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Old 04-06-2017, 03:11 PM
oldskewel oldskewel is offline
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I think auto parts vendors, unlike most vendors, should _know_ that the items they sell often have some type of urgency. That's probably why FCP has the calendar to help you choose the shipping option. So I agree, it is not really acceptable when they don't fulfill, especially when you actively pay the higher price for expedited shipping.

As an alternative, my favorite shop for BMW and Porsche parts is RMEuropean.com. They're in Colorado. Ground shipping is free with a minimum purchase ($75?). But the reliably nice surprise is that somehow they always send the stuff with the overnight DHL shipment. I don't know if it's because I'm in CA, or in the Bay Area of CA, but I always get free overnight (often with morning delivery) shipping when I'm paying nothing for the free ground shipping.

Since I expect the vendors to assume every auto parts order is urgent, for the times it is not, I add a note to let them know to take their sweet time on this one.
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