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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 5/23/2005 8:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		While we are on the subject of alternative vendors, does anyone know where we can get the 96" ARC Cap 232? I have a ZDZ 80 that needs somewhere to live.


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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/2/2005 1:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		I was not quick enough! I ordered a C-160 Transall from GSP on line last night. I noted the 0.00 for the shipping on the confirmation e-mail. This morning I happened upon this thread and immediately became concerned about the shipping charges. I called GSP this morning with the intent of cancelling the order. I spoke with Leon in the shipping department who said the shipping would be $24.00 via UPS and $10.00 extra for the oversize shipping container. In view of UPS's high shipping rates to begin with I felt that was reasonable and kept the order in place. Leon just sent me an e-mail confirming the total will be $34.00. Apparently Irwin has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way to say the least and that seems to have been confirmed. Hopefully I will not be sorry for keeping the order in place. I should have looked a little more before I ordered it in that I just noticed Chief aircraft has the same plane $20.00 cheaper, live and learn!

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/2/2005 2:50 PM   
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34.00 for shipping is high for this size plane. I am sure that hasd you not called, you probably will be charged in the 40's... Dai

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/2/2005 7:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		Buy it from Raidentech or TRy there other company Egrandbuy .
Also -Kmot the parent company for some of the GSP planes is flymodels.com
THey make the Spit and the Bearcat , but I dont know how many more they make . I have visited there showroom on line .
They wont sell you unless you can but containers , I am in the process of looking into the prices and containers opportunities .
The communication is very difficult , I ask three questions and they answer one ???? I have dealt with many companies overseas and I think they are simply stalling on giving me info . Its surprising consdiering the volume I proposed and the terms and expertise we bring to the market .

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/2/2005 10:45 PM   
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The communication is very difficult , I ask three questions and they answer one ???? I have dealt with many companies overseas and I think they are simply stalling on giving me info . Its surprising consdiering the volume I proposed and the terms and expertise we bring to the market .

Dealt much with China? What you describe is pretty typical. PM me if you want some help.

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/3/2005 1:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Chuck . I did send you a PM , yes I do deal with China on a regular basis but not in this industry . One thing for sure , this company flymodels is selling so many differant people . I see some of there plane in the Kondor line of aircraft .
I have to say despite the shipping that is related to GSP , the plane are very good , so as stated before , just find an alternative source . I personally live close enought so its a mute point and the retail sales people are very nice and helpful .

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/3/2005 2:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		LDM: Have you been through the fly-model factory? I have been through several over there and it is very interesting to see who is actually building what.

A word to the wise; buy from the factory that is already making it, not from the one that wants to start making it, inspect the product before it goes into the container, and don't pay for it until you see it.

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/3/2005 2:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Jim, no I have not been the through the factory ,( I have been to China but not for the hobby business ) I have been through there virtual factory . I agree with you 100% on the manufacturing comment . They are one of the primary manufactures for GSP , however there product listing dose not show all of the GSP listing so that leads me to believe that there is also another supplier .The typical process is a factory tour and a inspection prior to container load and if your really a sharp importer you have a person in the factory on your payroll and theres .This ensure production quality , and that deadlines are met and that they are not floating your letter of credit to make other goods (a very common practice) .I am negotiating containers and prices at this time to see if they are worth dealing with and to see if they will develope exclusive planes , ones that are not currently offered . I see a trip will be needed if this progresses .
I dont want to steal this thread , so again back to the original post , the Planes are good , if you want one and cant drive there buy from RCU ads , Raidentech , Egrandbuy, ect ect ect .The shipping is clear at the time of purchase .

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/3/2005 4:26 PM   
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Real place, upfront, good people, good prices. Tell you how much to the penny to get product to your door.

I'm lucky, they are a short drive for me.

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/3/2005 7:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am a shipping manager for a small company. We use UPS and FedEx. Let me tell you something, they are ripping folks off! I was going to order a plane from GSP but I backed out when they would not tell me the shipping charge. They know what they are doing! By the way; we charge only 10% on top of the shipping charge. Depending where we are shipping an item; neighboring state or clear across the country I try to save the customer money. If they want it the next day, I check my shipping map and decide if it needs to go ground or next day. Just today, the customer wanted his item shipped 3-Day Select (UPS 3 day service). I ckecked my map and I saved him $23.00 by shipping it ground. He would have gotten it just as fast.

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/4/2005 2:14 AM   
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Have you been through the fly-model factory? I have been through several over there and it is very interesting to see who is actually building what.

Jim


Jim, what is your relationship to the r/c industry?

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 6/4/2005 4:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		This is way off the subject of this thread. I PM'd you KMOT.

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 11/27/2005 10:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		I sent two large packages with planes in them using the US Postal Service for about $30. All these concerns are why I haven't done e-businees. I know I have overpayed often for rc stuff, but I get it when the money changes hands. These types of conflicts cause me to boil, so I guess the extra costs of retail are worth every penny.

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RE: OVERCHARGED SHIPPING CHARGES FROM GSP - 11/28/2005 1:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Focke Wolf - where is Grove City ???I am in Denver Pa , (Lancaster County ) so I can drive to GSP HQ and save on all the shipping lol .
If you not far you should try picking a plane up when you want one . I went there in May and picked up a 73"p40 , no shiiping and only $935 in gas to drive the 50 miles LOL

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