Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby rodneycc » Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:08 am
Round figures
Pirelli p zero velo tyre $50
Cinelli vollee bar tape $21
Delivery $9
Total $80
Gst $8
Total $88
So they include the delivery in the gst as well which I didn't know.
Delivery plus gst is $17 out of a $70 order!
Nobody else seem to have both items in stock. Would of went with bikebug which was $60 for the tyre plus $10 delivery but didn't have the tape I wanted and would have been about the same. But the Aust shops are looking a lot more competitive now with that gst on.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby Ross » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:58 am
$17 is pretty cheap really to ship something from the other side of the world. Bike Bug charge $14.90 and Pushys $12 just to ship to places in Australia.rodneycc wrote: Delivery plus gst is $17 out of a $70 order!
It is pretty clear on Melin's website when you are placing the order what the charges are so you can make an informed decision before actually committing to buying.
Or you could jump in your car and drive to your LBS, spending x hours doing this instead of other stuff like spending time with your family (or going riding), using x litres of fuel, paying $x for parking and then find they don't have half the bits you want and the bits they do have are 2.5 times the price of what you can buy from UK for.
You could of bought a few extra bits such as spare tubes from Merlin to get the price up over $91.25 to get free shipping
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby rodneycc » Sat Oct 20, 2018 11:05 am
Was my first order with the online gst tacked on so that was why the shock hit me. I didn't mind paying the $9.13 or whatever it was but with the extra $7 gst and Merlin displays it in a weird way which I initially thought the gst was included in the $70 but it was an extra $7 which I only saw when going through PayPal and I almost changed my mind buying at that point.Ross wrote:$17 is pretty cheap really to ship something from the other side of the world. Bike Bug charge $14.90 and Pushys $12 just to ship to places in Australia.rodneycc wrote: Delivery plus gst is $17 out of a $70 order!
It is pretty clear on Melin's website when you are placing the order what the charges are so you can make an informed decision before actually committing to buying.
Or you could jump in your car and drive to your LBS, spending x hours doing this instead of other stuff like spending time with your family (or going riding), using x litres of fuel, paying $x for parking and then find they don't have half the bits you want and the bits they do have are 2.5 times the price of what you can buy from UK for.
You could of bought a few extra bits such as spare tubes from Merlin to get the price up over $91.25 to get free shipping
To make matters worst I stupidly paid PayPal with my credit card instead of bank account which charged me another $2.60 international trans fee (been caught a couple of times with this).
They are only small amounts but kind of annoying.
And yes I knew I could pay a bit extra for free delivery but how many spare tubes, brake pads, chains, other crap do you need. The spares box in my house is getting a little ridiculous
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby hamishm » Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:12 am
Get a better credit card (one without international fees) and then tell PayPal to let your bank do the conversion. Problem solved.rodneycc wrote:To make matters worst I stupidly paid PayPal with my credit card instead of bank account which charged me another $2.60 international trans fee (been caught a couple of times with this).
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby rodneycc » Mon Oct 22, 2018 2:35 pm
Or just pick the right option of my bank account when purchasing through PayPal Got too much stuff hooked up to my Visa so that won't change anytime soon. Btw it was the bank (CBA) charging the fee rather than PayPal - my fat fingers just picked the wrong option.hamishm wrote:Get a better credit card (one without international fees) and then tell PayPal to let your bank do the conversion. Problem solved.rodneycc wrote:To make matters worst I stupidly paid PayPal with my credit card instead of bank account which charged me another $2.60 international trans fee (been caught a couple of times with this).
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby BJL » Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:55 pm
Gee, the CBA is getting a bit brazen these days. Charging fees to the living!rodneycc wrote: Btw it was the bank (CBA) charging the fee rather than PayPal
Okay,
I ordered some parts from Wiggle last Monday (15/10/2018). They showed up today. A bit miffed at the AusPost website as I was out today and tried to change the delivery option last night but the website was 'undergoing maintenance'. Somehow it went through and they delivered it as requested. I was expecting to have to go to the post office and get it.
I'm a bit surprised actually. My first Wiggle order about 18 months ago took two weeks to arrive. Bike24 early this year took only a week and so did this. Now to get off my butt and fix up the bike for this summer. Maybe tomorrow.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby BobtheBuilder » Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:48 pm
Maybe if you rode there with your family you could a) save money, b) go riding, c) spend time with the family.Ross wrote:Or you could jump in your car and drive to your LBS
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby metalrideroz » Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:44 am
They have many shimano smalls and spare parts not available elsewhere. Less than 24h dispatch. Would recommend if you order enough to absorb the 20 euro postage cost.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby colinmc400 » Wed Nov 07, 2018 3:41 pm
I then ordered a Castelli Tri suit and a climbers jersey, which also arrived super fast, but the climbers jersey was way too small (i bought the same XL i use in their other jerseys and wanted a tight fit). The guy on the phone could not have been more helpful and talked me through the other options and the return process for the jersey i did not want. They even sent the replacement out before my return got back to them, so all good with me.
