In a message dated 1/17/08 9:08:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM writes:
> I think it is a bit strong to call this a ripoff. A ripoff is when someone > intentionally tries to steal from you. VW isn't stealing here. They use > UPS to ship overseas and that is what UPS charges for shipping. > > If you want the book without paying the overseas shipping rate, then I would > go to my local VW dealer and ask them to order for you. Maybe you can ask > them to ship it for you in the next transatlantic parts container. > > why wont they ship postal? i just shipped a pair of mk1 vw cabriolet rear shoulderbelts and the metal housings, (heavy box) and it was like $56 to england.. postal..
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