Is it worth shipping from overseas?

[EssGee]

Is it worth shipping something from overseas (Japan) to the USA or will the
shipping cost negate the savings?

--

Ess Gee
sjg1958 at verizon dot net

[cj]

Depends on what you get. I see most smaller items costing US 15-25
bucks for shipping. Larger items like the Raptor 30 V2 kit average
about 60 bucks for parcel post, 75 for courier service.

In my case, here in NJ, local sellers (and most web sellers) wanted
$400.00 for the kit (add another 24 bucks for sales tax local). Over
seas, I saw the same kit for around $350.00. Add the 60 bucks for mule
delivery, and I was pretty much back to the average local price.

I ended up buying the kit for $380 + $18 shipping from www.ronlund.com
in TX.


On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 00:01:58 GMT, "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net>
wrote:

>Is it worth shipping something from overseas (Japan) to the USA or will the
>shipping cost negate the savings?



__________________
Please take out the trash before sending me mail.

[david]

Tricky question because here in God's Own Country we pay thru (Thats to make
you feel at home) the nose for anything model related, so buying in US
dollars right now saves us about half the total price. Since you live in a
dollar economy its rather more tricky. We do it for cost, not much else.

D
"EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Is it worth shipping something from overseas (Japan) to the USA or will
the
> shipping cost negate the savings?
>
> --
>
> Ess Gee
> sjg1958 at verizon dot net
>
>
>

[EssGee]

I missed the part that was supposed to make me feel at home.
Where was it?
Was it that "God's Own Country" stuff? Hmmm
And you guys think we Yanks are conceited. LOL

--

Ess Gee
sjg1958 at verizon dot net


"david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
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> Tricky question because here in God's Own Country we pay thru (Thats to
make
> you feel at home) the nose for anything model related, so buying in US
> dollars right now saves us about half the total price. Since you live in
a
> dollar economy its rather more tricky. We do it for cost, not much else.
>
> D
> "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:WTQ%b.1325$qX5.32@nwrdny03.gnilink.net...
> > Is it worth shipping something from overseas (Japan) to the USA or will
> the
> > shipping cost negate the savings?
> >
> > --
> >
> > Ess Gee
> > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
> >
> >
> >
>
>

[Roy]

"EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> I missed the part that was supposed to make me feel at home.
> Where was it?
> Was it that "God's Own Country" stuff? Hmmm
> And you guys think we Yanks are conceited. LOL
>
Erm, David, I think you'll find you live just south of, or next door to
"God's own country"
And no, we don't think the yanks are conceited.
A fine race of law abiding, helpfull, god fearing folks.
Who still drive on the wrong side of the road. ;-)

Regards
Roy

[EssGee]

As does most of the world, so which side is the correct side.
Let's take a vote, shall we?

--

Ess Gee
sjg1958 at verizon dot net


"Roy" <roygarden@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:VJ30c.3168$6c5.1779@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> > I missed the part that was supposed to make me feel at home.
> > Where was it?
> > Was it that "God's Own Country" stuff? Hmmm
> > And you guys think we Yanks are conceited. LOL
> >
> Erm, David, I think you'll find you live just south of, or next door to
> "God's own country"
> And no, we don't think the yanks are conceited.
> A fine race of law abiding, helpfull, god fearing folks.
> Who still drive on the wrong side of the road. ;-)
>
> Regards
> Roy
>
>

[Roy]

"EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> As does most of the world, so which side is the correct side.
> Let's take a vote, shall we?
>
Well Sweden was the last country to change sides (went from the left to the
right 1971)
they did do it in a staged manner though.
Lorries and buses on the monday
cars & taxi's on the tuesday
Motor cyclists and bicycles on the wednesday.

You'll notice most countries who drive on the left use manual gearboxes
Most who drive on the right use autos.
Gues those who drive on the left have a better feel for their vehicles . . .

[EssGee]

Real American car enthusiasts drive manuals as well.
Here, we have a saying.
"There are 2 types of cars, Manuals and Womanuals.

Autos are for wussies, whatever road you're on, whatever country you're in.

--

Ess Gee
sjg1958 at verizon dot net


"Roy" <roygarden@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:zy90c.3839$6c5.826@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> > As does most of the world, so which side is the correct side.
> > Let's take a vote, shall we?
> >
> Well Sweden was the last country to change sides (went from the left to
the
> right 1971)
> they did do it in a staged manner though.
> Lorries and buses on the monday
> cars & taxi's on the tuesday
> Motor cyclists and bicycles on the wednesday.
>
> You'll notice most countries who drive on the left use manual gearboxes
> Most who drive on the right use autos.
> Gues those who drive on the left have a better feel for their vehicles . .
..
>
>

[david]

EssGee, the bit you missed was "thru" rather than "through". I'm not even
going to get into what that tells us!

