eBay genuine syncro stuff

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I'd just love a set of these but not at this price  ..........

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-T2-T3-Syncro-2-WD-Buegelspiegel-orig-VW_W0QQitemZ310095521732QQihZ021QQcategoryZ64899QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Anyone know a cheaper supply source?


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-T2-T3-Schmutzfaenger-vorne-links-rechts-orig-VW_W0QQitemZ310108233107QQihZ021QQcategoryZ65070QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-T2-T3-Doppelscheinwerfergrill-mit-Emblem-neu_W0QQitemZ310095439487QQihZ021QQcategoryZ64928QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
>

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On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 2:49 PM, Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:
 
Unfortunately, the German's love the big-rig look of these mirrors so demand is quite high. There are plenty
of thej which pop-up on German Ebay but rarely do they offer shipping outside of Europe or accept anything
besides expensive bank transfers. The ones who do can often get prices dramatically higher. The vendor in
in these auctions that Phill found is extremely reliable. I have been buying parts from him for years. He does
not have the best prices but he often has what nobody else can get. 
 
BTW, I asked Lars if he still carried the original Syncro 16 CV joint protector. He also has one and that is used.
He does carry the replicas like many other vendors. He is also one of the group of vendors who commissioned
the return to production of the diff lock actuator. The item is NLA from VW but the manufacturer was contracted
re restart production. That is why you are seeing so many of those things come back in the market. Same can 
be said for things like door scrapers and other wear items. Lars is my one of my sources for some of these pieces. 
 
 
Cheers,
 
BenT 
4
dont rub it in - there is nothing wrong with ebay.
As long as you know your stuff
:)

From: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 12 December, 2008 10:53:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: eBay genuine syncro stuff



On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 2:49 PM, Ken <unclekenz@yahoo. com> wrote:
 
Unfortunately, the German's love the big-rig look of these mirrors so demand is quite high. There are plenty
of thej which pop-up on German Ebay but rarely do they offer shipping outside of Europe or accept anything
besides expensive bank transfers. The ones who do can often get prices dramatically higher. The vendor in
in these auctions that Phill found is extremely reliable. I have been buying parts from him for years. He does
not have the best prices but he often has what nobody else can get. 
 
BTW, I asked Lars if he still carried the original Syncro 16 CV joint protector. He also has one and that is used.
He does carry the replicas like many other vendors. He is also one of the group of vendors who commissioned
the return to production of the diff lock actuator. The item is NLA from VW but the manufacturer was contracted
re restart production. That is why you are seeing so many of those things come back in the market. Same can 
be said for things like door scrapers and other wear items. Lars is my one of my sources for some of these pieces. 
 
 
Cheers,
 
BenT 

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5
. He is also one
> of the group of vendors who commissioned
> the return to production of the diff lock actuator. The item is NLA from
> VW
> but the manufacturer was contracted
> re restart production.

They are still available from VW.
6
On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 5:32 PM, <plander@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
. He is also one
> of the group of vendors who commissioned
> the return to production of the diff lock actuator. The item is NLA from
> VW
> but the manufacturer was contracted
> re restart production.

They are still available from VW.
 
 
They were not for some time. In North America and Europe, I was told by my local VW dealer and two others in
North America that they were obsolete parts - NLA until last year. VW now has a restoration parts service that
Christophe recently posted about here. It is possible this is one of those "heritage parts". Some parts have started
to trickle in from that source. I will bet the markings on the parts themselve will not necessarily be identical to the
original parts on your Syncro.
 
This is similar to a program instituted by BMW in the early 80's to help enthusiasts maintain older examples of the
marque.
 
If VW has the parts again in their inventory that's great. It will help those who only know the VW dealer as a source
for maintenance parts. I have found many items for sale from dealers outside VW's ordinary network with much more
competitive pricing. For example, I got brand new RHD powersteering racks (originals) for $300. How much can you
get those from VW?
 
 
BenT
7
Some of these NLA parts should be on Mythbusters.
I laugh at some of the prices that things are selling for in the US when thaey are still available from VW. I met a couple of syncro guys from San Francisco at Vanfest 2006 who told me about the diff lock actuator that everyone thought was not available. Apparently no-one had tried a dealer.

