"Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'" (otto-the-croatian)
01/24/2019 at 18:55 • Filed to: huffy, bikes, cruiser, help oppo
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"Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'" (otto-the-croatian)
01/24/2019 at 18:55 • Filed to: huffy, bikes, cruiser, help oppo | 0
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When I was in the States last summer I fell in love with the regular, cheap 80 dollar Huffy Cranbrook cruiser bicycle. I wanted to take it back with me to Croatia. The airport fee was ridiculous, obviously, so I went to a UPS and all the other major shipping guys and the prices wer e well over 1000 dollars. For a bike worth 80 bucks new. I still really want one. Any ideas?
P.S. this passion I have for cruiser bikes stems from the fact that they’re really rare and expensive here in Croatia. Like, 10 times the price. I can’t find a cheap one anywhere, even used. So that’s why I’m even
considering the shipping.
Do any of you have any experience with stuff like this?
I appreciate any ideas. Thanks!
Nibby
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:03 |
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try DHL, UPS and FedEx int’l shipping prices are outrageous
OPPOsaurus WRX
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:12 |
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Wat if you disassemble it as much as possible? Could u fit it in a large suitcase? I'm thinking even taking the handlebars/fork off
Chariotoflove
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:12 |
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Oddball suggestion: can you have a local frame builder make you one affordably?
facw
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:16 |
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This place says they’ll do package forwarding for ~$300 (for a 40lb package without dimensions specified ) : https://www.usgobuy.com/en/dhl/shipping-us-to-croatia.html (never used them)
I have no idea if that’s reasonable. Part of the problem is that a bike will be both bulky and heavy, which is not a good combination for shipping.
Aremmes
> OPPOsaurus WRX
01/24/2019 at 19:17 |
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This. Bikes used to come in boxes and one had to assemble them at home. Disassembling one to fit the parts into, say, a TV box is within the realm of easy peasy.
Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:17 |
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Might see if they have any international dealers or sell internationally?
ranwhenparked
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:27 |
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Sail back on the Queen Mary 2 and bring the bike with you, because no baggage fees or weight limits on ocean liners?
TheRealBicycleBuck
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:27 |
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Have you tried Bikes Direct? They may be able to sell you a cruiser and ship it at a reasonable rate.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/cruiser_bikes.htm
DanZman
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:30 |
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Sounds like you have stumbled into a great business opportunity. Fill a shipping container with them and sell all the extras. You should make more than enough money to buy whatever bike you want!
promoted by the color red
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:31 |
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AliBaba? Buy directly from the Chinese factory.
Dogapult
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:32 |
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If you were still here, on many airlines, if you wrap a bike up in cardboard, you can take it as checked luggage for $100 or so.
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facw
> Aremmes
01/24/2019 at 19:38 |
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They are still pretty big, especially once you get them into a carrier tough enough to deal with baggage handlers. It would still be oversized luggage on the plane.
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facw
> TheRealBicycleBuck
01/24/2019 at 19:39 |
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They don’t ship outside the US unfortunately , he’d have to ship to a forwarder.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:40 |
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Is it available in Canada at all? You never know, shipping from Canada to Croatia might (I have no idea) easier.
Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 19:58 |
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Edit: JFC, even from my mid-Atlantic US zip code, assuming a 40lb bike box, is still $575. There has to be something damn close for less than $650USD (bike and shipping) in the EU.
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 20:08 |
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Biturbo was looking for something from the USA to Europe and found that USPS had some cheaper (slower though) rates. That was for a box 1/4 the size though..
punkgoose17
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 20:29 |
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eBay purchase from China or Hong Kong?
Wagon Guy drives a Boostang
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/24/2019 at 21:49 |
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Make friends with a US Military service member. They sell those at the post exchange...
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/25/2019 at 03:44 |
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maybe?
Chinny Raccoon
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/25/2019 at 05:01 |
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If there’s someone importing cars from the US they might be willing to help you out.
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Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
> Chariotoflove
01/25/2019 at 06:45 |
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Nope. Any custom build like that would be more expensive than shipping :/ Good idea, tho
Ilike_cougars
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
01/25/2019 at 12:03 |
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S
ome of my family moved from the US to India, had their furniture shipped over , did it through a private
shipping company, Id say make some calls.. See what they can offer.
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Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
> Ilike_cougars
01/27/2019 at 14:17 |
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Cool, I’ve had a couple people recommend private companies. I’ll check some out, thank you!