Thanks Lumix.  I had done the exercise myself, also did Lithia.  Part themselves were cheaper with Lithia, but freight was more, so worked out about the same as twosrus.
 
The exch rate has moved a bit since this started.  just waiting to see if it's still going ahead.  If not, I'll order myself.

Amayama is a very good website - unfortunately prices have taken a bit of a hike. I remember the price for the item used to include delivery (or maybe it didn't and memory is getting the best of me). That and the delivery time is a bit of a buzzkill.. just ordered an SW20 fan speed knob (little small plastic interior piece).. 12-13 days lead time for delivery lol

Still probably my personal favourite though. Cheaper than any dealership in my experience - just don't be a nugget and make sure your part numbers are correct!

Shaz, I did the same thing recently. Had spreadsheet comparing all the part costs from different suppliers for my recent purchases.

The wait time is only bad if you are in a rush. Haha. I still always check the Toyota dealership first because Amayama is not always cheaper especially when adding postage.

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Hey Shaz, as were now down to 3 (I suspect it will end up being 2 - you and I) I'm questioning whether it's worthwhile.

In terms of over $1000 I was going to split the order into two shipments.

In terms of some comments regarding this process 'costing money', I'm well aware of that and was merely trying to facilitate something that would save on postage and help a few people who were also after some parts.

I appreciate the comments/advice but when they have been raised before there's no need to reiterate the point.

MG_MR2 you are doing a great thing of thinking of others and trying to help out. Commendable.

Point is reiterated to ensure enthusiasts and you are aware of buying channels to gain their own pricing and what shipping costs are. The suppliers referred for some of the parts are questionable if that's the best channel/cheapest seller for the same part.

The thread is not being transparent (posting) on exact final costs (delivered to their door) and their saving. Personally I have been part of group buys many many years ago only to find out in the end the organiser is doing it to have there parts / shipping paid for by the group and purchased through a USA supplier that was more expensive than others; few people got burnt so to say.

MyUS shipments from USA in the last month, including insurance, standard shipping total weight at 7.4lbs at $58usd, 11.4lbs for express/overnight $131.06usd. eBay global shipping from USA 13lbs at $35usd. Amayama from UAE $59.07aud (box of a over a dozen bearings, syncros, seals).

I understand your points Tony, but to say the thread is not transparent is not for you to say, it's up to each of the people interested to make their own decision. The reason it could not all be more precise is because of exchange rates, foreign conversion fees and postage within Australia while trying to post to one rather than multiple locations to reduce costs. All things I pointed out on numerous occasions.

In any case, this has proved to be more has hassle than it's worth so I won't be taking it any further, apologies to anyone for any inconvenience.

Shaz, we might be able to talk offline and sort something out for a few items between us.

MG_MR2
Shaz, we might be able to talk offline and sort something out for a few items between us.

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Bushes needed -  is the group buy going ahead ? I would like to join if I'm not too late.

Hey mate, as per previous post, not going ahead at this point, if people are interested and are willing to wait for others to get onboard and ordering/delivery etc then PM me