Buying from UK?
09-04-19, 08:15 AM
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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.
09-04-19, 08:19 AM
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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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09-04-19, 09:36 AM
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09-04-19, 09:43 AM
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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.
09-04-19, 10:00 AM
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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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09-04-19, 11:04 AM
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Merlin makes you jump thru hoops to find their component section, but yes, they do sell to the US at favorable prices. Can't say the same for Ribble.
(now my frame needs to get here!!)
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09-04-19, 06:15 PM
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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.
09-04-19, 06:24 PM
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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.
09-05-19, 03:20 AM
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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.
09-05-19, 09:31 AM
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09-05-19, 12:01 PM
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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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09-17-19, 02:39 PM
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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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09-17-19, 03:11 PM
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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.
09-17-19, 03:13 PM
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09-17-19, 03:45 PM
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Maybe a commercial with Sarah McLachlan and starving bike shop owners will help guilt more people into donating money.
09-27-19, 11:15 AM
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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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