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Post by max900 on May 14, 2007 9:27:56 GMT
Greetings to the Font of all knowledge ;D
Chele has listed our spare 600 wheels on Fleecebay
and we have had an Email From the states asking how much to send just the wheel (awkward Yanks)to the states
however as this is a complete wheel/tyre/disc(and knackered sprocket and bearings)
the whole lots weighs in at 18KGs
so to save me stripping everything off so i can find the exact weight of the wheel has anyone got a clue as to how much the individual bits weigh or the wheel
Max......
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Post by CD on May 14, 2007 9:59:29 GMT
I would see a tyre dealer for the tyre weight and deduct it from the 18kg total. For parcel weight I'd gnore the weight of the disk and sprocket as you'll add that back in packaging the bare wheel.
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 14, 2007 10:06:14 GMT
i would not deal with anyone from abroad for such an item, the divvie was common enough in the states for there to be plenty available there, other than that price up the complete wheel and state that as your price, then you know the max its going to be  |
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Post by ddfjr on May 14, 2007 10:16:52 GMT
Do what I do Max
Double the price (by the weight now) and offer to refund overpayment Via Paypal once the item has been posted.
Never failed for me and the buyer gets there refund, they are happy as they know how much its cost.
I don't have to pay out extra and loose out due to postal charges.
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Post by iooi on May 14, 2007 11:04:26 GMT
Give UPS a ring and see what they charge.
Best guess would be around 15Kg's
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Post by apricot on May 14, 2007 11:31:04 GMT
A quick search on ebay.com for a Seca II (their version of the divvy) wheel comes up with loads, all reasonably priced. Seems very odd their bidding for a heavy wheel from the UK. Will cost way more to post than they could buy stateside inc carriage, and a lot slower unless their gonna pay air freight.
I'd go along with Ian on this one and avoid.
Ady
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Post by werner1 on May 14, 2007 11:32:16 GMT
Fill it whith Helium ;D ;D
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Post by Welsh Ade on May 14, 2007 11:38:27 GMT
Ditto re Ady and Penfold except if thats your only buyer and your desparate to create space.
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Post by max900 on May 14, 2007 13:11:30 GMT
Greetings Wow guys didnt think i would get so many response during the working Day ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D i agree with the comments about dealing with buyers from over the pond and i had already responded to the question asking him why he couldn't get one from his own area (no response yet)according to his Ebay account hes in California so there should be plenty of the bits available over there but if some Muppet want s to pay £100 to post him a wheel thats his problem ;D but i wouldn't post it out to him until i had taken the money out of Paypal so he wouldn't be able to claim it back  thanks for the tips/ideas have just looked at Ebay.com and there are a few so it does beg the question WHY??? Thanks Guys will hold out till someone from UK Bids LOL ;D |
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Post by max900 on May 14, 2007 13:14:46 GMT
Greetings have just checked the postal charges and the cheapest option that is tracked (only way i post) is £111 and thats based on 15KG  i knew it was going to be Expensive Max...... |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 14, 2007 14:39:31 GMT
dont use paypal, its not that secure, they can reverse it afterwards |
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Post by apricot on May 14, 2007 15:09:58 GMT
On the plus side, the guys unlikely to return it if unhappy ;D
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Post by CD on May 14, 2007 18:09:07 GMT
dont use paypal, its not that secure, they can reverse it afterwards *GULP* Didn't realise that.  |
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Post by m40man on May 14, 2007 18:40:17 GMT
dont use paypal, its not that secure, they can reverse it afterwards *GULP* Didn't realise that. Oh yes indeedie. And if you are a buyer & you pursue recovery of your payment due to non-delivery of goods, you might just get this response from Paypal: "Resolution Centre – Claim Details Return to Resolution Centre
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We have completed our investigation of this case. We attempted to process a refund from the seller's account to your account. Unfortunately, the seller's account does not contain the funds necessary to cover this refund. We were able to recover £0.00 GBP. We have taken action against the seller and are working to recover the remainder of your refund. We will contact you when we have more information. No further action is required of you at this time."........... it seems it's pretty much like stuffing cash into an envelope & posting it off  . |
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Post by ddfjr on May 14, 2007 18:40:57 GMT
Paypal............................. Once you accept payment for a sale, the Purchaser has the right to RE-Claim there money for up to 90 days after the transaction. Even if you take the money out of Paypal it doesn't matter. To be "Verified" through paypal you have to give them either Card Details or/and Bank details. Thats where they have you, I had one guy claim that the goods had not arrived and he claimed through Paypal to get his money back. Paypal TOOK £167.00 out of my Bank account and held it until there "Investigations" had been completed I had to have PROOF of Posting AND PROOF of Delivery faxed through to Paypal. All of this took 5 weeks, in all this time paypal had my money (who got the interest from that then?) At the end of it (and many many emails and phone calls to there call center in India or some other place ) they agreed to give me my money back. That took another 10 days When it was all over with I just had an email telling me that there investigation was complete and my money would be re-funded to my bank account  NO "Sorry" NO "Apologies" nothing Paypal is OWNED by EBay Corp, as such they are out to make money-----Period, If your posting to ANYONE for an EBay sale then make sure you post it with Proof of Delivery ONLY, Make sure you get a signature. Either that or DON'T use paypal as a seller. JUST as a Buyer ;D |
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Post by ddfjr on May 14, 2007 18:43:48 GMT
AND............... In reply to Martins Post: ONLY buy from a Paypal "Verified" Seller that way if it does go T*Ts Up you know that they have all there details and you will get your money back with out the problems that Martin had |
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Post by iooi on May 14, 2007 20:08:14 GMT
At least PP is better than a cheque, which can be returned at anytime......
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Post by beeblemaster on May 14, 2007 21:06:01 GMT
An interesting read |
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Post by ddfjr on May 14, 2007 21:13:17 GMT
At least PP is better than a cheque, which can be returned at anytime...... True.........CASH & Collection ONLY on anything over £50 in value for me on Fleace Bay ;D |
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Post by Fiasco on May 14, 2007 21:15:09 GMT
Call British Rail, they may tell you where your closest wheel weigh station is !
I'll get me coat .............
Dave ;D
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Post by apricot on May 14, 2007 21:17:29 GMT
"closest wheel weigh station "
<smite>GROAN ;D</smite>
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Post by Fiasco on May 14, 2007 21:19:45 GMT
"closest wheel weigh station "<smite>GROAN ;D</smite> Damn you sir, I worked hard for those 5 points. I will turn the other cheek and give you an exalt !! Dave ;D |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 14, 2007 22:07:47 GMT
Call British Rail, they may tell you where your closest wheel weigh station is ! I'll get me coat ............. Dave ;D eh ;D if your not on the blue pills you should be ;D |
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Post by CD on May 14, 2007 22:58:55 GMT
Thanks DD-FJR. Really helpful stuff  |
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