It does look like they have some previous years models and maybe that's why the price is good, but i am not a latest model year snob, just happy to have some quality riding gear.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby TheWall » Wed Nov 07, 2018 8:54 pm
2nd this one. Best online purchase I have ever made (and backed up by phone support) and easy return process to help get sizing right.colinmc400 wrote:I have used Openroad Cycles a couple of times recently, for some Castelli jerseys and a Tri suit. I have to say i was very impressed all round. I was initially drawn in by the pricing (i wanted a Gabba and a Perfetto, neither of which are budget jerseys) and their price was the best i found anywhere. For my first order i was a bit sceptical and expected to wait a coupe of weeks for delivery, but the package showed up with me in Perth on day 3 after ordering and everything was as described.
I then ordered a Castelli Tri suit and a climbers jersey, which also arrived super fast, but the climbers jersey was way too small (i bought the same XL i use in their other jerseys and wanted a tight fit). The guy on the phone could not have been more helpful and talked me through the other options and the return process for the jersey i did not want. They even sent the replacement out before my return got back to them, so all good with me.
It does look like they have some previous years models and maybe that's why the price is good, but i am not a latest model year snob, just happy to have some quality riding gear.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby alittlewino » Sun Nov 25, 2018 10:25 am
will never ever buy from this outfit again - not a bleat but be warned - purchased blue Lizard Skins 2.5mm bar tape RRP now $45, paid $25 on special which was nice - 20 rides in gently ridden with soft gloves and the skin is wearing off leaving an unsightly lighter colour underneathrodneycc wrote:..... Would of went with bikebug which was $60 for the tyre plus $10 delivery .......
contacted Bikebug pointing out it was either defective or not durable - was told by David Walsh "that bar tape is over two year old, we can't really submit that as a warranty sorry." - repeated that bike is stored indoors and about 20 rides of 2-2.5hrs and requested refund under ACL,basically got ignored
took to ACL and am advised David told them lasted a reasonable time (20 rides is obviously a reasonable time)
if it was more $$ I would take to small claims - be warned you won't get a fair hearing from this crowd if you have a problem
and if you want bar tape to last do not buy this product - I should have checked the feedback before purchasing
small beer but behaviour speaks spades - never see me again even if I pay more elsewhere
at least they published my 1 star review
since purchased Cinelli tape elsewhere in the colour I want - hope it lasts
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby jaseyjase » Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:54 pm
#1 - some TLD shorts and a seat post, free postage
20/11 - ordered
21/11 - dispatched
28/11 - arrived
7 days from dispatch, awesome
#2 - headset, bars, stem, grips, clamp, free postage
23/11 - ordered
24/11 - dispatched
29/11 - notice of arrival
5 days from dispatch, awesomer!
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby hamishm » Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:20 am
Wait, you did 20 rides over two years and you want a warranty replacement for your bar tape?!alittlewino wrote:will never ever buy from this outfit again - not a bleat but be warned - purchased blue Lizard Skins 2.5mm bar tape RRP now $45, paid $25 on special which was nice - 20 rides in gently ridden with soft gloves and the skin is wearing off leaving an unsightly lighter colour underneathrodneycc wrote:..... Would of went with bikebug which was $60 for the tyre plus $10 delivery .......
contacted Bikebug pointing out it was either defective or not durable - was told by David Walsh "that bar tape is over two year old, we can't really submit that as a warranty sorry."
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby nickobec » Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:52 pm
Next day, Pushys had 12% off sale, so I emailed, asking to cancel that order. Stating I would reorder, with another Rock'n'roll degreaser, roughly same price, free shipping but more stuff for me.
Next day order shipped, A couple of days later an email from Pushy's later saying sorry missed your email, but we will credit you 12% of your order. I said yes.
A few days later order arrived, with the extra Rock'n'roll degreaser I requested.
So emailed Pushys saying, all is good, don't need the credit. Their reply, you can keep it.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby MichaelB » Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:34 pm
Must be shiny and made of expensium for $27 to be good valueMugglechops wrote:I just ordered some handlebar shims from Amazon.com now they are shipping to Australia again. Cost me $27 delivered. Same item on Amazon.com.au would have cost me $40. But it had free delivery.......
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby jaseyjase » Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:53 pm
4/12 - ordered
5/12 - dispatched
13/12 - arrived
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
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