As for this being GOC, it's called 'humour', sorry, 'humor'. At least Roy
got it.

Regards,

D


"EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:VJ30c.3168$6c5.1779@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> I missed the part that was supposed to make me feel at home.
> Where was it?
> Was it that "God's Own Country" stuff? Hmmm
> And you guys think we Yanks are conceited. LOL
>
> --
>
> Ess Gee
> sjg1958 at verizon dot net
>
>
> "david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
> news:c1q3tu$3np$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> > Tricky question because here in God's Own Country we pay thru (Thats to
> make
> > you feel at home) the nose for anything model related, so buying in US
> > dollars right now saves us about half the total price. Since you live
in
> a
> > dollar economy its rather more tricky. We do it for cost, not much
else.
> >
> > D
> > "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > news:WTQ%b.1325$qX5.32@nwrdny03.gnilink.net...
> > > Is it worth shipping something from overseas (Japan) to the USA or
will
> > the
> > > shipping cost negate the savings?
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Ess Gee
> > > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Roy]

"EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Real American car enthusiasts drive manuals as well.
> Here, we have a saying.
> "There are 2 types of cars, Manuals and Womanuals.
>
> Autos are for wussies, whatever road you're on, whatever country you're
in.
>
Absolutely no way whatsover to get decent air con on a bike in the desert.
Absolutely no way whatsover to get decent heating on a bike in the winter.
Never yet seen an ashtray work worth a damn on a bike.
Would be hugely impressed if yer girlfriend could give you a blowj*b while
you are riding a bike.

Cars, may be for wusses, but they do have their advantages.

P.s. given that I've been married for 12 years now, what is a blowj*b ?

Roy

[EssGee]

Roy, when I said "Autos" I meant "Automatics" not "Automobiles"

--

Ess Gee
sjg1958 at verizon dot net


"Roy" <roygarden@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:5Km0c.10463$qX5.6587@nwrdny03.gnilink.net...
> > Real American car enthusiasts drive manuals as well.
> > Here, we have a saying.
> > "There are 2 types of cars, Manuals and Womanuals.
> >
> > Autos are for wussies, whatever road you're on, whatever country you're
> in.
> >
> Absolutely no way whatsover to get decent air con on a bike in the
desert.
> Absolutely no way whatsover to get decent heating on a bike in the winter.
> Never yet seen an ashtray work worth a damn on a bike.
> Would be hugely impressed if yer girlfriend could give you a blowj*b while
> you are riding a bike.
>
> Cars, may be for wusses, but they do have their advantages.
>
> P.s. given that I've been married for 12 years now, what is a blowj*b ?
>
> Roy
>
>

[EssGee]

David. Here's something even you can understand.

Piss Off!

--

Ess Gee
sjg1958 at verizon dot net


"david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
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> EssGee, the bit you missed was "thru" rather than "through". I'm not even
> going to get into what that tells us!
>
> As for this being GOC, it's called 'humour', sorry, 'humor'. At least Roy
> got it.
>
> Regards,
>
> D
>
>
> "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:VJ30c.3168$6c5.1779@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> > I missed the part that was supposed to make me feel at home.
> > Where was it?
> > Was it that "God's Own Country" stuff? Hmmm
> > And you guys think we Yanks are conceited. LOL
> >
> > --
> >
> > Ess Gee
> > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
> >
> >
> > "david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
> > news:c1q3tu$3np$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> > > Tricky question because here in God's Own Country we pay thru (Thats
to
> > make
> > > you feel at home) the nose for anything model related, so buying in US
> > > dollars right now saves us about half the total price. Since you live
> in
> > a
> > > dollar economy its rather more tricky. We do it for cost, not much
> else.
> > >
> > > D
> > > "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > > news:WTQ%b.1325$qX5.32@nwrdny03.gnilink.net...
> > > > Is it worth shipping something from overseas (Japan) to the USA or
> will
> > > the
> > > > shipping cost negate the savings?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > >
> > > > Ess Gee
> > > > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Roy]

"EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:BKs0c.16420$TF2.3771@nwrdny02.gnilink.net...
> Roy, when I said "Autos" I meant "Automatics" not "Automobiles"
One day
Just one day
I'll get something right

(but not yet)

;-)

[EssGee]

Cheers to you, Roy.
At least you are not "snotty" like some people.
You are an ok dude.
You got that spot on.

--

Ess Gee
sjg1958 at verizon dot net


"Roy" <roygarden@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:BKs0c.16420$TF2.3771@nwrdny02.gnilink.net...
> > Roy, when I said "Autos" I meant "Automatics" not "Automobiles"
> One day
> Just one day
> I'll get something right
>
> (but not yet)
>
> ;-)
>
>

[david]

Thats nice isnt it. In my OP I offered you help, a little humour and
friendlyness. In true American fashion you flame me for it.

Well I never!


