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Tale Of Woe

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:58 am
by Starsky
I recently found an early hydraulic damper fitted to the H1 A7 etc ,in the States. It was in good condition, still operated and best of all was a decent price! The seller quickly processed my purchase and was looking forward to receiving it this weekend. All went well until it entered the Global Shipping Centre at Erlanger. On tracking the damper I discovered that it was a restricted item and classed as ' Undeliverable '. The seller didn't know what was going on. I contacted Ebay, and to be fair, they were quick off the mark. Apparently, the damper is regarded as a pressurised item and thus dangerous air cargo. If it was a gas strut, I could understand it. The money has been refunded, but now with the excuse that the damper was damaged and being returned to the seller. Either way, I have lost a rare item and am a bit pissed off! Moral of story, check with the seller as to any local restrictions regardless of what the item may be. So, the hunt is on for another damper. Wish me luck.

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:26 am
by malc87
Ive heard of this happening a few times.....

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:05 pm
by Olde Coney
If it was shipped and described as, say, a 'bracket' would that not overcome this problem

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:52 pm
by malc87
Yes, Always send a fuel tank as motorcycle bodywork as an example :wink:

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 5:19 pm
by IANAGC
can you not contact the seller and explain how to label the item

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:42 pm
by robh1f
You can still buy the damper new........or one very much like it??? with the rubber on you would never know? 8) ?

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:27 am
by Starsky
Thanks robh1f. In the Uk or the States?

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:46 am
by malc87

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:47 am
by malc87
Its the same part as the damper on a top box on the police bike.

Re: Tale Of Woe

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:55 pm
by husson73
got one from US w/o trouble.