There is only one way to find out if they are available. Ask!

We have the problem here that we order from VW Australia, which stocks nothing! Then they order from Singapore who don't have much T25 stuff and then have to order from Germany.

I used to be able to get parts from Germany in 10 days!
Phill
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On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 6:12 PM, <plander@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
Some of these NLA parts should be on Mythbusters.
I laugh at some of the prices that things are selling for in the US when thaey are still available from VW. I met a couple of syncro guys from San Francisco at Vanfest 2006 who told me about the diff lock actuator that everyone thought was not available. Apparently no-one had tried a dealer.
 
In fact, I asked the dealer first. They did a search on worldwide inventory. None were available at the time. Ask some of your
Syncro parts specialist. I'll bet you spoke with either Shaun or Stacy, right?
 
 
There is only one way to find out if they are available. Ask!
 
The parts manager for several VW dealerships is a member of the international Syncro List. I know him personally and is the 
first person I ask. I also asked Ron Price VW which has been a 40-year VW dealership here and also Team VW (another dealer).
Same answer at that time. 
 
We have the problem here that we order from VW Australia, which stocks nothing! Then they order from Singapore who don't have much T25 stuff and then have to order from Germany.
It's the same thing in the US. There's a few parts stocked in a distribution center. The rest come from Germany or South Africa. The VW dealer inventory is supposed to be acccessible to all dealers also. If a VW dealer has a part stocked on their shelves, there is a good chance you local dealer can view that inventory. The exception are parts for special model like the Syncro 16. If the model was not sold in your country, VW will not allow your dealer to see that inventory. At least that is how it is supposed to work.
 
You did not answer my RHD rack question. I assume they are slightly more expensive from the VW dealer in OZ. Have you tried ordering the shiftrod for the Syncro recently? Our dealers are saying that is obsolete. Perhaps this would make a good test case of this theory. The nylon cover at the end of the shiftrods wear out. They are not replaceable per VW. The plastic is cast over the rod. I am trying to encourage a local independent parts source to "rebuild" the shifrods by recasting the fragile plasic pieces over used rods. One enterprising fellow took to using remnants from a nylong counter top which he cut to shape and glued on. Seems to have worked fine. Anyway, please ask your VW dealer if they can get the shiftrod. My dealer is saying they are NLA.
 

I used to be able to get parts from Germany in 10 days!
 
You still can from our VW dealers in California.
 
 
BenT
9
. I'll bet you spoke with either Shaun or Stacy,
right?

How did you know?



It's the same thing in the US. There's a few parts stocked in a distribution
center. The rest come from Germany or South Africa.

That's how it used to be here.

The exception are parts for special model like the Syncro
16. If the model was not sold in your country, VW will not allow your dealer
to see that inventory. At least that is how it is supposed to work.

That is a USA thing.
You even have your own ETKA that is USA only. We use the same ETKA as the rest of the world.



You did not answer my RHD rack question. I assume they are slightly more
expensive from the VW dealer in OZ. Have you tried ordering the shiftrod for
the Syncro recently? Our dealers are saying that is obsolete. Perhaps this
would make a good test case of this theory. The nylon cover at the end of
the shiftrods wear out. They are not replaceable per VW. The plastic is cast
over the rod. I am trying to encourage a local independent parts source to
"rebuild" the shifrods by recasting the fragile plasic pieces over used
rods. One enterprising fellow took to using remnants from a nylong counter
top which he cut to shape and glued on. Seems to have worked fine. Anyway,
please ask your VW dealer if they can get the shiftrod. My dealer is saying
they are NLA.


>
> I used to be able to get parts from Germany in 10 days!


You still can from our VW dealers in California.


BenT

The genuine parts prices are amazing here. Some are cheap and some are very very expensive. I usually price a few parts before I go overseas. A couple of years ago I priced the front and rear wiper rubbers genuine. The fronts were 2x the UK price and 3x the German price. The rears were cheaper in Australia than the UK or Germany.
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On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 6:55 PM, <plander@optusnet.com.au> wrote:



. I'll bet you spoke with either Shaun or Stacy,
right?

