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Need spare parts delivered from the USA to Antibes

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by JordGoedhart, Jul 6, 2018.

  1. JordGoedhart, Jul 6, 2018
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    What shipping/courier services are the best to get your items delivered at a reasonable price?
  2. Capt Ralph, Jul 6, 2018
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    That's funny.
    DHL is your best bet.
  3. Fishtigua, Jul 6, 2018
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    Done it a few times. Someone jumps on a flight and carries the bloody part as hand luggage. Never gets lost, no Customs problems and some cheap whiskey as a bonus.
  4. Capt Ralph, Jul 6, 2018
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    Uh, Ok, I can help.
    I never fly sober...
    What part do you need and from Florida, USA?
  5. Fishtigua, Jul 6, 2018
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    Not joking, my sister-in-law who worked for British Airways, got me a new Land-Rover engine through Customs as hand-luggage as air crew.

    When I was a small schoolboy I managed to go through Customs with a new Ford Capri Coupe driver's door as a Christmas prezzie.:D
  6. JordGoedhart, Jul 9, 2018
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    I used shop 2 ship . They consolidated all my spare parts into one package, and I saved quite a lot of money on the shipping costs. Way cheaper than sending separate packages through DHL. Fast delivery as well

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  7. captholli, Jul 9, 2018
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    Sounds like you have it covered then.
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  9. Lenny, Jul 9, 2018
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    We are in the Balearic Islands trying to get various thing from the States. #1 Sent iPhone via US Overnight Mail - suppose to be Fedex. Stuck in Barcelona now for two weeks. Need replacement top for stovetop - nightmare to ship. Having someone hand carry it to us. Agree with above. Find someone to hand carry parts.
  10. Danvilletim, Jul 9, 2018
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    National Marine or Longbow Marine are both out of Ft Lauderdale and can get the part and ship them where ever. They take care of all the shipping , duties, etc.

    We used Longbow a couple time last month to Staniels. Very convient but not cheap.