GreekWiz
Well-known member
First off, I totally understand this forum is associated with KDM, so maybe this will actually get to someone that will read it... if it gets me banned, so be it (it's been a slice, see you elsewhere), but I will get my opinion out there.
I also understand, I will get some heat for this post, but again, so be it, I will get my opinion out there and try to warn my fellow Canadians.
Secondly, I have no issue paying the cost of the items, it was my choice, so I did. I wanted the quality they provide over other places, so I paid extra, thats not the problem here.
My problem lies with the cost of shipping... and what happens after.
1) I was only given an option of UPS (which I hate with a passion), and the lowest was $27.58 US for shipping a padded envelope (I assume, since they won't deliver it until I pay online) to Canada. Like give me a break, the whole thing weights half a pound (1/2 lb). I have paid less for much larger items on eBay. KDM is getting more money from the shipping, which is wrong. Let the customers decide who ships. $27.58 equates to $36.50 CDN, my order was already $175.50 Canadian, but hey I knew what I was paying, so I clicked that "complete button". I feel that this shipping is way overpriced for us, and better options are available (USPS for example).
2) That's not the end of my costs, today I get a call from UPS, and I am getting dinged for "Brokerage charges" to the tune of $41.64. Unfortunately, I knew that a bill was coming, but to have it this much is a joke. I was expecting $25 maybe. This is why I hate UPS and refuse to deal with them. If it had been sent USPS, then they brokerage charge would have be $5 and the GST ($12 total)>
Also for those saying the door strikers are heavy, and that was the extra cost, no, the 7 badges and wheel center cap set is only $1 less to ship, thats why i ended up getting as much as I could.
Whatever, it's done now, but unfortunately I will never buy another thing from KDM Warehouse unless they change their shipping practices to Canada, and I HIGHLY warn other Canadians, be wary, you will ended up paying much more then you think you are.
I suggest looking elsewhere if you want badges, etc unless the shipping methods change, or be prepared to pay way extra.
Total cost for me, $218.00 ($164US) for a set of 7 badges, an extra set of wheel overlays, and the door striker set.
To those thinking, "Wow he is bitching about $50 extra for a $60,000 CDN Vehicle" it's not the money, it's the principle here. UPS are evil and should never be used, I have tried to avoid them for 20+ years, but this happens every time I am forced use them, KDM should rethink their shipping methods to Canada, if they want more sales from up here, and this post is to warn other Canadians to not get a rude surprise like I did.
Peace out.
I also understand, I will get some heat for this post, but again, so be it, I will get my opinion out there and try to warn my fellow Canadians.
Secondly, I have no issue paying the cost of the items, it was my choice, so I did. I wanted the quality they provide over other places, so I paid extra, thats not the problem here.
My problem lies with the cost of shipping... and what happens after.
1) I was only given an option of UPS (which I hate with a passion), and the lowest was $27.58 US for shipping a padded envelope (I assume, since they won't deliver it until I pay online) to Canada. Like give me a break, the whole thing weights half a pound (1/2 lb). I have paid less for much larger items on eBay. KDM is getting more money from the shipping, which is wrong. Let the customers decide who ships. $27.58 equates to $36.50 CDN, my order was already $175.50 Canadian, but hey I knew what I was paying, so I clicked that "complete button". I feel that this shipping is way overpriced for us, and better options are available (USPS for example).
2) That's not the end of my costs, today I get a call from UPS, and I am getting dinged for "Brokerage charges" to the tune of $41.64. Unfortunately, I knew that a bill was coming, but to have it this much is a joke. I was expecting $25 maybe. This is why I hate UPS and refuse to deal with them. If it had been sent USPS, then they brokerage charge would have be $5 and the GST ($12 total)>
Also for those saying the door strikers are heavy, and that was the extra cost, no, the 7 badges and wheel center cap set is only $1 less to ship, thats why i ended up getting as much as I could.
Whatever, it's done now, but unfortunately I will never buy another thing from KDM Warehouse unless they change their shipping practices to Canada, and I HIGHLY warn other Canadians, be wary, you will ended up paying much more then you think you are.
I suggest looking elsewhere if you want badges, etc unless the shipping methods change, or be prepared to pay way extra.
Total cost for me, $218.00 ($164US) for a set of 7 badges, an extra set of wheel overlays, and the door striker set.
To those thinking, "Wow he is bitching about $50 extra for a $60,000 CDN Vehicle" it's not the money, it's the principle here. UPS are evil and should never be used, I have tried to avoid them for 20+ years, but this happens every time I am forced use them, KDM should rethink their shipping methods to Canada, if they want more sales from up here, and this post is to warn other Canadians to not get a rude surprise like I did.
Peace out.
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