How did you know?
 
Shaun lives a few miles away and Stacy 20 miles from me. They love to talk about going to Vanfest. Besides it sounded like something they would talk about.
 
That is a USA thing.
You even have your own ETKA that is USA only. We use the same ETKA as the rest of the world.
 
I was told they are able to check worldwide inventory. In fact when I bought the "last Syncro thing-a-mabob in North America", I was told a few more existed in Germany. When my order came in, they were labeled shipped from 3 different dealers in the US.
 
 
The genuine parts prices are amazing here. Some are cheap and some are very very expensive. I usually price a few parts before I go overseas. A couple of years ago I priced the front and rear wiper rubbers genuine. The fronts were 2x the UK price and 3x the German price. The rears were cheaper in Australia than the UK or Germany.
 
Phill, remember the OME pricing? I don't know about now but some months ago OME's were selling for less here than in OZ. Bottomline is we all need to shop around before commiting to buy. Forums are certainly a good place to sort out where the deals are.
I personally think dealers who price reasonably not only belongs to the groups but should be encouraged by our support of their
goods. Bad dealers will show their true colours in short order. I have made the mistake before of assuming that a dealer was one
of the good guys simply because they belonged to the Syncro community. It was an expensive lesson. Prior to my experience,
there were no negative comments about the guy. Once he was exposed on the forums, the complained started pouring in. The net
result is he no longer tries to sell there. There was no need to expel him once people knew hwo he did business.  
 
As I mentioned to Gary in pmail, OZ gets some things which we cannot get for a reasonable amount of money. For example are ARB Roobars. I would love to have one to keep the tourist off my Syncro. You guys also got those seatbelt holder(?) for the backseat. I'm talking about that metal bar shaped like a boomerang.
 
 
Cheers,
BenT
 
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> Shaun lives a few miles away and Stacy 20 miles from me. They love to
> talk
> about going to Vanfest. Besides it sounded like something they would
> talk
> about.

Say hello to them for me.






> > That is a USA thing.
> > You even have your own ETKA that is USA only. We use the same ETKA as
> the rest of the world.
> >
>
> I was told they are able to check worldwide inventory.

Only for US sold vehicles. There is no difference here for ordering a part for 14" syncro or a 16" syncro. If they are available, we can order them. It appears that the US computer system is only designed for US vehicles.


>
>
> > The genuine parts prices are amazing here. Some are cheap and some are
> very very expensive. I usually price a few parts before I go overseas. A couple of years ago I priced the front and rear wiper rubbers genuine. The fronts were 2x the UK price and 3x the German price. The rears were cheaper in Australia than the UK or Germany.
> >
>
> Phill, remember the OME pricing? I don't know about now but some months
> ago
> OME's were selling for less here than in OZ. Bottomline is we all need
> to
> shop around before commiting to buy. Forums are certainly a good place
> to
> sort out where the deals are.

That's correct. For some reason Australians won't try the dealers. They just keep saying that they are too expensive. How would they know?

> I personally think dealers who price reasonably not only belongs to the
> groups but should be encouraged by our support of their
> goods. Bad dealers will show their true colours in short order.

Our dealers are all the same price. The mark up on genuine parts is only around 20%.



> As I mentioned to Gary in pmail, OZ gets some things which we cannot get
> for
> a reasonable amount of money. For example are ARB Roobars. I would love
> to
> have one to keep the tourist off my Syncro. You guys also got those
> seatbelt
> holder(?) for the backseat. I'm talking about that metal bar shaped like
> a
> boomerang.

Yes, the Z bar. Very hard to get now. They were a legal requirement sold by VW Australia.
Phill
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On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 8:05 PM,  <plander@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> Say hello to them for me.
 
Will do.
>
>
> Only for US sold vehicles. There is no difference here for ordering a part for 14" syncro or a 16" syncro. If they are available, we can order them. It appears that the US computer system is only designed for US vehicles.
 
