Ripped!

[Bassman/NZ]

I just went to order a part from Macs, price $1.95. It's just a little speedo cable clip for a T-bird, like a circlip. Weighs a gram. Shipping to New Zealand? $70 !!!!! They could have slipped it in an envelope and posted it! $2.
No thanks Macs. I've bought a fair bit of stuff from them over the last few years, but this has gotten ridiculous.

[V8COOPMAN]

That's 3589% (thirty-five hundred and eighty-nine PER CENT) for shipping...the epitome of insulting! DD

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Try talking to a supervisor and not just an 'order taker'

As these aftermarket supply companies get larger they also get more stupid. I'm sure they have a standard procedure to follow with your order, and I'm just as sure there is someone there with common sense that can take your order offline and get it processed for something more reasonable.

[flatford8]

Ya, I agree with Scott. Talk to a supervisor. There's no way they could expect you to sa" Ya ship it to me" for that price!!!... Mark

[green50]

That's just crazy.

[ford3]

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if nothing else buy the part and have them ship it to me and I will put it in an envelope and sent it to you, let me know and I will email you my address

[Sal]

That is total insanity, they must have some real winners working there!

[2935ford]

I know this is not as bad....but a $20 part in a very small box anywhere in the U.S. $6......I need it here in Canada........yup.....shipping $26......more that the price of the part!

[34pickup]

That is the reason so many people on here complain about Macs and stopped doing business with them. They refuse to use common sense on shipping small stuff.

[thirt4]

Is Mac's that way because they are Mac's or is it because it is now owned by a bigger company? Eckler's?

[oldbugger]

Originally Posted by Bassman/NZ

I just went to order a part from Macs, price $1.95. It's just a little speedo cable clip for a T-bird, like a circlip. Weighs a gram. Shipping to New Zealand? $70 !!!!! They could have slipped it in an envelope and posted it! $2.
No thanks Macs. I've bought a fair bit of stuff from them over the last few years, but this has gotten ridiculous.

Lots of good Tbird suppliers on the west coast. If you need names pm me. Macs done me wrong also, no more junk for me. Paul

[Bassman/NZ]

Originally Posted by ford3

if nothing else buy the part and have them ship it to me and I will put it in an envelope and sent it to you, let me know and I will email you my address

Thanks for the kind offer, I have managed to source one locally.

[ford3]

hey good news, a great relief to every one on here, and as I said if need be send me the part and I will send it on to you, I know how they rip you off on parts shipping

[Bassman/NZ]

Just to let others know ....
Macs and Speedway are the same as far as shipping goes... very expensive.
Reds, Snyders, C&G, Dashman, NJParts are all very good at pricing for the size and weight.
I should point out that I live in New Zealand, so shipping cost is ALWAYS going to be high.
Incidentally, I have found that Speedway products sold on Ebay carry a much more reasonable shipping rate. Somehow, their Ebay shop works on a completely different set of rules to their regular online shop. How the heck does that work?

[Tinker]

To me macs has gotten better with shipping. Price okay not great, but the time has increased a bunch. I'd order, a few years ago, and wait a month or more. Now much better. It's always costly to order a small part alone, but that is crazy even for you guys down under.

Maybe hook up with a state side guy to send it on.

[paul2748]

They most likely will charge you 15 -20 dollars to ship to you.

Originally Posted by ford3

if nothing else buy the part and have them ship it to me and I will put it in an envelope and sent it to you, let me know and I will email you my address

[Scottie]

That's a shocker! I've just ordered a pack of stuff from them , a hood liner and a few other bits also into Napier the initial estimate being $70 . I will use my own account with TNT or Dhl if they try that on me but if the estimate holds true that's reasonable, let's see what happens.

[colin1928]

Had the same problem with Macs and a few others the last year or so
been getting good service from the UK suppliers
got a bearing set shipped from the UK to Australia for $12.00
quote from Macs, Speedway was $95.00
the bearings did cost $ 2.00 more

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by flatford8

ya, i agree with scott. Talk to a supervisor. There's no way they could expect you to sa" ya ship it to me" for that price!!!... Mark

+2.

[Blownflatheaddeuce]

Bassman - it doesnt help that USPS's International Mail Small Flat Rate BNox has been discontinued.

Before I "check out" in my order with Speedway, I stipulate HOW I want it shipped ie: USPS....and they will accommodate when charging you.

I usually cut n paste the USPS quote in the comments section and the shipping price is confirmed on my order.

Works for me

BFD