Online postage charges?

[birdhandler]

I have loked at a few online sites overseas and the minumum postage charge is like gulp USD 30.00 which is bearable for a bike frame but a problem for small stuff
anyone got any cheaper options?

[Virago]

Yes - support your local bike shop.

[YellowDog]

www.buyusa.co.nz offer you a USA postal address and shipping is usually free to there.

BUT you do take quite a hit on the shipping to NZ. Only really good if you are buying lots of small parts from different suppliers. They will ship it to you as one item.

I would usually prefer to buy locally, unless the price difference is huge.

[Sidewinder]

dont use fedex if you have ever seen castaway lol.
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