I think this has more to do with VW policy to avoid selling parts that are not legal here. For instance, the e-code headlights are technically not legal here. A few years ago, any VW dealer can order them anyway. Recently, VW took them out of the world supply.
I tried to order Syncro 16 parts as I have done before. The only way they would let me order was by showing my VIN and proof the vehicle was licensed in the US. I was told that VW did not believe these vehicles did not exist here and did not want the scarce 16" parts being used to convert 14's.
>
>
> That's correct. For some reason Australians won't try the dealers. They just keep saying that they are too expensive. How would they know?
 
That I did not realize. I guess US Syncro owners are the same. When they were available, people were buying Syncro 16 arches for US$1200 a set. I bought a set from my VW dealer for $479.
 
>
> Yes, the Z bar. Very hard to get now. They were a legal requirement sold by VW Australia.
 
Yeah, that's it. I can't say I know how it works. I've only seen them on photos. If it is a piece of safety equipment, why not offer
it in other markets? 
 
 
 
BenT
 
13

Hi group,

 

If anyone’s interested i also offer the OEM T3 Truck Mirrors like the ones on ebay but for another price.

Take a look at www.busman.be

 

Mike ¨Plompen

I

14

Gday Mike,

Yes it was I who raised interest in this item, I must say the mind boggles at the extraordinary prices a pair of mirrors can command. On top of that though are the shipping costs and probably custom duties as well when they reach Australia's shores.

You may like to comment why it is that the same item varies so much from 3 European suppliers  ......

On EBay at http://tinyurl.com/66dlq7 , this German supplier lists a pair for 359 euro. ($AU688)

Bernd Jaeger has quoted me a pair for 320 euro. ($AU613)

Happily, you say you can supply a pair at 220 euro. ($AU422)

Are there differences in quality and design perhaps that reflect the different prices?

Can you also please tell me the shipping charges to Australia for one pair.

Thanks Mike.

Cheers.

Ken 

For instance, the 3

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "mike" <borzeken@...> wrote:
>
> Hi group,
>
>
>
> If anyone's interested i also offer the OEM T3 Truck Mirrors like the ones
> on ebay but for another price.
>
> Take a look at www.busman.be <http://www.busman.be/>
>
>
>
> Mike ¨Plompen
>
> I
>

15
All fyi - i purchased privately here in australia a set of these mirrors - i think i payed 500 AUD.
I got them from rudi - i nearly had a heartattack when i heard the price.
All i can say is they are very usefull
That was 2 years ago
owing a syncro - does cost a bit more - and they arnt getting any younger

From: Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 13 December, 2008 11:42:30 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re:eBay genuine syncro stuff

Gday Mike,

Yes it was I who raised interest in this item, I must say the mind boggles at the extraordinary prices a pair of mirrors can command. On top of that though are the shipping costs and probably custom duties as well when they reach Australia's shores.

You may like to comment why it is that the same item varies so much from 3 European suppliers  ......

On EBay at http://tinyurl. com/66dlq7 , this German supplier lists a pair for 359 euro. ($AU688)

Bernd Jaeger has quoted me a pair for 320 euro. ($AU613)

Happily, you say you can supply a pair at 220 euro. ($AU422)

Are there differences in quality and design perhaps that reflect the different prices?

Can you also please tell me the shipping charges to Australia for one pair.

Thanks Mike.

Cheers.

Ken 

For instance, the 3

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "mike" <borzeken@...> wrote:
>
> Hi group,
>
>
>
> If anyone's interested i also offer the OEM T3 Truck Mirrors like the ones
> on ebay but for another price.
>
> Take a look at www.busman.be <http://www.busman. be/>
>
>
>
> Mike ¨Plompen
>
> I
>


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I bought a pair of these Mirrors from http://www.syncro-services.com/ a few months ago just before the A dollar took a nose dive. Total cost was €234.09 which was the mirrors plus freight plus the paypal charge. No customs thankfully. I like them. They were just missing the top screws to screw onto the door. I just bought some stainless screws so there is a bit more expense.

A bit like other things for the dreaded Syncro, just decide there are some things you want, don't actually need them.

