"Gripping Beast Amazing service" Topic
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| Bashytubits | 30 Apr 2016 12:34 p.m. PST |
I ordered some items from Gripping Beast and received it on my doorstep 5 days later. I am astounded, from England to Las Vegas in just 5 days. I do not get things from US distributors this quickly. Good job Gripping Beast! |
| jeffreyw3 | 30 Apr 2016 1:15 p.m. PST |
Mine hasn't been that fast, but yes, I think they're trying to demonstrate they don't need a US distributor. Now about that post and packing charge…  |
| Cheriton | 30 Apr 2016 1:59 p.m. PST |
Bashytubits et al: Does GB deduct the VAT for US orders? Cheers, 
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| jeffreyw3 | 30 Apr 2016 2:15 p.m. PST |
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 Steve Roper  | 30 Apr 2016 2:18 p.m. PST |
I'm also impressed by their prompt communication and overall friendliness. In my case they refunded the excess postage over and above the actual charges which brought the shipping down to reasonable. They are great to work with. |
| Bashytubits | 30 Apr 2016 9:54 p.m. PST |
Yes there is no VAT, I compared their price to what I could find on online US stores and on e bay. They actually came in a few dollars cheaper even with the shipping which is why I gave them a try. I placed the order got an e mail acknowledging it the same day and the next day they shipped it and I had it 4 days later. Since I am on the US west coast practically speaking the speed of delivery quite surprised and delighted me. The communications from them and ability to track the package were all first rate. |
| jeffreyw3 | 01 May 2016 6:57 a.m. PST |
I find I still mentally equate British pounds to dollars when on their site--even when I know it's $1.50 USD . I thought I had last night's order safely under budget and then oops at the end. Ah well… Looks like PayPal is picking up four cents on the dollar as well, but even with that, it seems a mite less than FRP's prices. |
| Flatland Hillbilly | 01 May 2016 9:03 p.m. PST |
I too have had great service from Gripping Beast to my house here in TX. Maybe not 5 days, but still within an incredible time frame from across the pond. Like Bashytubits I was pleased with the communications, and I did not find their P&P to be outrageous. |
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