Uk to SA courier - Small parts for old BuzzRack

[Bertie N]

Morning Hubbers

 

Looking for some advise on a purchase.

I have a very old BuzzRack and is need of some new parts, rack is working 100% but is showing some signs of ware on the plastic wheel straps and a few other parts.  I have been trying with the agents for BuzzRack in SA to source the parts but are unable to find for such a old rack.  I really don't want to purchase a new rack just for the sake of not being able to replace a few worn parts adding up to +-R550 which are available for purchase in the UK.

The online store RookBox.co.uk does not courier to SA, so my question is how do I get the parcel to SA without breaking the bank for courier fees?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice or assistance.

[Dexter-morgan]

I know the Courier guy now does international shipments Starting at like R460

[warick_wrx]

Depending on the  weight, you could also consider Aramex Global Shopper. 

[Bertie N]

1 hour ago, Dexter-morgan said:

I know the Courier guy now does international shipments Starting at like R460

Thank you for the recommendation.  Will enquire with Courier Guy.

[Bertie N]

1 hour ago, warick_wrx said:

Depending on the  weight, you could also consider Aramex Global Shopper. 

The parcel should be around 300g to 500g and half the size of a shoe box.

How exactly does Aramex Global Shopper work in term of signing up, payment and taxes?

[RocknRolla]

Aramex basic is a once off cost of R150. This provides you with a unique code that you use when adding address details to your purchase.

Depending on where you purchase, (In this case the UK) you will use the address provided by Aramex for that country. (It's normally the aramex distribution centre in that country)

The Item gets delivered there, your unique code is allocated to your global shopper account.

Your global shopper account has your local delivery address linked.

There is a rate calculator on their website, and it's pretty accurate.

Shipping rates are calculated based on weight, and for one KG its about R360.

Duties are added once the package arrives in SA, This is done based on the commercial invoice that you provide.

I have used this service numerous times to bring items in that is not available in SA (Dishwasher wheels, moto comms components, electronics for testing purposes)

I highly recommend Global shopper, as their transport times are pretty good.

[Anthem24]

Postnet uses Aramex, so it might be worth popping in to your local branch to see what they say?

It might be cheapest for the parcel to be delivered to the Aramex depot in the UK, and you collect from your local Postnet. 

https://www.postnet.co.za/international-postnet-global-express

[Jan-Hendrik Hollenbach]

Bertie, it may be a bit too late, but have to tried the Buzzrack Distributors, Raffa Bikes in Midrand?

There are sometimes some interchangeability with the newer models, because thats how Rodney from Raffa sorted me out.

[Graham W]

I have 2 brand new ones for you  no longer have the rack.

Dm

[Dexter-morgan]

5 minutes ago, Graham W said:

I have 2 brand new ones for you  no longer have the rack.

Dm

Brilliant!!

[Bertie N]

58 minutes ago, Graham W said:

I have 2 brand new ones for you  no longer have the rack.

Dm

Thanks Graham.  

I have DM'd you

[Bertie N]

Thanks for all the assistance fellow hubbers, much appreciated.