Bruce

On 13/12/2008, at 11:42 PM, Ken wrote:


Gday Mike,

Yes it was I who raised interest in this item, I must say the mind boggles at the extraordinary prices a pair of mirrors can command. On top of that though are the shipping costs and probably custom duties as well when they reach Australia's shores.

You may like to comment why it is that the same item varies so much from 3 European suppliers ......

On EBay at http://tinyurl. com/66dlq7 , this German supplier lists a pair for 359 euro. ($AU688)

Bernd Jaeger has quoted me a pair for 320 euro. ($AU613)

Happily, you say you can supply a pair at 220 euro. ($AU422)

Are there differences in quality and design perhaps that reflect the different prices?

Can you also please tell me the shipping charges to Australia for one pair.

Thanks Mike.

Cheers.

Ken

For instance, the 3
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "mike" <borzeken@...> wrote:
>
> Hi group,
>
>
>
> If anyone's interested i also offer the OEM T3 Truck Mirrors like the ones
> on ebay but for another price.
>
> Take a look at www.busman.be <http://www.busman. be/>
>
>
>
> Mike ¨Plompen
>
> I
>



17
Gday Bruce,

Heh you're earning your keep here m8y .... good stuff, subject of
course to a new quote.

Can you elaborate for me please on the customs processing of the parcel
you received. I thought Australian Customs charge duty on all parcels
with a supplier declaration value above say $AU100-120. Not in your
case? Maybe it's a random check? Did they send it in gift wrapping?
Other?

Anyone who hasn't seen these mirrors in the flesh or haven't used them,
it is hard to understand how much better they are compared to the stock
mirrors. They are worth considering as replacement mirrors for original
mirrors on their last legs, for example ... sloppy pivot points,
fracturing plastic due to UV, broken glass, etc. I love the way they can
very quickly flip back out of the way in confined spaces. The rear view
they offer is fantastic. The existing screw locations are re-used, all
that it needs are 2 screw holes for the top bracket and 2 stainless
steel fixing screws (supplied).

A good case for a bulk purchase enquiry, especially if the all up price
is somewhere around what Bruce paid. Anyone?

Any known additional sources of supply please? Anyone? TIA.

Cheers.

Ken




--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Alison & Bruce Black
<royalb@...> wrote:
>
> I bought a pair of these Mirrors from http://www.syncro-
> services.com/ a few months ago just before the A dollar took a nose
> dive. Total cost was €234.09 which was the mirrors plus freight
plus
> the paypal charge. No customs thankfully. I like them. They were just
> missing the top screws to screw onto the door. I just bought some
> stainless screws so there is a bit more expense.
>
> A bit like other things for the dreaded Syncro, just decide there are
> some things you want, don't actually need them.
>
> Bruce
>
> On 13/12/2008, at 11:42 PM, Ken wrote:
>
> >
> > Gday Mike,
> >
> > Yes it was I who raised interest in this item, I must say the mind
> > boggles at the extraordinary prices a pair of mirrors can command.
> > On top of that though are the shipping costs and probably custom
> > duties as well when they reach Australia's shores.
> >
> > You may like to comment why it is that the same item varies so much
> > from 3 European suppliers ......
> >
> > On EBay at http://tinyurl.com/66dlq7 , this German supplier lists a
> > pair for 359 euro. ($AU688)
> >
> > Bernd Jaeger has quoted me a pair for 320 euro. ($AU613)
> >
> > Happily, you say you can supply a pair at 220 euro. ($AU422)
> >
> > Are there differences in quality and design perhaps that reflect
> > the different prices?
> >
> > Can you also please tell me the shipping charges to Australia for
> > one pair.
> >
> > Thanks Mike.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > For instance, the 3
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "mike" borzeken@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi group,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > If anyone's interested i also offer the OEM T3 Truck Mirrors like
> > the ones
> > > on ebay but for another price.
> > >
> > > Take a look at www.busman.be <http://www.busman.be/>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Mike ¨Plompen
> > >
> > > I
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
18
Ken,
I think that customs only hits you when it's over $1000 or you order multiples. I have never been slugged. They are much easier nowadays.
Phill



> Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> Gday Bruce,
>
> Heh you're earning your keep here m8y .... good stuff, subject of
> course to a new quote.
>
> Can you elaborate for me please on the customs processing of the parcel
> you received. I thought Australian Customs charge duty on all parcels
> with a supplier declaration value above say $AU100-120. Not in your
> case? Maybe it's a random check? Did they send it in gift wrapping?
> Other?
>
> Anyone who hasn't seen these mirrors in the flesh or haven't used them,
> it is hard to understand how much better they are compared to the stock
> mirrors. They are worth considering as replacement mirrors for original
> mirrors on their last legs, for example ... sloppy pivot points,
> fracturing plastic due to UV, broken glass, etc. I love the way they can
> very quickly flip back out of the way in confined spaces. The rear view
> they offer is fantastic. The existing screw locations are re-used, all
> that it needs are 2 screw holes for the top bracket and 2 stainless
> steel fixing screws (supplied).
>
> A good case for a bulk purchase enquiry, especially if the all up price
> is somewhere around what Bruce paid. Anyone?
>
> Any known additional sources of supply please? Anyone? TIA.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
>
>
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Alison & Bruce Black
> <royalb@...> wrote:
> >
> > I bought a pair of these Mirrors from http://www.syncro-
> > services.com/ a few months ago just before the A dollar took a nose
> > dive. Total cost was �234.09 which was the mirrors plus freight
> plus
> > the paypal charge. No customs thankfully. I like them. They were just
> > missing the top screws to screw onto the door. I just bought some
> > stainless screws so there is a bit more expense.
> >
> > A bit like other things for the dreaded Syncro, just decide there are
> > some things you want, don't actually need them.
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> > On 13/12/2008, at 11:42 PM, Ken wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Gday Mike,
> > >
> > > Yes it was I who raised interest in this item, I must say the mind
> > > boggles at the extraordinary prices a pair of mirrors can command.
> > > On top of that though are the shipping costs and probably custom
> > > duties as well when they reach Australia's shores.
> > >
> > > You may like to comment why it is that the same item varies so much
> > > from 3 European suppliers ......
> > >
> > > On EBay at http://tinyurl.com/66dlq7 , this German supplier lists a
> > > pair for 359 euro. ($AU688)
> > >
> > > Bernd Jaeger has quoted me a pair for 320 euro. ($AU613)
> > >
> > > Happily, you say you can supply a pair at 220 euro. ($AU422)
> > >
> > > Are there differences in quality and design perhaps that reflect
> > > the different prices?
> > >
> > > Can you also please tell me the shipping charges to Australia for
> > > one pair.
> > >
> > > Thanks Mike.
> > >
> > > Cheers.
> > >
> > > Ken
> > >
> > > For instance, the 3
> > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "mike" borzeken@
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi group,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > If anyone's interested i also offer the OEM T3 Truck Mirrors like
> > > the ones
> > > > on ebay but for another price.
> > > >
> > > > Take a look at www.busman.be <http://www.busman.be/>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Mike �Plompen
> > > >
> > > > I
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
19
$0 import duty is incured IF the total amount including shipping is less than $1000 AUD.
 
I can personally vouch for that as in the past year i have imported approx 10K AUD from usa for my vanagons

From: Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 14 December, 2008 2:58:19 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re:eBay genuine syncro stuff


Gday Bruce,

Heh you're earning your keep here m8y .... good stuff, subject of
course to a new quote.

Can you elaborate for me please on the customs processing of the parcel
you received. I thought Australian Customs charge duty on all parcels
with a supplier declaration value above say $AU100-120. Not in your
case? Maybe it's a random check? Did they send it in gift wrapping?
Other?

Anyone who hasn't seen these mirrors in the flesh or haven't used them,
it is hard to understand how much better they are compared to the stock
mirrors. They are worth considering as replacement mirrors for original
mirrors on their last legs, for example ... sloppy pivot points,
fracturing plastic due to UV, broken glass, etc. I love the way they can
very quickly flip back out of the way in confined spaces. The rear view
they offer is fantastic. The existing screw locations are re-used, all
that it needs are 2 screw holes for the top bracket and 2 stainless
steel fixing screws (supplied).

