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Date:         Thu, 28 May 1998 11:31:39 EDT
Reply-To:     Benjita@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Cory Zumbrennen <Benjita@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: SA Grill Importing Update
Comments: To: vince_pappalardo@OM.CV.HP.COM, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Hi All,

Are we all not interested in this?? Or is it a dead issue. I think that this is the solution to the poor lighting standard on the '86+ Vanagons, and would be well worth the effort to retrofit to the round headlights. I have a similar setup on my GTI and it is great. It cost closer to $500, but you had to replace the radiator support. I ythink that paying the $155 for the parts then $55 each to ship them is a good deal. $210 plus the cost of a pair of 7" H4's (generic ones are like $20 ea.) and buckets, and you've got great lighting and a unique looking Vanagon.

How about you list vendors out there?? You could sell these like hotcakes once there in the country. 50% markup...I'd buy one for $300.

So we've got Vince here, who has done some research, and is willing to do the remaining legwork all for a $30 deposit. The lights and grills would be insured in case of loss. This is a good deal and we're passing it by:-(

Alrighty then, enough of my enthusiasm run amok. Anyone have any comments???

Cory '86 Syncro Westfalia

In a message dated 98-05-22 18:16:23 EDT, vince_pappalardo@OM.CV.HP.COM writes:

<< Hi All,

A few weeks back I sent out the below message on my offer to help orchestrate the group purchase of SA grills. To date, only three people have responded. That is not enough to offset the customs and shipping charges. So, unless alot more people of the original eighty or so that showed initial interest let me know otherwise, I am not going to put any further effort into this offer.

Regards,

Vince

P.S. One of things I talked about with the broker was insurance to cover the financial cost of the parts in case some how they disappear before we get them. That is part of the $1500 to cover customs and shipping.

_____________________Original Message_________________________

I talked to a customs broker today who deals with SA routinely. We did a quick calculation on a very complex process to get an estimate of how much it would cost to get 50 grill assys. from the SA dealer to the US. We came up with $1500; if split 50 ways that is $30 per person. There would also have to be related charges to distribute the items to the various list members around the US. I estimate that to be $25 per person. So, for $55 dollars each on top of the cost of the grill, we could do this with out any help from any SA list member.

I will offer my time to work out further details if others are still interested in this (assume the price of the grill is the reported higher price of $155 w/emblem). The way I would structure it would be to get a nonrefundable deposit from each individual to cover the estimated $30 of customs charges (all of this money would go towards the shipping. Any excess balance would be disturbed equally to lower the overall price of the grills. Any debit would need to be made up in the final payment to me). I would use this as the basis to confirm the exact number of grills to be shipped. From there I can come up with an exact price of the grills. I would also seek a local bulk mailing company to distribute them to each of the participants. The final check to me would include the price of the grills, the shipping to the mailing company, and their fee to distribute them.

It sounds complicated but it is the best way I thought of to minimize the risk to me. I also would be open to alternatives to this if anyone has them. I was a participant in one of the group purchase of the heaters and it went smooth enough not to discourage me from organizing this one. So, what do all think? How many are still interested under these or similar terms? Does any one else want to pursue the Germany or Canada routes (If you give me part number I will)? Are there any other members actively pursuing this in any another way for profit or pleasure that would be in conflict with this?

Let me know what you think.

Vince Pappalardo. >>


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