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Rozabikes Tim:
Well I've taken the plunge on an exhaust for the TL125. It was good value to buy and shipping totalled about £30 on top.. That will be sea freight but in no rush. From what I read with it being sent a gift and below £135 purchase / freight  cost, no duty or VAT but not holding my breath.

I am now playing with some other smaller things on the site. Once you buy an item, they will hold it FOC for 30 days. In that time you can build up a worthwhile shipment of goodies  and send as one package, theoretically saving some dosh! Will report back on that when I get it send.

Generally a bit awkward asking questions of sellers as this has to be done through Buyee. That being said they are very efficient mainly from what I have found.

Most the bike gear (or all ) originates from Yahoo with Buyee simply working as a Proxy agent and taking a cut. You cant access Yahoo auction site directly from the UK. It is blocked, as Yahoo no longer deal with UK (and Europe I think). If you however use a VPN, where in this case I said I was located in the US, you can get on the site. However you cant register or therefore buy, needing to quote a phone number for authentication. Frustrating as more and often cheaper kit on there.

Anyway I have found this an interesting learning experience and will update as and when.

magpie114:
I bought a variety of items including bulky stuff like original VFR fairing panels. These were in much better condition than available here and not too expensive. I was worried about damage in transit but they were very well packed and arrived ok. It’s some years ago but I think I only got stung once for import duties and that was probably my fault!
Interested to see how you get on.
Alan

Rozabikes Tim:
Thought I would report back on my experiences. I have now had 3 consignments of bits sent. All as gifts under £130 limit so no import tax applied. Both new and used bits.

Mixed experiences to be honest. First consignment an exhaust, could not in the end be sent sea mail as offered by Buyee. Ended up paying air freight which cost as much as the exhaust! Complained but no go. Anyway still quids in on the UK value. Some packaging damage.

Other 2 parcels. One totally incorrect item sent. You have the option of paying an extra  inspection / insurance fee which I didn't do as really cheap part of little value and didn't see the point. However, although totally wrong part sent, no come back without the insurance. The other parcel very poorly packed with lots of metallic rattling before you even opened it. Luckily no damage to what were second hand bits anyway.

My overall feelings. Expected more packing  care with Japanese attention to detail we normally love and appreciate. Website full of clarification statements on different actions and product types. Significant savings on rare parts makes the exercise worth it. I have also learned alot about the system so easier if I do any more transactions.

magpie114:
Disappointing news about the poor packaging. I had no complaints in that respect but it was a few years ago. What was the shipping time like?
Alan


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Rozabikes Tim:

--- Quote from: magpie114 on March 03, 2025, 10:10:36 AM ---Disappointing news about the poor packaging. I had no complaints in that respect but it was a few years ago. What was the shipping time like?
Alan


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Excellent actually. Paid shipping on last consignment Monday and delivered here Saturday.

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