Ok. CrazyBiker had me curious about shipping. I have spent a fair amount of time bringing the items to the stores, getting quotes and general information. Here are the rates to ship to Chile:
Forks
FedEx = $1,061.28 UPS = $1,034.53 USPS = $1,019.78 DHL = $1,065.72
Fenders
FedEx = $918.61 UPS = $977.94 USPS = $888.53 DHL = $955.37
I have been warned: This does not include ANY duty or additional taxes the country may slap on the item for the purchaser to pay. There have been MANY cases where the buyer finds out they have to pay all this additional money (which may be ALOT!) and decides to abandon the item(s). Many money deals go south at this point which is why many people do not like to deal internationally. After having done this research, I am inclined to see the reasoning in that.
The shipping is obviously not within the realm of sanity. Hell, even after I bring the boxes to the store for quotes to the people in the U.S., I don't hear back from over half the people that have shown interest. :shaking head: