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tony_danza:
I'm looking at HPFPs, and as I have a contact direct for Autotech in the US from previous dealings, I've asked for a price direct.

Says I can have 15% off their list price of $399  (this works out at roughly £233 + shipping) and so can my friends...and for any other part they sell for that matter. Full set of ARBs £303 + shipping.. you get the point.

So I'm thinking how can I take advantage of this without getting into any sort of group buy shenannigans involving taking people's money?? How would I also control who is allowed to join in, word spreads quickly and I don't want to seem like I'm taking the p*** having every Tom Dick and Harry on the take and trying to control masses of orders - would it seem harsh only allowing my friends to be part of this?.. by friends I mean people I know from regular use of this place, along with my mates on MKIVs.

Would anyone be interested in doing a bulk order to save on the shipping?? I think it'd be better if we all contacted Autotech direct for the payment part, rather than it being given to me/someone nominated, then we have a box/crate/pallet delivered to an agreed point (I volunteer TC's house.. ha ha!) and split it down into everyone's parts.

www.autotech.com

Top Cat:
Mike have you looked into Autotech setting up a deal with a preferred tuner of their choice, That way you can avoid all shipping costs and import duty, and part of that saving would then go to the tuner of choice. I am just making this up as you can probably tell,  :laugh:
But i think its the route BSH are trying to go down with the group buy on intakes. It might take some sorting but your friend's are behind you cheering you on.  :grin:  notice i didn't say shoulder to shoulder.  :innocent:

garethmk1:
Sounds good to me - I'd be interested definately,

Regards,

Gareth

tony_danza:
I've never paid import duty on anything I've bought from the States, not just Autotech either, but will certainly look into it and how they've obviously got around it?

However I may do a trial run with a few bits with a couple of people I know who'll not be too miffed if we get stung with duty. Will keep you all posted.

Top Cat:

--- Quote from: tony_danza on March 25, 2009, 06:34:44 pm ---I've never paid import duty on anything I've bought from the States, not just Autotech either, but will certainly look into it and how they've obviously got around it?

However I may do a trial run with a few bits with a couple of people I know who'll not be too miffed if we get stung with duty. Will keep you all posted.

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How do you avoid paying duty on your goods, i have a parcel coming soon.  :smiley:

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