OLD Thread: Yet Another Group Buy on 'AA' Flares, (Ended 12/14/07) Anybody Got Pix? Options

[G e o r g e]

Is there any way to see a car with the actual flares installed ?

Flare install thread

Flare install thread part 2


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[euro911]

Thanks for the link George (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Jamie,

I sent George ('AA') a PM asking if he could provide an estimate for shipping to Japan ... let's see what comes back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)



Jeff says he'll be ready by December 17th. Thats OK with me ... let me know if this is a problem for anyone else (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


PLEASE read the 'RULES' and 'ANSWERS' in the first post as for questions regarding payment. You all should have my contact info by now (check your PM inbox or e-mail if you don't have it).


Hey guys, we're there !!! We have 11 signed up now, possibly 12, so if you're serious, I'd say start mailing your payments to me within the next couple of weeks or so AND PM me to let me know that you sent it. I'd like to have all the funds in the group account by mid December.

I hope to have stock availability and shipping info from George shortly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Until then, I'll just be kickin' back waiting fer yer call ...

[euro911]

OK, here's the LATEST POOP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

George just replied, and I'll share with you'all:

"Hi Mark. We have on the shelf 40 sets of flares less the seven we have orders for.

We could ship the flares to Japan for $250.00 and maybe the guy would want some other parts to add since he has to pay the shipping anyway.

... We, upon receiving [payment] would begin to box the sets immediately.

We are launching the new 914 catalog this week (printed now and being mass mailed tomorrow) so bedlam will insue shortly (over 30,000 catalogs being mailed) so the sooner we send these flares the better as again only 32 sets are left and we are now stamping inner rockers and sill plates.

We are also making gt rockers as getty is just too expensive and mitcom are shitcom in quality. We took an original factory set complete with the stamped factroy part numbers to mold from so we will have them as pefectly fitting as we can and the price should be an affordable 150 per set.

The spread sheet is fine and you can e mail it to me personally. I am more than happy to receive any correspondance from a fellow 914 lover! Thank you."

[Wilhelm]

Hi, thanks for the reply....I might be able to possibly even make this group buy. You see I am going to sell some motorcycle parts to a friend and he is insisting on using PayPal so I thought maybe have my friend send it to the person in charge of the group buy, but I need to know how much for shipping. Do I send this payment to George directly at AA or to you.....its not confirmed but I might be able to work it out if I had another month or so......any deadlines?? I really need the flares.

Is there any way to see a car with the actual flares installed ?

If shipping would be around the same price would be great, I don't mind cheaper shipping but don't want to be paying like 200 dollars for EMS or Fed Ex, maybe throught the US post office perhaps?

The parts I hope to sell to raise money for the flares are about the same so this could work out perfectly.

Thank you,
Jamie

Hi,

I believe the deal is $650 for the fenders, $50 shipping in the continental US. I believe if you and the receiver have paypal accounts, you can send mone for free. Therefore, $650 + $50 + $0 is "drumroll" $700.

[euro911]

Two different issues going on here.

Unfortunately in Jamie's particular case, he doesn't reside in the US ... and apparently the cost to ship a set of flares from 'AA' to Japan is $250. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

.. so here's how Jamie's bill would look: $650. + $250. = $900., + Pay Pal charges *

* I believe Pay Pal charges the receiver of the funds (which would be me) a percentage when the funds are pulled the out of the account.

I thought I read it was 3%, but I heard it may have gone up to as high as 4.5%. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I only use Pay Pal to purchase items ... have never accepted it for any sales.

I'll ask someone who uses PP more than I do to see what the current charge rate is ... I'd hate to see Jamie have to pay another additional charge (which could be anywhere from $27. to $40. on a $900. purchase) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

We still have time to figure something out ... maybe a slower shipper? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Wilhelm]

Me Bad, didn't note he was writing from Japan. Weird though, when I replied I was poster 21 and now I was "burped" down the line. The Paypal info for sending cash is : https://www.paypal.com/helpscr?cmd=_help&am...olutionId=13138

[euro911]

Apparently, my limit on receiving payments via Pay Pal is only $500. per month (without upgrading to a 'Premier Account', which I don't care to do).

Also ... there are fees associated with the Premier Account:

Receive payments funded by Credit Card, Debit Card or Buyer Credit:

4.9% + $0.30 USD (limit of 5 transactions per 12 month period)
** for domestic or U.S. transactions

... that would be an additional $44.40 on a $900. payment

Pay Pal states that I also have a $500. limit that I can take out of the account per month (See attached pic).
You gotta realize that Pay Pal IS a bank (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)


Jamie, if your friend is here in the US, just have him send a Bank Check or Money Orders (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[nsr-jamie]

Hi Euro 911, thank you for your help and giving me the full details, unfortuntately the shipping is way more than I expected, 250 USD is a lot of money....I was kind of hoping to keep shipping under 100 dollars, I don't mind slower shipping, not a problem...I had a guy in California ship me a complete BMX bicycle to Japan here for 65 dollars by ground or sea mail and it took almost 2 months to show upbut was cheap (He used the post office and not Fed EX or UPS) I wouldn't mind that way as I am in no hurry to install these flares.......second bad news thing.....my friend who wants to send payment by PayPal on my behalf is in Europe......I could ask him to send a bit more to cover the service charges and that might work but the shipping is just a lot of money......

