed wrote: I meant returning the item back to the seller, and not charging him. But then again, I wasn't dealing with Canada, and all those fees.
So, all your problems happened cause he didn't mark gift? I guess you'll have to remind all your sellers from the USA all the time now.

I'm not returning anything. I just won't be able to accept the delivery. Problem started because it was shipped UPS and not the requested USPS. I always make it a point to mark everything as a gift, it should be second nature for anyone on any BB doing transactions with each other. Marking as a gift can never hurt and costs nothing.

jschrauwen wrote: Sent Dave $40.00usd for the light including shipping to be sent via USPS - great. Get door knocker notice that UPS was there to deliver light - WTF?? Supposed to be USPS/Canada Post not UPS. Anyway, on the notice it says Brokerage Fess due COD payable to UPS to the amount of $35.70 - WTF?? Package was not annotated as a USED 14 year old headlight but was given a declared value of $50.00 (for $20.00 headlight) which made things even worse.

Shipping vis USPS/Canada Post means that one would only pay a flat rate brokerage fee of $5.00. The mere screw-up of sending via UPS rather than the requested USPS has negated the viability of the acquisition and a loss of $40.00 on my part.

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » January 11th, 2006, 5:26 pm

Sorry it happened to you a second time John.. But I can tell you that I wont ever make that mistake again

Btw.. saw some pics of your MX.. looking good

Tunes67

ariesdude · Post by **ariesdude** » January 11th, 2006, 5:35 pm

I tried to send a package to somebody in canada thru USPS and they refused to ship it unless i provide a detailed list of whats inside and their descriptions and values. A "gift" of "used car parts" was apparently not good enough description for USPS. I ended up going to UPS and the receiver ended up paying extra (*EDIT* They charged him even though i sent it as "gift" *EDIT*) . In hindsight, maybe fedex or DHL might have been a good choice.

jschrauwen · Post by **jschrauwen** » January 11th, 2006, 8:29 pm

ariesdude wrote:I tried to send a package to somebody in canada thru USPS and they refused to ship it unless i provide a detailed list of whats inside and their descriptions and values. A "gift" of "used car parts" was apparently not good enough description for USPS. I ended up going to UPS and the receiver ended up paying extra. In hindsight, maybe fedex or DHL might have been a good choice.

YES you can provide a detailed list, YES you can provide a description of the contents, NO you can't just say it's JUST car parts - very understandable procedure in light of past post office dilemas. Once you have provided a detailed list of the contents and their descriptions and estimated value, you CAN STILL ANNOTATE IT AS A GIFT regardless. The only barriers that may present itself would be the transport of forbidden goods, dangerous goods etc. I'd be extremely surprised if used car parts could be construed as an illegal or a forbidden item. Of course size, dimensions and weight would be a factor but that would apply to any item being shipped and not exclusive to car parts. I don't believe there is a lot of glaring differences between the US and Canadian Postal Systems. At any rate, it's kind of a mute subject at this point.

93_mx3_gs · Post by **93_mx3_gs** » January 11th, 2006, 8:49 pm

ariesdude wrote:I tried to send a package to somebody in canada thru USPS and they refused to ship it unless i provide a detailed list of whats inside and their descriptions and values. A "gift" of "used car parts" was apparently not good enough description for USPS. I ended up going to UPS and the receiver ended up paying extra (*EDIT* They charged him even though i sent it as "gift" *EDIT*) . In hindsight, maybe fedex or DHL might have been a good choice.

DHL seems to be the bomb, 2fazed wants a fender and DHL will only charge like 15 bucks to ship it to him. As for service..who knows, i've never used them before.