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05-23-2013, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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shipping advice/help....
From your experiences, what advice/help/tips would you give regarding shipping an early ford to another country. I know that we learn from mistakes, but figure that you guys are a valuable source to ask...prior to making those mistakes
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05-23-2013, 04:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: shipping advice/help....
are you talking about a car or parts
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05-23-2013, 05:07 PM | #3 |
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This depends on how much organising the buyer requires you to do.
If the buyer is organising his own freight port-to-port then you may be required to deliver to a shipping terminal. If this is the case use a professional who will fill out the paperwork and hand over the Title to the authorities. If the buyer has organised door-to-door shipping you only need to put the Title for the car in the glovebox. The Title is important. Make sure the details are correct and the chassis # and the Title match. A vehicle cannot leave the country and cannot be imported into another country without the Title. The Title and chassis numbers are checked before leaving and on arrival. If there is a discrepancy the buyer dosen't get his car. Shipping is a straight forward excerise, if you follow the correct procedures and requirements of the freight company you shouldn't have any problems. Last edited by Fe26; 05-23-2013 at 05:13 PM. |
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The title and numbers that you mention are all in order ! Hmm, mabe I should just keep the car in USA ? |
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05-23-2013, 05:45 PM | #5 |
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05-23-2013, 06:39 PM | #7 |
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Sent P.M.
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05-23-2013, 06:54 PM | #8 |
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hardtimes,
You will earn your nick name many times over....sell the car in the states....been there. If it's still worth it because of a huge premium have your customer find a broker and get ALL your $$$$ up front. Be aware money transfers no matter the outfit cost money and you can get nailed. If it can go wrong it will go wrong. An old timer advised me in these transactions be sure the buyer does ALL the work. Charlie ny |
05-23-2013, 09:06 PM | #9 |
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yes and make sure the funds are in your account and cleared b4 doing anything dont let the car go
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05-23-2013, 09:51 PM | #10 | |
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Ha, ha...yeah if you only knew...that that nick name was come by fair and square. Never been nothing as simple as a car involved either ! Well, you guy have given me some really good thots/ideas to work on. As far as getting something, like my car, from me...other than honestly...Well, you'd better ask yourself...is it worth dying for. |
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05-23-2013, 10:00 PM | #11 |
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Hardtimes, good advice above, and i have just one more thought for you: Currency conversion fees should be on the buyer so you get your dollars without deductions. That is, of course, if you decide to put yourself through the hassle to begin with, and to allow another Ford to escape the USA.
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05-23-2013, 11:18 PM | #12 | |
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Thanks for the info. Yeah, I'm conflicted over this for sure ! I've had the very same thots that you expressed, regarding keeping in the USA. Especially today after taking my coupe for a nice long ride and feeling...like an all American old timer ...riding old time American iron! I'll let you guys, who have been generous enough to share your thoughts, know how it goes. |
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05-23-2013, 11:27 PM | #13 |
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Mmm be careful might be a scam. I love the ones that contact you saying they want to buy it for their uncle, they work offshore ..or something stupid like that..
Hey you guys have plenty of of old iron.. send some our way !!
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05-23-2013, 11:33 PM | #14 |
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Personally I have never spoken on the phone with anyone I have bought a car or truck from in the US. All of my correspondence is done via my computer.
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05-23-2013, 11:42 PM | #15 | |
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Not speaking English shouldn't be a problem. It's the money that talks. Have him organise shipping door-to-door and you will have an easy time. Online translating programs can help. Also as he is risking his money he should be switched on enough to organise a translator. Don't worry about the dilemma of selling your car overseas. I come from a country, and now live in another country where cashed up Americans have plundered their way through our old cars for at least four decades. Think of your efforts as a correction in the worldwide distribution of early ford iron. |
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05-24-2013, 12:23 AM | #16 |
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fe 26 we had it down here also but now its turded the other way with our $ being high against the usd there are so many cars coming into nz its unbelievable
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BTW love the typo... |
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