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Buying a used frame and forks from Europe

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Hi

Thinking of buying a used F&F from an individual in Europe. It's a bit niche so worth the hassle.

How would STW do it? The F&F is legit and in good almost new condition.

Whats the best way of paying and having some certainty/ recourse?

What sort of cost for shipping and anything to watch out for? How have others done it?


 
Posted : 16/12/2024 11:20 am
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PayPal but not gift should be fairly safe.

Shipping a frame from Scotland to The Netherlands cost me about £60 with Parcelforce, not sure about the other way.


 
Posted : 16/12/2024 12:44 pm
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Thinking of buying a used F&F from an individual in Europe. It’s a bit niche so worth the hassle.

How would STW do it? The F&F is legit and in good almost new condition.

Whats the best way of paying and having some certainty/ recourse?

Start with zero "recourse", is it still worth the risk?


 
Posted : 16/12/2024 1:23 pm
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it might be cheapest/easiest/most fun to easyjet out there and back again if its somewhere near an airport. Get a weekend's riding in and definitely declare it for tax reasons on the way back home


 
Posted : 16/12/2024 1:34 pm
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I paid 20 quid manchester to alicante in January, 60 quid for the bike, I d go and collect and pay cash.  Customs may want a cut if you courier it, spain certainly would.


 
Posted : 16/12/2024 5:00 pm
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Belgium.

Surely PayPal will give some protection - it covers goods that aren't as described or don't turn up/ turn up damaged. Surely that's pretty good recourse?

What would a courier base any charges on? I guess there must be forms to fill in now?

Could get it sent to a mate in France who comes over  in a  van every couple of weeks....


 
Posted : 16/12/2024 5:42 pm
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Where in Belgium??

I spend 2 weeks out there from the 26th Dec onwards
Would happily meet up with him and get it, then can just post to you when i'm back in the UK

Taking a van out, so plenty of space.

Drop me a PM if you like ?


 
Posted : 16/12/2024 5:47 pm
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What would a courier base any charges on?

Value it is insured for.


 
Posted : 16/12/2024 6:27 pm

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