Getting around MFG regional restrictions

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MrStop
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by MrStop

Are there any work arounds to get around manufactururer regional sales restrictions (e.g. Shimano, SRAM)? I live in the United States, but it seems like pricing on many items is better in Europe. While many of the online vendors ship other items to the US, some items are restricted from being shipped here. I know it's a long shot, but I wonder if anyone has figured out a work around.

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moonoi
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by moonoi

Use a shipping forwarder

TobinHatesYou
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by TobinHatesYou

You just missed your opportunity to buy SRAM in the US. Every shop was selling AXS for barely above wholesale while they suspended their MAP policy until 12/31.

MrStop
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by MrStop

moonoi wrote:
Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:02 am
Use a shipping forwarder
I'll look into that. Thanks!

MrStop
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by MrStop

TobinHatesYou wrote:
Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:48 pm
You just missed your opportunity to buy SRAM in the US. Every shop was selling AXS for barely above wholesale while they suspended their MAP policy until 12/31.
Of course :cry: Any idea what a SRAM RED AXS Dub crank wholesales for?

jadedaid
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by jadedaid

TobinHatesYou wrote:
Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:48 pm
You just missed your opportunity to buy SRAM in the US. Every shop was selling AXS for barely above wholesale while they suspended their MAP policy until 12/31.
Was a great time to buy equipment. Both in the EU, where the strong USD made it comparatively cheap and in the US where 20-30% off was widespread.

bikeboy1tr
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by bikeboy1tr

Merlin is still shipping Sram and Shimano to Canada who have the same restrictions the US does.
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MrStop
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by MrStop

Thanks for the tip. I have shopped Merlin over the last couple of years and while they ship to NA and their prices look great, they always seem out of stock of components.

MrStop
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by MrStop

I have started looking at package forwarding companies. I have found forward2me.com. Any other recommendations?

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UpFromOne
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MyGermany.com (for a German address)

skypax.com (for a British address)

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