Springing into savings at VFN!!
08-03-2011, 10:01 AM
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Checked with our production guy...if you guys wanted to jump in on this one, we can accommodate that. ~ I'll leave it open until Friday - Aug. 5th 
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08-05-2011, 03:14 PM
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We can upon request...otherwise, we do forward the freight carrier your number so that they can contact you once it arrives at the destination terminal. At that point, they will call to schedule a delivery appointment and give you exact costs on freight.
08-07-2011, 10:08 AM
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Picked up our Sunoco hood at the terminal today. Fit is great for an aftermarket hood; much better than other brands I have used in the past! And it looks great on the car, really works well with the body lines!
We got the lower pressure struts as well and I would highly recommend them. there is a drastic difference in pressure from the originals. They are just right for the lighter hood.
Shipping was a bit more than expected. 35% more than expected to be exact.
Bottom line - Great looking and high quality hood! I will absolutely look to VFN for future fiberglass needs. Shame that shipping ended up being almost 40% of the hood's cost.
We got the lower pressure struts as well and I would highly recommend them. there is a drastic difference in pressure from the originals. They are just right for the lighter hood.
Shipping was a bit more than expected. 35% more than expected to be exact.
Bottom line - Great looking and high quality hood! I will absolutely look to VFN for future fiberglass needs. Shame that shipping ended up being almost 40% of the hood's cost.
08-08-2011, 11:50 AM
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Very sorry about that. Unfortunately with gas costs being the way they are...it's taking a hit on the transit companies as well...they are adding a 30% fuel surcharge on top of the base price of freight to help offset these costs.
With this being said, we are selective about the carriers we use...there are many cheaper companies out there that can deliver the product, but are well known for damage issues and not paying out claims. To avoid these headaches...we tend to stick with the tried and true who generally move our freight without issues.
I am looking into an alternative to these companies however, it doesn't drop the freight costs by much - I'd say an average of $30-35.00 - but every bit helps these days...
Thanks!
Jeanie
With this being said, we are selective about the carriers we use...there are many cheaper companies out there that can deliver the product, but are well known for damage issues and not paying out claims. To avoid these headaches...we tend to stick with the tried and true who generally move our freight without issues.
I am looking into an alternative to these companies however, it doesn't drop the freight costs by much - I'd say an average of $30-35.00 - but every bit helps these days...
Thanks!
Jeanie
08-09-2011, 08:36 AM
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Just got the call from the shipper. Should be delivered today or tomorrow. Ordered July12th, so exactly 4 weeks. Shipping was $167 from VFN to NE Indiana. More than I expected, but it is what it is, I suppose.
08-09-2011, 11:10 AM
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Will double check that for you. I do believe when the order was placed, we estimated right around $150.00 for freight...which I know this is a bit higher then that..but might be a case where that fuel surcharge comes in. Will know something in a little bit ~
08-10-2011, 10:59 AM
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Thanks ~
Still wanted to check into it tho...make sure things were lining up correctly with what our customers are being charged. Unfortunately in this case, it was a 30% fuel surcharge added in, that brought the costs up ~
~Still wanted to check into it tho...make sure things were lining up correctly with what our customers are being charged. Unfortunately in this case, it was a 30% fuel surcharge added in, that brought the costs up ~
08-16-2011, 12:10 AM
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this may have been answered already, but i'm seriously considering a WSQ hood, but i'm waiting for the next group purchase. is it possible to pick up the hood to avoid shipping costs? it wouldn't be too much of a drive and we have a truck..
thanks,
mike
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08-16-2011, 08:03 AM
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I asked Jeanie about this when I ordered mine. She said it's possible, but you'll pay sales tax. My sister lives in Skokie, so I know that'd be a chunk of money.
08-16-2011, 09:53 AM
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i think just being that i live in illinois i would pay sales tax along with shipping. even so, sales tax alone would be much less than shipping and driving there combined.. probably less than half.
08-17-2011, 11:24 AM
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Would recommend picking it up - esp. if you live in Illinois. I don't have but one carrier that ships within the state and it is an expensive lane to ship to...talking about $170 to a business or terminal pickup or $260 to a home location...this would be regardless if you're all the way downstate or an hour or so away. ~
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Would recommend picking it up - esp. if you live in Illinois. I don't have but one carrier that ships within the state and it is an expensive lane to ship to...talking about $170 to a business or terminal pickup or $260 to a home location...this would be regardless if you're all the way downstate or an hour or so away. ~
thanks for the information! i'll be watching for the next group purchase. i'm so impatient!!
08-17-2011, 11:47 AM
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Do have a chance to jump in now if you wished...we can honor these prices until Monday the 22nd Otherwise, we'll be running one again sometime in the next month or two ~
Otherwise, we'll be running one again sometime in the next month or two ~ 