Genuine parts from Lithuania via eBay
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Couple of (seemingly) sweeping generalisations there.
So basically, you will need to be a lot more specific.
I have bought apparently genuine stuff from "Eastern block countries" and had no issues, but didn't pay duty as the value was low.
FlyingTomato said:
Has anyone actually tried and had success?
Are you implying everyone on ebay from Lithuania is mis-representing their stuff for sale?FlyingTomato said:
Did you get clobbered for import duties etc?
That is very dependant on the price/value of the item.So basically, you will need to be a lot more specific.
I have bought apparently genuine stuff from "Eastern block countries" and had no issues, but didn't pay duty as the value was low.
FlyingTomato said:
No generalisations intended, sweeping or otherwise.
I’m after some tread plates for an E39 M5.
Have you priced them up via the likes of Cotswolds BMW? They offer the BMW 5 Forums discount, worth asking before you starting looking at importing from Europe and risk the ball ache of postage delays, postage issues and sods law, the parts are wrong/damaged!I’m after some tread plates for an E39 M5.
d_a_n1979 said:
Have you priced them up via the likes of Cotswolds BMW? They offer the BMW 5 Forums discount, worth asking before you starting looking at importing from Europe and risk the ball ache of postage delays, postage issues and sods law, the parts are wrong/damaged!
Not yet - only got the car last week and assumed dealers wouldn’t be viable. Thanks for the heads-up!FlyingTomato said:
Not yet - only got the car last week and assumed dealers wouldn’t be viable. Thanks for the heads-up!
Yeah; deffo don't go by eBay unless you really have to!FYI the BMW 5 forums are down currently tech issues with the hosting company). But mention you're a member and you should get their discount
Lithuanian (and other) sellers on eBay are heavy on "let's upload the whole ETK on ebay", so the fact that they offer something for sale doesn't mean they actually have it, or can procure it.
That said, they are convenient for some small stuff if you are less familiar with your local parts dept, but I never found their prices to be lower than dealers
That said, they are convenient for some small stuff if you are less familiar with your local parts dept, but I never found their prices to be lower than dealers
Can't say I've bought from this seller but they often come up when I'm searching for parts.
Prices are generally very close to what you'd pay from your local dealer if you get a small discount (always worth asking particularly if you're a regular). Problem with buying from abroad is the returns process if it turns out to be the wrong part, damaged/lost in transit etc. So I generally just buy from the dealer or OEM.
Prices are generally very close to what you'd pay from your local dealer if you get a small discount (always worth asking particularly if you're a regular). Problem with buying from abroad is the returns process if it turns out to be the wrong part, damaged/lost in transit etc. So I generally just buy from the dealer or OEM.
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