I've heard vague rumours of this and wondered what the deal was--is it true?  they'll ship 2 pins for the price of one?  Is there anything special you have to do?  does it ship across the border or just to US locations?  Any extra info that you think I should know would be great thanks!

I am sure jvegas will chime in, he can explain it better than anyone.

thanks for info i did a search on NAVL and didn't see that thread--I'll have to look into brokerage guys i guess--does NAVL have a depot in buffalo where it can be picked up from?  I like the idea of picking it up nad driving it across.

I am apparently the biggest user of NAVL EVER for Pins according to Michelle...at around 475 machines now...they have been great to work with both ways. A little pricey sometimes but to the door service, and even to the basement and out of the basement sometimes!! They also transport in one piece, so no palleting, wrapping, or crating is ever needed. They are really careful too... only one mishap in all of those machines, and they refunded both the cost of the machine and the shipping. The 2 for 1 applies to pretty much anywhere FROM and TO the States, but within Canada its not automatic. The reason its 2 for 1 anywhere in the U.S. is the 500 lb. minimum price..in other words, up to 500 lbs. is the same price, so 1 or 2 pins costs the same. Within Canada, some agencies have a 200 lb. minimum, and then higher prices from there. It doesn't necessarily mean that 2 will cost double all the time, but the 2 for 1 deal doesn't always apply. Its best to check before you use them for within Canada to avoid a surprise AFTER you've made a purchase.

Also its good to know that the 2 for 1 in the States is good for 2 machines picked up WITHIN THE SAME STATE, although there is a $50 extra pick-up charge. This works great when you only want one machine from a seller, but can find another somewhere else in the same state.

Keep in mind that NAVL does not broker the shipments, so you have to have your own broker to clear the shipments thru customs.

Could someone (jvegas perhaps?) Pm me michelle bianchi's contact info--i contacted our local rep and by the sounds of it 1100lb was the minimum weight, no 2 for 1 and i had to drive to buffalo to clear customs then they ship it to my door--couldn't figure what the "agent" was actually doing???  I'd like to speak to someone from NAVL who knows what I'm talking about and can give me accurate information.

thanks!

from Jvegas auction ...

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I do not arrange shipping, however I recommend NAVL for shipping if you need to. For within Canada, contact Tina at 613-741-4580. To the States, contact michelle.bianchi@beltmann.com   . You will need a customs broker to ship to the States, and I do recommend A and A brokers if you need one. http://www.aacb.com  .

thanks now to see if one of those ladies knows the drill to get one from the US to here.

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I am apparently the biggest user of NAVL EVER for Pins according to Michelle...at around 475 machines now...

475 !!!!!!    

Holy Crap !!!!

How come I've only ever seen about 200 of those ?!?!?



Gee, if you average about $300 per 2-for-1 deal,
that's            475 pins /  2 (2 for 1)  x  $300  =   $70,000+   !!!!

Ouch..., the sheer magnitude of that boggles my brain....

I need to tell my wife she's got nothing to complain about !



Cheers,
Steph

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475 !!!!!!    

Holy Crap !!!!

How come I've only ever seen about 200 of those ?!?!?



    Gee, if you average about $300 per 2-for-1 deal,
that's            475 pins /  2 (2 for 1)  x  $300  =   $70,000+   !!!!

Ouch..., the sheer magnitude of that boggles my brain....

I need to tell my wife she's got nothing to complain about !



Cheers,
Steph

    Just make sure she never meets my wife!!!  Actually all that shipping ( charged to a VISA) has resulted in about 5 free Vegas flights...then again, if I'd actually paid for those flights and not bought any Pins, I'd likely be ahead enough to buy a condo out there!!!

     Michelles email is michelle.bianchi@beltmann.com    She sometimes takes a day or 2 to respond but shes the one you want to deal with.

''Keep in mind that NAVL does not broker the shipments, so you have to have your own broker to clear the shipments thru customs.''

I missed some deals on ebay because the seller ship only via navl. Where i can find this damn broker, how it works ? Thanks  

   Its much easier to get a broker to clear into Canada than to get one to clear into the States, at least from what I've dealt with. Try http://www.aacb.com  to setup an account and then be ready to grab a deal when you see it!!  NAVL will then just ask for your broker acct#, then you'll be billed for shipping from NAVL and brokerage and tax from A and A or whatever broker you use. They all take credit cards too!