This makes zero difference. The Amazon part will be shelved in the same bin as the part sold by "Bob's Auto" and shipped by Amazon. So you have no idea where it originated. Its whatever one the amazon employee grabs. There is zero protection with "sold and shipped" by Amazon.
I was under the impression that the Amazon warehousing system did not put similar items in same bin. Stuffed bear with pants with shower caddy. Reduces likelihood of human grabbing wrong item.
Its not there inventory. RA is not a parts retailer and they own no parts nor do the inventory anything. They are a website that is essentially giving you access to inventory at all kinds of major parts warehouses at significantly reduced prices, and significantly reduced shipping costs as well if in fact it ships from the same warehouse.
They do not - they mix stuff in bin's so the picker will have to travel the least distance. Its the genius of there model - the same part might be in 100 different bins across the building. But once NGK spark plug 12345 is in the system - then there all the same commodity as far as their inventory pick system is concerned. So when you order one, BettyLou the picker will go to the nearest bin and grab them. So if those happened to originate from Bill's Auto Parts - those will be the ones you get from "shipped and sold" by Amazon. There is no differentiator in their system - a sku is a sku.
RA sympathizers unite.
You're confusing multiple sellers on a combined product listing page.
Absolutely not. Amazon comingles commodities in their inventory and there inventory system.
So you don't like accurate information because it destroys your narrative so you hate. Typical.
I have to be careful making sure the things I want are coming from the same warehouse. If I can't, I just leave the items in my cart and wait until I order something from the warehouse that had the other parts I wanted...this is for regular maintenance items like wipers, filters etc.
With you. Many US suppliers poop their pants if you ask them to ship to Canada. RA are experts at it.
It’s like things I get on eBay … free shipping or cheaper price but pay shipping is often the same …
As usual it's a GIGANTIC YMMV.
Simply curios - have you paid any attention to the "ship from" address? I am wondering if they use specific warehouses for Canadian shipments - or maybe even bond it through a broker?
Sort of. Montana Shipping in Eureka will hold the parcel for a small fee but they don't forward. That may change. I'll have to call them and check. I have not noticed any " gathering point" warehouses. It seems they do the the collection of the GST (general sales tax) and PST (provincial sales tax) through their head office in Wisconsin. Right now we are still operating on the free trade agreement and auto part flow across the border duty free. As far a finding a "forwarder" I imagine that will just stack more charges on but I'm open to ideas if someone knows one. On the other hand if things get any worse I will just use Parts Avatar in Canada and say Adios.
Yes, me to. I shipped two rotors, pad and some misc. parts for $10.99 I think. If its all the same warehouse your really can't beat RA.
I'll PM my address so you can ship the tshirt.I guess the RA haters have united, so perhaps I should form a club.
