Ordering from Motorsport Scooters

coyoteran · Post by **coyoteran** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:20 pm

Hi all

I am ordering 2 tires and a belt from Scooterwest. When you guys have ordered stuff from them do you recall what shipping and duties worked out to. And did you use UPS or the postal service.

Their website is a little wacked and is quoting me $188 for shipping. Should I be concerned here?

Thanks

Trevor

nocattle · Post by **nocattle** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:06 pm

Phone them.
Ask for Max.
I paid the UPS driver $20 including tip for one tire. I believe UPS was charging for customs excise tax only. I believe the shipping iin itself was free.
Could be because I'm an oft repeat customer, or for being a ModernVespa member.
But talk to Max.

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:15 am

Yes, definitely talk to them over the phone. If you ship UPS, DO NOT SHIP BY GROUND. They will ding you for brokerage fees. It is cheaper to ship expedited as their discounted rate is less than the ground fees plus brokerage.

If you are not in a rush, it is always cheaper by mail.

LibertineAudrey · Post by **LibertineAudrey** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:07 am

They suggest you use mail as opposed to UPS. If you order before or on a Wednesday, they say it doesn't make much difference in time (That's their shipping day). I don't remember the actual shipping costs, but like said above...phone the order in, the website prices are screwy.

jeffthemod · Post by **jeffthemod** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:20 am

Did you order yet? I need some new tires myself.

Cheers,

Jeff

LibertineAudrey · Post by **LibertineAudrey** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:32 am

ok, I'm looking at my invoices, for all my chromey bits, the cash I paid the UPS driver for the COD was $57.09 CND. Dunno if that helps any.

coyoteran · Post by **coyoteran** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:34 pm

HI all

Thanks for all the input. I will be phoning in my order tomorrow and getting it shipped via postal service. Tires are going bald but they aren't going that bald that fast.

What did you need there Jeff? I know you said tires but what size and how many? (And using my best italian mobster voice) I know youz can cover da principle...but whadabouda juice. hehehhehe

Keep the shiny side up

Trevor

jeffthemod · Post by **jeffthemod** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:00 am

Hey Trevor, I would like to order 2 of these...

3.50x10 Zippy 1Part Number: 35010Z1
Price: $32.00

and 2 of these...

Michelin 300-350x10 tubePart Number: 35010TBM
Price: $9.95

Can I give you cash on Sunday for the tires, tubes and my share of shipping?

Cheers mate,

JTM

Angelo · Post by **Angelo** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:42 pm

.....UPS and DHL WILL ding you bad with brokerage if you ship ground. The shock usually comes 4-6 weeks after they deliver or if your lucky they will bend you over upon delivery.....i will never use them again if it involves ground transportation...

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:46 pm

Dennis has Zippy 1s and S83s in 3.5 on sale right now.

jeffthemod · Post by **jeffthemod** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:44 pm

Yeah, I got the email about Dennis' tire sale 2 days after we put in the order to Scooterwest.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:55 am

jeffthemod wrote:Yeah, I got the email about Dennis' tire sale 2 days after we put in the order to Scooterwest.

Sorry...I never plan my sales... I just do them at the spur of the moment.. usually when I'm bored and I feel like spamming everyone.