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Hi all, my latest restoration has been an absolute journey & joy to do = Trek 8900 from 1991. Although my most expensive too. But I love it! And it’s a keeper long term.
Some of you observant folks will have spotted this advertised in the USA (back in January 2022). No one bought it after the original ad got pulled, it was priced high of course (even for USA). Then add the risk of import duties bringing it to the UK probably had many thinking it simply not worth the costs. If you had those thoughts, you were completely correct (read on)
BUT… The temptation was too much for me to ignore it. A little work bonus money came in unexpectedly. So what better way to spend it. I contacted the seller and it was still available. Decided to pay the full asking price (approx. $1300) and import it to UK (Aberdeenshire, Scotland). The seller was great to deal with, another retro enthusiast with a nice collection. Lots of details & photos were shared. With shipping agreed, and with my payment made = the nervous wait started as the Trek 8900 made its way from the USA to Scotland. Not in one box, but in two boxes! Due to shipping constraints = not cheap (approx. $280).
The good news = 7 days later, both boxes arrived in Aberdeen courier depo safely.
The bad news = both boxes had import & tax charges to pay before releasing the boxes the last 20miles to my house. Leaving me another £380 to pay (ouch). I knew the risks, sometimes you don’t get hit, other times you do. But I bought it knowing I would probably have to pay up. So I did and boy was it worth it!
As I unwrapped the boxes, parts it became very apparent this Trek 8900 was in amazing condition! Not quite but almost NOS. I loved the handwritten note as I opened the first box. So, I’m dedicating this thread to show case the full strip down, service and rebuild I have just completed. Bare with me as I upload all the photos / story during the next 24hrs. You will get the full rebuild. Enjoy!
Regards
James
Some of you observant folks will have spotted this advertised in the USA (back in January 2022). No one bought it after the original ad got pulled, it was priced high of course (even for USA). Then add the risk of import duties bringing it to the UK probably had many thinking it simply not worth the costs. If you had those thoughts, you were completely correct (read on)
BUT… The temptation was too much for me to ignore it. A little work bonus money came in unexpectedly. So what better way to spend it. I contacted the seller and it was still available. Decided to pay the full asking price (approx. $1300) and import it to UK (Aberdeenshire, Scotland). The seller was great to deal with, another retro enthusiast with a nice collection. Lots of details & photos were shared. With shipping agreed, and with my payment made = the nervous wait started as the Trek 8900 made its way from the USA to Scotland. Not in one box, but in two boxes! Due to shipping constraints = not cheap (approx. $280).
The good news = 7 days later, both boxes arrived in Aberdeen courier depo safely.
The bad news = both boxes had import & tax charges to pay before releasing the boxes the last 20miles to my house. Leaving me another £380 to pay (ouch). I knew the risks, sometimes you don’t get hit, other times you do. But I bought it knowing I would probably have to pay up. So I did and boy was it worth it!
As I unwrapped the boxes, parts it became very apparent this Trek 8900 was in amazing condition! Not quite but almost NOS. I loved the handwritten note as I opened the first box. So, I’m dedicating this thread to show case the full strip down, service and rebuild I have just completed. Bare with me as I upload all the photos / story during the next 24hrs. You will get the full rebuild. Enjoy!
Regards
James
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