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And I can buy that too for $1090 from Merlins.
To the OP please be more precise with your claims and double check them.
To others. Has anyone else validated his/her claims? Everything I bought at the start of the year I checked I can buy again (from Merlins, CRC) only now cheaper.
To the OP please be more precise with your claims and double check them.
To others. Has anyone else validated his/her claims? Everything I bought at the start of the year I checked I can buy again (from Merlins, CRC) only now cheaper.
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And I can buy that too for $1090 from Merlins.
To the OP please be more precise with your claims and double check them.
To others. Has anyone else validated his/her claims? Everything I bought at the start of the year I checked I can buy again (from Merlins, CRC) only now cheaper.
To the OP please be more precise with your claims and double check them.
To others. Has anyone else validated his/her claims? Everything I bought at the start of the year I checked I can buy again (from Merlins, CRC) only now cheaper.
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I know, not much of a help, but I guess worst that can happen is to make time in one’s day and go to the post office for a 4% fee.
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I had a much larger order from Ribble and I wasn’t charged any, but even the official website (not the shop’s) says you “may” be charged.
I know, not much of a help, but I guess worst that can happen is to make time in one’s day and go to the post office for a 4% fee.
I know, not much of a help, but I guess worst that can happen is to make time in one’s day and go to the post office for a 4% fee.
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I just got a couple of Shimano SM RT-800 ICE rotors and an extra set of SM SH10 cleats from Merlin a couple of weeks ago. Both way cheaper than I could find domestically. The only catch is the free shipping can take from 1-2 weeks in my experience. Not an issue for me but if you are in a hurry there are probably better choices.
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Just ordered Dura Ace Tri-TT shifters from Merlin on Monday along with five Panaracer SK GK gravel tires at $30 a pop. Saved nearly $200 on shifters alone.
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Maybe totally unrelated to buying from somewhere like Merlin/Ribble but I bought a full bike from a UK shop in February for $1400 USD and got hit with a customs tax when it landed in the US.
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However, I also ordered a set of wheels from Hunt in July (same time as a groupset) and was hint with a 12% fee...I think it comes down to the merchant, and how they fill out the customs form.
But, even with import duties, the parts are still quite a bit cheaper than if purchased in the US...particularly shimano groupsets.
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I've order a couple of Di2 groupsets (along with other items) from Merlin this year, and wasn't hit with any import duties.
However, I also ordered a set of wheels from Hunt in July (same time as a groupset) and was hint with a 12% fee...I think it comes down to the merchant, and how they fill out the customs form.
But, even with import duties, the parts are still quite a bit cheaper than if purchased in the US...particularly shimano groupsets.
However, I also ordered a set of wheels from Hunt in July (same time as a groupset) and was hint with a 12% fee...I think it comes down to the merchant, and how they fill out the customs form.
But, even with import duties, the parts are still quite a bit cheaper than if purchased in the US...particularly shimano groupsets.
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Merlin still sells Shimano, my r8020 groupset will be here today (purchased on Saturday!), best price I could find anywhere online or in person. I love my LBS, have bought a bike from them and will continue to send plenty of business their way, but I also have a budget.
Personally I will spending less money knowing I get less value for my dollar if I am forced to buy at 200% bike shop markups.
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Maybe a commercial with Sarah McLachlan and starving bike shop owners will help guilt more people into donating money.
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Dura-Ace ordered from Merlin's took delivery on 28 Sep. 11 days. No other charges or issues.
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