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Old 24 Nov 2006
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Just a thought.....

Assuming its all screwed up & you cant get the package....is there no way you can source the parts you need in Argentina ?

Bearings are standard sizes and there are plenty of places to buy them, gaskets can be made (I had some cut from a sheet), bushes can be machined out of something thats the same material (some of mine used to be piston pins).

More exotic/special parts would pose a problem but in Argentina just about *any* standard part can be made.

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Well, DHL was supposed act as the broker but instead the Argentina unit sits on their thumbs whining that they cannot (read:won't) do anything. The package only has small gaskets, bearings, bushings,etc. It is hard to see why they even targeted it.
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Here in the US you should be able to find someone at the State Dept. who's actual job it is, is to help US citizens with such predicaments.
Let us correct our perceptions about the US State Department. They do not exist to help average US citizens. Their primarily purpose is high-level political maneuvering and oh by the way they might get you a passport if you pay enough and wait long enough and fill out enough forms twice. And if you belong to a certain class of business or political interests you might get help. Or if your case doesn't look good in the major news stories you might get token assistance. But the US embassies, consulates, and the US State Dept are not there to help the little guy, and least of all somebody who rides a bike. If you do get any sort of meaningful assistance, you are very fortunate, and certainly have enjoyed an exception.

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By the way... DHL (Holland) has a very good "not satisfied, money back" warenty. I once used them to send new credit-cards to guatemala.... which took 8 day's instead of the promised 2 day's and they refunded my payment after the first request.

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I absolutely do not support closing this thread or deleting posts from someone. We are all old enough to get along with such problems and opinions, aren't we?

I'd like to remind everybody participating in this thread that the HUBB is a place to discuss motorcycle related things, and I urgently advise you to get back to such a subject... now! ;-)

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I haven't read all the messages in this post but just wanted to let you guys know that I've been importing parts (both used and new) into Arg for the past two years w/o any problems (to private parties).

I use USPS and it takes only 4-7 days. The post office in Argentina will notify the receiver and they will have to pay a duty. I make out the invoices at wholesale price so that they save some money on the duty.

If you need more infor or help let me know.

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I've been shipping LR parts (off-road and OEM) and recovery gear (synthetic winch rope, tree straps, d-shackles, etc). I've also been selling alot of suspension air-bags for coiled trucks.

Here's the deal:

each Argentinian is allowed up to u$s 25 each year that is duty free. They keep tabs on when you used your "duty free" shipment.

After that they have to pay up to 50% of the total invoice (excluding shipping).

I've sent packages to a whole bunch of cities within BA and outside of BA.

They have always calculated the duty based on my invoice. I've even sent parts that were used and declared them as new. Obviously I've cleaned the parts well and the parts were for private use and not for resale.

A few of the boxes I've sent were very heavy, I believe there is a 65 lb limit thru the USPS.

Yes, you should prbably send the package to a private party in Arg. I have contacts all over SA thanks to our Land Rover community.

I haven't dealt with Javier from Dakar Motos yet but from what I've read and heard from people on this board he seems to be a guy you can trust and would be willing to give a hand (all the Argentinians I've met have been very helpful).

If you need help or a contact in Arg feel free to call me and I'll see what I can do.

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There is also a size limit for the box, and they measure it at the post office. Many shippers like the UPS Store sell boxes that are the maximum allowed.
Correct, I believe they measure the girth (LxWxH) and it can't exceed XXX inches (don't remember the number).

and then there is insurance......
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but like others with personality disorders, he does not feel he has a problem (its the OTHER people), has no insight, and no desire or capability to change. Just be glad he is not your neighbor or relative and don't respond to his provocations. To the others who actually try to provide assistance, thank you.
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Have you found a solution to your problem?
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Not yet...

I found an English speaker in Aduana who said they would speak to their boss about a resolution, but no word. If the parts don't get lost first, DHL said they would send them back no charge ( I have an account so I have not yet been billed for the shipment there.)
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FWIW to all involved in this thread. (if you're not involved to date, please ignore this post, you don't want to know)

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We are all old enough to get along with such problems and opinions, aren't we?

I'd like to remind everybody participating in this thread that the HUBB is a place to discuss motorcycle related things, and I urgently advise you to get back to such a subject... now! ;-)

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While he doesn't agree with deleting posts, leaving the posts will just get more people upset - so they're gone.

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To anyone who may have been following this....

My parts just arrived at my mechanic's shop in Bueno Aires!! Took exactly a month. DHL had continuously blamed Argentine Customs for not allowing the parts into the country. The truth was, customs had never seen the parts or had anything to do with holding them. DHL Argentina held the parts and did not send them to customs. When customs found out they were being blamed by DHL they contacted DHL and things got moving! Argentina customs was very helpful and kept me informed via email in English. If you have problems the email of Argentina customs "help desk" is: ayudatransitos1 ATT afip DOTT gov DOTTT ar
Thanks to everyone who tried to help me- looks like I will be able to get to TDF.

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Well done Martin!

And thanks for posting the contact info.
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