Importing Parts from the US. With or Without Paypal?

[ninja03]

Eyy guys

I want to import a slip on akrapovic exhaust, fender eliminator kit and bike stand from the US. Gonna go through start cycle or more power racing. Is it safe to pay with credit card or am i better to start a pay pal account? Has anyone had expierience with either and know which one is better? Is it safe to pay with credit card or to risky these days even tho their a reputable dealer?

[zx-10r]

I bought my akaras off ebay from a kawasaki dealer. You can buy off thier website for a little less but at least on ebay they have a feedback rating to consider and i dont feel will do anything dodgey, especially with 5000+ feeback.
I got them posted in international express, took exactly 5 days, when the dealers here told me they might be able to get some in 6 weeks! No wonder they have no buisness, if they are going to charge more at least get them to you fast.

[Cath]

Do you mean StarCycle, not start cycle?
If so, we've bought things from StarCycle more than once, and have been *very* happy with their customer service, their products and their email responses (considering the time differences).

[ninja03]

Do you mean StarCycle, not start cycle?
If so, we've bought things from StarCycle more than once, and have been *very* happy with their customer service, their products and their email responses (considering the time differences).

Hi Cath!

Yeh i mean starcycle! Ive seen thos twin bros exhausts youve imported! Very Nice:)

did you pay by credit card or with pay pal?

[robracer]

I always use my Amex card for US purchases...... never had problems

[Cath]

Sorry mate - don't remember. It was over a year, probably closer to two years since we last purchased from them.
But we were very impressed by them, if that helps.

And thanks for the compliment - compliments about my baby are always welcome

[ninja03]

ok thanks guys:) Will definately just go ahead and use my credit card then. Cant justify creating a Pay pal account for the sake of one purchase.


Cheers:)

[Lone Wolf]

Have used StarCycle too, about 4 years ago, just used C/Card. My only drama was, unlike Cath, I never heard a thing from them the whole time. No responses to emails at all.

[Blurr]

Have used StarCycle a few times bot with and without PayPal. The last time was about 3 weeks ago for the full system. Used my Visa without a hitch on there secure site.

Delivery was within a week and I had constant email communication this time where previously I only recieved silence. They must of had some feedback and acted on it.............or maybe not

[ninja03]

does anyone know what happens if your not home when the goods arrive? Do they call you and tell you when the goods are arriving? Im just a bit worried because im at work from 8:30-5:00 monday to friday and a bit worried the stuff might rock up on my door step when im not there....anyone know what happens then?

[robracer]

Get it sent to work

[Blurr]

yeah get it sent to work

Dont worry if your not home the contractor will take it staright to your local post office and leave a card in the mail for you to pick i up.

[ninja03]

Get it sent to work

yeh i might have to email them and change the shipping address incase they deliver it mid week when im at work...

[ninja03]

Ohh sweet just read blurs comment. In that case ill probably just leave it and if im not home go pick it up from the post office:)

[gpxpunk]

ive only bought a few things from the us, and always use paypal. just feel safer but yeah, plus with ebay yes the ratings are alot easier to have abit of piece of mind.