Babolat Star 5 :) - Page 3

stefbelgium · 02-27-2008, 12:18 PM

just got my mail back from babola. The babolat star 5 is not available in Belgium!!!

Help?

ericsson · 02-27-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stefbelgium

just got my mail back from babola. The babolat star 5 is not available in Belgium!!!

Help?

Well that's strange, it's certainly available in Europe...

jamauss · 02-27-2008, 12:38 PM

Check out the Prince 5000 too - I've strung about a dozen racquets on it and it's a pretty sweet machine.

iplaybetter · 02-27-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jamauss

Check out the Prince 5000 too - I've strung about a dozen racquets on it and it's a pretty sweet machine.

i only said that 8 posts ago

Richard Parnell · 02-27-2008, 01:54 PM

Sorry Guys
Its not available in Europe. Pas de chance. I used it at the last GSS symposium in Texas last year and know for a fact that 2 were sold on this basis alone (not because I used it but because the client could see it in action). Good machine and the clamps are the best on the market. The two action locking is still not as good as my 5502 or 3502 electromagnetic clamps.
All the best guys
Richard

ericsson · 02-27-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard Parnell

Sorry Guys
Its not available in Europe. Pas de chance. I used it at the last GSS symposium in Texas last year and know for a fact that 2 were sold on this basis alone (not because I used it but because the client could see it in action). Good machine and the clamps are the best on the market. The two action locking is still not as good as my 5502 or 3502 electromagnetic clamps.
All the best guys
Richard

Richard, it's available in Poland and Czech rep., they even have a website:

http://www.tenis.shop.pl/inkontrahen...kiet%7CBabolat

http://www.babolatshop.eu/vypletacistroje.htm

Very expensive though, in Poland: 4.233€ or 6.390$

in Czech rep: 5.177€ or 7.816$

chrisplchs · 02-28-2008, 05:08 PM

shoot for that price you might as well get it shipped over from the US, especially now that the dollar is crap

ericsson · 02-28-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisplchs

shoot for that price you might as well get it shipped over from the US, especially now that the dollar is crap

Yea i was thinking about that too, shipping will be expensive but never more then 1000 euros

stefbelgium · 02-29-2008, 02:56 AM

serious thinking about the shipping from America to Belgium. But guys where is the best place to buy the star 5 in America??? That I don't know offcourse. maye contact babolat America? Or something else???

ericsson · 02-29-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stefbelgium

serious thinking about the shipping from America to Belgium. But guys where is the best place to buy the star 5 in America??? That I don't know offcourse. maye contact babolat America? Or something else???

Wow Stef, take it easy, my eyes!!!

anyway, good question, come one guys, give some prices and addresses...

YULitle · 02-29-2008, 04:21 AM

That Star5 is $3000 in America and you can call Babolat directly. You can get an optional two more years (to make it five years) on your warranty for $200 more. Also, the Badminton upgrade is $349 or $399 (I forgot already!:/)

stefbelgium · 02-29-2008, 04:26 AM

and will babolat America send the machine to Belgium??

chrisplchs · 02-29-2008, 05:13 AM

babolat america won't send to belgium, or any foreign country for that matter.

ericsson · 02-29-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisplchs

babolat america won't send to belgium, or any foreign country for that matter.

So, you need to have a contact there who can send it to you

question is, how much would the shipping be? that beast weighs 141 pounds or 64 kg
Good news is, it's in one box

djeezz, 3000$ !!! that's only 1.976 euro, man what a difference...

chrisplchs · 02-29-2008, 05:24 AM

Shipping is about 1000 USD. yeah its a beast but you have to know which company is good at handling large packages and don't charge outrageous oversize shipping fees

ericsson · 02-29-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisplchs

Shipping is about 1000 USD. yeah its a beast but you have to know which company is good at handling large packages and don't charge outrageous oversize shipping fees

Damn, didnt even think about the duties and additional customs you have to pay...

i guess sending as a gift wouldnt help much wouldnt it...

chrisplchs · 02-29-2008, 05:34 AM

the quote I got was for about 950 USD. I think the only way to circumvent it is to say you're shipping to yourself cuz you are relocating to Europe or what not.

I have no idea how much a sensor costs over there

stefbelgium · 02-29-2008, 05:48 AM

well a sensor in belgium costs about 10 000 euro! what about the warrenty whit the machine. Will babolat belgium will give me the same when i buy the star 5 in America ... A 1000 euro shipping cost is ok with the low dollar these days ...
Only searching a good shop right now!! The goodwill of you guys will be necessary... I'm searching ...

greets
stef
www.tennisflow.be (not in English)--> company tennis competion

ericsson · 02-29-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stefbelgium

well a sensor in belgium costs about 10 000 euro! what about the warrenty whit the machine. Will babolat belgium will give me the same when i buy the star 5 in America ... A 1000 euro shipping cost is ok with the low dollar these days ...
Only searching a good shop right now!! The goodwill of you guys will be necessary... I'm searching ...

greets
stef
www.tennisflow.be (not in English)--> company tennis competion

Stef, ziet er leuk uit man!
I wouldnt wanne worry about the warrenty though, these machines last so long...
Better inform you about the customs...

flash9 · 02-29-2008, 05:59 AM

In this months RSI Magazine someone is selling a "used" Babolat Star5 for $2,800, he might be willing to send it overseas. I can get you his name and phone number if you are interested.

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stefbelgium New User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30	shipping serious thinking about the shipping from America to Belgium. But guys where is the best place to buy the star 5 in America??? That I don't know offcourse. maye contact babolat America? Or something else???

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YULitle Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: Guymon, OK Posts: 4,132	That Star5 is $3000 in America and you can call Babolat directly. You can get an optional two more years (to make it five years) on your warranty for $200 more. Also, the Badminton upgrade is $349 or $399 (I forgot already!:/) __________________ Michael A. -- If your flaw in stringing is consistency, http://www.youtube.com/yulitle MRT 07-08 -- your stringing will be consistently flawed.