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Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:27 pm
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.
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:02 am
by moonoi
Use a shipping forwarder
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:02 am
by Weenie
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Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:48 pm
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.
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:11 pm
by MrStop
moonoi wrote: ↑Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:02 am
Use a shipping forwarder
I'll look into that. Thanks!
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:12 pm
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
Any idea what a SRAM RED AXS Dub crank wholesales for?
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:20 pm
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.
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:45 am
by bikeboy1tr
Merlin is still shipping Sram and Shimano to Canada who have the same restrictions the US does.
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:28 am
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.
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:29 am
by MrStop
I have started looking at package forwarding companies. I have found forward2me.com. Any other recommendations?
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:16 am
by UpFromOne
MyGermany.com (for a German address)
skypax.com (for a British address)
Re: Getting around MFG regional restrictions
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:16 am
by Weenie
Visit
starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
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