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Mail From: Walia_Ravinder/(email redacted) Walia_Ravinder/(email redacted)

Alright there,

I initially wrote:

>> Secondly, the prices for Mustang parts here in the UK are approximately
>> 1.75* the prices shown in catalogues I have from the states. So one
>> plan I'm considering is to come over to the states and do a big shop
>> for parts. And then ship them back. Can anyone see any disadvantages
>> in this method?
>
> Are you saying that the exchange reate is 1.75 to one or that that 1.75
>was the markup made by those who are bringing in the parts into the
>country?

Well what usually happens is they convert the dolloar to pounds. Maybe
an examples is better. If a Dash pad costs 150USD they change it to
to approx 150UKP + 20 %. So the fact that the exchange is
1 UKP : 1.6 USD, means that the parts have become alot more than their
list price. Of course this is only if they have the item in stock if
they have to order in for you then its usually alot more.


>
> If it is the mark-up I believe it would just be easier to call one of
>the US shops and have it shipped direct. I know of a number of shops
>(and in particular Mustangs Plus) that ships 10-20 orders weekly out of
>the country and supply a number of businesses in Europe.
>Jeff Speegle
> MCA ANHJ

I think that this is one avenue I will investigate. Are their any shops
thaat you could suggest/reccomend I try. And any other ideas on getting
parts.

Also I was thinking of having a holiday in the States later in the year.
I thought this would be a good time to get some parts, organize shipping
etc.

I think import tax is about the level of Value Added Tax ~17.5%.

Cheers,

Rav.

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Just curious, what year Mustang do you have? If you come over to the
U.S., do you know where you plan to visit. If I can help you round up
any parts, let me know.

Mark

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Mail From: Josh Meeks (email redacted)

> Well what usually happens is they convert the dolloar to pounds. Maybe
> an examples is better. If a Dash pad costs 150USD they change it to
> to approx 150UKP + 20 %. So the fact that the exchange is
> 1 UKP : 1.6 USD, means that the parts have become alot more than their
> list price. Of course this is only if they have the item in stock if
> they have to order in for you then its usually alot more.

That's crazy, just call a US provider and have it shipped. Even after
paying import taxes, you should come out much cheaper. As exchange rates
go to 1.5x quite often, this would make a $150USD dash pad only 100UKP (+
of course the import taxes). Thus, it would come out cheaper as long as
you didn't hit say 80% in shipping and taxes. I should hope it wouldn't.

Josh Meeks
65 Coupe