Anybody tried this German company? Massive savings!

[Timo]

As winter approaches I have decided to get some decent gear and have been looking at Gore-Tex clothing. Years ago, when I was young, free and single, I used to buy Rukka gear but mortgages and children meant their stuff became just too pricey. I was browsing the net and came across F C Moto (here is the link: http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_ ... Categories). They are a German company. Anybody got any stuff from them? Their prices are astoundingly reasonable for Rukka. I am a bit concerned about having to pay import tax (I'm more than happy to comply with the law and pay taxes but I don't want to find the price then becomes similar to what it would have been from a UK company).

If anybody has had any dealings with them I would be most grateful to hear of your experiences. Cheers and thanks.

[frez]

I havnt myself but I know other people have used them, there is another German company that sells rukka too, can't remember their name though. Just make sure the size you are ordering is correct as it might be a bit painful sending stuff backwards and forwards.

[Timo]

Cheers Frez, I was thinking that myself.

[geekay]

No import tax from eu countries
 Shipping costs and currency rates are your only worries.

[Juvecu]

What geekay said.

I've also heard about them before from other people buying there. I'd buy from them, but only if the saving is worth it and only if I tried the stuff on here first. I don't see why everything in the UK has to be so overpriced compared to other countries. I can buy DR-Z bits from the US for cheaper than I can get them here, and that's after import tax and delivery is added. It's like companies who import don't bother converting the currency: "oh it's $120... so that'll be £120 here then".

Also check out motoin.de and louis.de  

[mjc506]

Pretty decent - carriage is quick, and costs, like you say, are good.

If the stuff you want is out of stock, though, you may have trouble getting updates.

[Timo]

Thanks to all for those very helpful replies. If I go ahead, I'll let you know how it all panned out in case anybody else is interested.

[TravellingStrom]

I have used them twice, once for boots, once for a helmet and when you consider they only charged me $25 for shipping to Oz it was a no brainer

Eg. Shark Evoline II helmet cost me $425 delivered to my door. Same helmet on the shelf in a local shop here, $699

Of course the return costs would be too high if there is a warranty issue
Cheers
TS

[temporaryescapee]

I've used them too for a helmet.  They were good and I would happily use them again.

[SimonW]

I used louis.de before for a suit which didn't fit and carriage back to them wasn't too bad. They were very good to deal with.

[Abercol]

I've bought a few things now from Louis.de, very good service and a breeze to use, carriage has been 10 euros, roughly the same as UK carriage...their sales are good and the showrooms are amazing with the 50's style cafe in the corner.

[WeeStromer]

I'm a regular in Louis stores and online. Every now and then they have discount days, or online only sale days.
They are always seem pretty happy to help, if your struggling to find something.