D
"EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> David. Here's something even you can understand.
>
> Piss Off!
>
> --
>
> Ess Gee
> sjg1958 at verizon dot net
>
>
> "david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
> news:c1stk4$fr6$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> > EssGee, the bit you missed was "thru" rather than "through". I'm not
even
> > going to get into what that tells us!
> >
> > As for this being GOC, it's called 'humour', sorry, 'humor'. At least
Roy
> > got it.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > D
> >
> >
> > "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > news:VJ30c.3168$6c5.1779@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> > > I missed the part that was supposed to make me feel at home.
> > > Where was it?
> > > Was it that "God's Own Country" stuff? Hmmm
> > > And you guys think we Yanks are conceited. LOL
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Ess Gee
> > > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
> > >
> > >
> > > "david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
> > > news:c1q3tu$3np$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> > > > Tricky question because here in God's Own Country we pay thru (Thats
> to
> > > make
> > > > you feel at home) the nose for anything model related, so buying in
US
> > > > dollars right now saves us about half the total price. Since you
live
> > in
> > > a
> > > > dollar economy its rather more tricky. We do it for cost, not much
> > else.
> > > >
> > > > D
> > > > "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:WTQ%b.1325$qX5.32@nwrdny03.gnilink.net...
> > > > > Is it worth shipping something from overseas (Japan) to the USA or
> > will
> > > > the
> > > > > shipping cost negate the savings?
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > >
> > > > > Ess Gee
> > > > > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Beav]

"Roy" <roygarden@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:c1r8ve$g1k$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>
> "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:zy90c.3839$6c5.826@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> > As does most of the world, so which side is the correct side.
> > Let's take a vote, shall we?
> >
> Well Sweden was the last country to change sides (went from the left to
the
> right 1971)
> they did do it in a staged manner though.
> Lorries and buses on the monday
> cars & taxi's on the tuesday
> Motor cyclists and bicycles on the wednesday.

Taxi's don' count anyway, not ANYWHERE :-)


--
Beav


Please note my E-mail address is "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com"
(with the obvious changes)

Beavisland now lives at
www.beavisoriginal.co.uk

[Eckart R Wintzer]

Das ist richtig...
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"EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
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| American Humor vs. British Humour. different beasts.
|
| --
|
| Ess Gee
|
|
|
| "david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
| news:c1v0vd$kdk$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
| > Thats nice isnt it. In my OP I offered you help, a little humour and
| > friendlyness. In true American fashion you flame me for it.
| >
| > Well I never!
| >
| >
| > D
| > "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
| > news:wLs0c.5661$6c5.1151@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
| > > David. Here's something even you can understand.
| > >
| > > Piss Off!
| > >
| > > --
| > >
| > > Ess Gee
| > > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
| > >
| > >
| > > "david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
| > > news:c1stk4$fr6$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
| > > > EssGee, the bit you missed was "thru" rather than "through". I'm
not
| > even
| > > > going to get into what that tells us!
| > > >
| > > > As for this being GOC, it's called 'humour', sorry, 'humor'. At
least
| > Roy
| > > > got it.
| > > >
| > > > Regards,
| > > >
| > > > D
| > > >
| > > >
| > > > "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
| > > > news:VJ30c.3168$6c5.1779@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
| > > > > I missed the part that was supposed to make me feel at home.
| > > > > Where was it?
| > > > > Was it that "God's Own Country" stuff? Hmmm
| > > > > And you guys think we Yanks are conceited. LOL
| > > > >
| > > > > --
| > > > >
| > > > > Ess Gee
| > > > > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
| > > > >
| > > > >
| > > > > "david" <david_perry@btconnect.com> wrote in message
| > > > > news:c1q3tu$3np$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
| > > > > > Tricky question because here in God's Own Country we pay thru
| (Thats
| > > to
| > > > > make
| > > > > > you feel at home) the nose for anything model related, so buying
| in
| > US
| > > > > > dollars right now saves us about half the total price. Since
you
| > live
| > > > in
| > > > > a
| > > > > > dollar economy its rather more tricky. We do it for cost, not
| much
| > > > else.
| > > > > >
| > > > > > D
| > > > > > "EssGee" <sjg1958@verizon.net> wrote in message
| > > > > > news:WTQ%b.1325$qX5.32@nwrdny03.gnilink.net...
| > > > > > > Is it worth shipping something from overseas (Japan) to the
USA
| or
| > > > will
| > > > > > the
| > > > > > > shipping cost negate the savings?
| > > > > > >
| > > > > > > --
| > > > > > >
| > > > > > > Ess Gee
| > > > > > > sjg1958 at verizon dot net
| > > > > > >
| > > > > > >
| > > > > > >
| > > > > >
| > > > > >
| > > > >
| > > > >
| > > >
| > > >
| > >
| > >
| >
| >
|
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