I noticed George mentioned if I order more he can ship those as well, would he be able to fit a matching set of rocker panels for flared car and a rear valance and maybe some small parts like rear back up light switch, rear license plate lights and some shifter bushings???

Thanks so much for your help

Yes, sorry I am in Japan. I wish I was back home but there is where work has sent me, its a nice country to live in though but no 914's here

[euro911]

Jamie,

Contact George directly to get your complete order details sorted out first. If you're a go on this buy, remind him you're part of "euro911's Flare Group Buy" ... (I forwarded your PM, so he has seen your wants, but you'll need to get pricing from him on all the other parts you want and to arrange sea shipping, which would be cheaper, and he said this can be done).

If you're good with everything, then send me a 'Bank Check' (via 'Certified Mail') for the total amount of your purchase.

I'd like to have all committed participant's payments here by around mid-December if at all possible ...

... after all, this IS a Group Effort ... we're relying on each other to make this a go ...



OK, so maybe the silver color didn't do it for some of you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... how about RED? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Original pic posted by dflesburg and plagiarized for the group's benefit

[euro911]

OK ... adding a pic of the red one appears to have prodded (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) yet another participant ... Garry (914gt) signed up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


More inspiration in case your plan is a to widen a white one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (Thank Alison Baker for the pic below):

Wow ... this is what me wife's car would look like flared (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ... mmmust rrrresist showing her this picture ...

[nsr-jamie]

Hi Mark (Euro 911), I think I can order with you guys as long as I can use PayPal.....I can have my buddy send you the amount plus the 3 percent charge and have them shipped to my friends place in Portland, Oregon. The rest of the money I can probably send to George I guess directly if he is accepting PayPal. I really want to get these flares, not in a big hurry so they can sit at my friends place in Portland till next summer when I will either pick them up or he might even come to Japan and bring them out for me.

I'm going to Email you from now too, thanks!!

[euro911]

Payments are starting to roll in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Anybody else still want in on this deal? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ... there is still time to sign up ...


... maybe a Christmas gift for yourself, a loved-one or friend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

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[LarryR]

I just need to check with McMark to see if he has the flares for my project yet. If he has not brought them in then I will go for the group buy. Can we just send the payment to Auto Atlanta?

[euro911]

Sending you a PM Larry ...

[euro911]

We now have 11 'confirmed'.

3 have paid to date and I just received another PM ... 1 more payment will be on the way this week.

2 have informed me they'll be sending payments by mid-December.

As of 11/8, there were 32 sets on the shelf at AA. George said they would start shipping immediately after my check clears.


Since some of the payments won't reach me until almost Christmas, and with all the holiday shipping going on right about that time, it looks like shipping the flares wouldn't really happen until January 2008. (This would probably be better anyway ... less chance of lost or damaged packages from frustrated shippers/package handlers)?


... any heartburn with this ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Let me know ...

[nsr-jamie]

Hi Mark,

I finally got in touch with George at AA and he told me he can't do the special for me if I pay him, so I need to pay you directly Mark. I am getting in touch with another friend and see if we can work something out. I really want the flares. I am also going to PM you from now too. Thanks again!

Jamie
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We now have 11 'confirmed'.

3 have paid to date and I just received another PM ... 1 more payment will be on the way this week.

2 have informed me they'll be sending payments by mid-December.

As of 11/8, there were 32 sets on the shelf at AA. George said they would start shipping immediately after my check clears.


Since some of the payments won't reach me until almost Christmas, and with all the holiday shipping going on right about that time, it looks like shipping the flares wouldn't really happen until January 2008. (This would probably be better anyway ... less chance of lost or damaged packages from frustrated shippers/package handlers)?


... any heartburn with this ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Let me know ...

[euro911]

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We're up to 15 now

George says there are 60 sets of freshly stamped 'steelies' in stock right now.

If you can't get in on this one, let me know if you want to do this again in a couple of months? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I'd be happy to organize another (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[euro911]

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All UPDATE info is in the First Post of this thread ...

[euro911]

Jamie,

I just can't recommend sending cash, especially a large sum coming all the way from Germany. Cash is not traceable and I don't want any issues popping up, should anything come up 'missing'.

One possible solution would be to have your friend go to a bank and convert the payment to US Dollars in the form of a bank check or an International Money Order.

A better possible solution would be to have him send the Pay Pal payment to one of your family members in the US who can then send a check here on your behalf ... ???

The second method may be faster.

If this can't be done prior to mid-December, I can only recommend working out something else with your friend and get in on the next buy (and paying with a traceable instrument).


I feel this would be much safer ...


Best Regards,
Mark

[euro911]

UPDATE


As of 12/7/07, we're at 17 sign-ups, 16 say they are 'confirmed'.

4 Participants have PAID to date

4 more participants have payments in the mail.




IMPORTANT QUESTION

Since it appears that a few will be cutting it kind of close to the cut-off date (12/15) and Christmas upon us, I'd like to know if any of you want to wait until after the beginning of 2008?

If so, we could split the list, do 10 now and have 7 ready to do another buy in January or February? We should be able to pick up 3 more participants within that time ...

Let me know what you guys think ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)