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Why is postage so expensive from the USA?   Printable Version Hummer Forums >> Hummer Forums - General >> General Hummer Talk >> Why is postage so expensive from the USA? Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> Why is postage so expensive from the USA? - 4/24/2008 4:50:23 AM    ozHummer   Posts: 43 Joined: 4/19/2008 Status: offline As a one week owner of 2008 H3, I thought that it would now be time to start to add some chrome bits to the car. Firstly I went searching for a GM OEM Fuel Door - pleanty of online shops sell them for prices is the region of $150. I was prepared to pay this. Now the problem is when I go to the checkout and select AUSTRALIA, the postage amount goes from a few bucks for US states to anything from $180 to $300 !!!!!! - If I was to send something to the USA from Australia of similar weight/size it would cost me about $25 and that is express by Air.. So why does it cost so much ????? do the accessories companies over there not want to sell internationally ? - They all specify UPS or FedEx, but what is wrong with the US Postal Service? Does anyone know of accessory shops (online) who have cheap freight ?? It is difficult to get accessories in Australia (at realistic prices), and if I could I would have a hard spare wheel cover, side steps, brush guard and plenty of other bits on a plane heading my way !!!!!.. ideas would be appreciated ... Cheers Keith _____________________________ Cheers KD Post #: 1 RE: Why is postage so expensive from the USA? - 4/24/2008 2:46:49 PM    3hummers   Posts: 11785 Joined: 9/23/2007 Status: offline Did you try GStyles? They are a forum sponsor and sell the fuel door in black and chrome. As a forum member you get a discount. I am sure they would figure something out for you on shipping. If it saves you money ship the stuff to me and I can ship it US Postal... if it is cheaper going that way. I agree the shipping cost is out of bounds. Will they ship to you on any of the freight companies? _____________________________ 2006 H1 Alpha wagon 2000 H1 Slantback 1997 H1 wagon 2008 H3 Alpha (in reply to ozHummer) Post #: 2 RE: Why is postage so expensive from the USA? - 4/24/2008 4:50:01 PM    h3andme   Posts: 36 Joined: 2/13/2008 Status: offline Did you try ebay?  I have ordered most of my chrome accessories from them and have been happy.  I don't know how there shipping rates are determined though. (in reply to 3hummers) Post #: 3 RE: Why is postage so expensive from the USA? - 4/24/2008 7:46:59 PM    Hummer Guy Posts: 648 Joined: 2/9/2007 From: Home of the Hummer Status: offline Be careful - I think the US gasdoor is different than the aussie door -- something about safety/design -- not sure.  I think the shortage is because the new design hasn't been mass produced.  However, my guess is you could make it work - it just may take some creativity. When the H3s first came out, for 2 months we couldn't get gas doors.  We made H2 gas door work through a little fabrication.  Gotta do what you gotta do. _____________________________ -Brian http://www.hummerguy.net (in reply to h3andme) Post #: 4 RE: Why is postage so expensive from the USA? - 4/24/2008 8:38:22 PM    ozHummer   Posts: 43 Joined: 4/19/2008 Status: offline Checked out G-Style for the Aries Style Polished side steps - price was great for the steps at $189.95 inc discount ... BUT!!!!!!!! ----- Freight was $855.23 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could get a plane ticket to the US for that ! _____________________________ Cheers KD (in reply to Hummer Guy) Post #: 5 RE: Why is postage so expensive from the USA? - 4/25/2008 4:44:36 AM    dwaxman1 Posts: 1236 Joined: 3/22/2008 From: Toronto, Ontario Status: online check out a guy on ebay called zig's auto, he is pretty good, maybe he can get you a deal on shipping, not sure, worth a try. _____________________________ (in reply to ozHummer) Post #: 6 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Hummer >> Hummer Forums - General >> General Hummer Talk Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [Hummer Forums - General] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - - - Sports Discussions - - Sights N Sounds - - General Hummer Talk - - Ride of the Month - - Meets, Events, and Shows [Hummer Lineup] - - Hummer H1 - - Hummer H2 - - Hummer H2 SUT - - Hummer H3 - - - - H3 Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - Head and Valve Problems. - - Hummer H3T - - Hummer Concepts [Brand Reviews] - - Audio Visual/Interior Modifications - - Detailing - - Drivetrain Area - - - - Intake, Headers and Exhaust - - - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - - - PCM & Fuel Systems - - - - Suspension - - Tire and Wheel [Sponsoring Vendors & Classifieds] - - Sewell Hummer Parts - - Member Group And Special Buys - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds [Other] - - Hummer Forums Help & Suggestion Center

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