A good case for a bulk purchase enquiry, especially if the all up price
is somewhere around what Bruce paid. Anyone?

Any known additional sources of supply please? Anyone? TIA.

Cheers.

Ken

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, Alison & Bruce Black
<royalb@...> wrote:

>
> I bought a pair of these Mirrors from http://www.syncro-
> services.com/ a few months ago just before the A dollar took a nose
> dive. Total cost was €234.09 which was the mirrors plus freight
plus
> the paypal charge. No customs thankfully. I like them. They were just
> missing the top screws to screw onto
the door. I just bought some
> stainless screws so there is a bit more expense.
>
> A bit like other things for the dreaded Syncro, just decide there are
> some things you want, don't actually need them.
>
> Bruce
>
> On 13/12/2008, at 11:42 PM, Ken wrote:
>
> >
> > Gday Mike,
> >
> > Yes it was I who raised interest in this item, I must say the mind
> > boggles at the extraordinary prices a pair of mirrors can command.
> > On top of that though are the shipping costs and probably custom
> > duties as well when they reach Australia's shores.
> >
> > You may like to comment why it is that the same item varies so much
> > from 3 European suppliers ......
> >
> > On EBay at http://tinyurl. com/66dlq7 , this German supplier lists
a
> > pair for 359 euro. ($AU688)
> >
> > Bernd Jaeger has quoted me a pair for 320 euro. ($AU613)
> >
> > Happily, you say you can supply a pair at 220 euro. ($AU422)
> >
> > Are there differences in quality and design perhaps that reflect
> > the different prices?
> >
> > Can you also please tell me the shipping charges to Australia for
> > one pair.
> >
> > Thanks Mike.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > For instance, the 3
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "mike" borzeken@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi group,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > If
anyone's interested i also offer the OEM T3 Truck Mirrors like
> > the ones
> > > on ebay but for another price.
> > >
> > > Take a look at www.busman.be <http://www.busman. be/>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Mike ¨Plompen
> > >
> > > I
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>


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20
235 EUR is nice, but can't even get close tothis price despite living
IN the source :)

.martin

P.S.: 1 year ago i paid 150 EUR PER SIDE myself... within germany :)



On 14.12.2008, at 05:04, Alison & Bruce Black wrote:

> I bought a pair of these Mirrors from http://www.syncro-
> services.com/ a few months ago just before the A dollar took a nose
> dive. Total cost was €234.09 which was the mirrors plus freight plus
> the paypal charge. No customs thankfully. I like them. They were
> just missing the top screws to screw onto the door. I just bought
> some stainless screws so there is a bit more expense.
>
> A bit like other things for the dreaded Syncro, just decide there
> are some things you want, don't actually need them.
>
> Bruce
>
> On 13/12/2008, at 11:42 PM, Ken wrote:
>
>>
>> Gday Mike,
>>
>> Yes it was I who raised interest in this item, I must say the mind
>> boggles at the extraordinary prices a pair of mirrors can command.
>> On top of that though are the shipping costs and probably custom
>> duties as well when they reach Australia's shores.
>>
>> You may like to comment why it is that the same item varies so much
>> from 3 European suppliers ......
>>
>> On EBay at http://tinyurl.com/66dlq7 , this German supplier lists a
>> pair for 359 euro. ($AU688)
>>
>> Bernd Jaeger has quoted me a pair for 320 euro. ($AU613)
>>
>> Happily, you say you can supply a pair at 220 euro. ($AU422)
>>
>> Are there differences in quality and design perhaps that reflect
>> the different prices?
>>
>> Can you also please tell me the shipping charges to Australia for
>> one pair.
>>
>> Thanks Mike.
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> Ken
>>
>> For instance, the 3
>> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "mike" <borzeken@...>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi group,
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > If anyone's interested i also offer the OEM T3 Truck Mirrors like
>> the ones
>> > on ebay but for another price.
>> >
>> > Take a look at www.busman.be <http://www.busman.be/>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Mike ¨Plompen
>> >
>> > I
>> >
>>
>>
>
>



--
Martin Henning, DM5OY
martin@easy2design.de
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