Brownells - Impressive CS

Onagoth said:
I think there may be an error in your logic....Category 1 does not describe firearms or components, it designates items as being defense articles or defense services. Category 1 is not a definition, it is a list.

126.5(6) indicates that firearms, close assault weapons and combat shotguns listed in Category 1 still need a license. It does not say that other items listed in Category 1 still require a license. Because category 1 is not a defintion, the exclusion provided for in 126.5(6) doesn't apply to the whole category.

And if your interpretation is in fact correct, I note 123.17(a) which exempts components and parts for Category 1(a) firearms except when those components are barrels, cylinders, receivers, frames or complete breech mechanism when the value does not exceed $100.

Plus, you may able to make a case that the sights are not manufacturer to military specifications. If they are not, they qualify for a different exemption.

I'm not an expert in ITAR though, and I just quickly read over these sections, so I could very well be wrong.
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I borrowed that from another member who posted it; he did his digging after Brownells stated the limit had not changed. Brownells is sticking to the $100. Til I see evidence that they are wrong in their interpretation I will assume it is right. Hopefully it is wrong.
 
50calshooter said:
So what if one $500 order has to be split into 5 orders, the savings wash or sometimes their shipping is only like 4 bucks...
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what shipping method are you guys choosing?
i ordered a Ken Farrel rail and got absolutely hosed with shipping - i chose parcel post surface or something, and they shipped it via UPS, charged me like $20 shipping, and then UPS pulled their whole brokerage fee bull####.

i need to order some sights from there and would not want to go through that again.
 
manbearpig said:
what shipping method are you guys choosing?
i ordered a Ken Farrel rail and got absolutely hosed with shipping - i chose parcel post surface or something, and they shipped it via UPS, charged me like $20 shipping, and then UPS pulled their whole brokerage fee bulls**t.

i need to order some sights from there and would not want to go through that again.
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in the comment box during checkout be sure to mention you want nothing but international first class mail or cheaper than that.
 
Two things:

1. The limit is US$100. wholesale value. (The retail value is irrelevant.)
2. Brownells, having recognized your patronage, (and) appreciating your patronage, is now selling to you at the wholesale price. :cheers:
 
This discussion prompted me to test it out for myself! I just ordered a Kimber ambi safety and a flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop for a total of 101.55$. I did not include a company.

Cross your fingers!
 
Someone should put in a substantial order over $100 and see what happens.


*edit* What I meant was someone should try and put through an order just shy of the $500 (supposed new limit) and see what happens.
 
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I placed an order last week but my cc was not charged? I had an automated email sent to me but it didn't say anything in it, I tried to reply but it was a no reply address

Do I have to call them to confirm or something?

Nvm I called to clarify, it was on hold because of a note I placed about adding an extra item even though the total would just pass $100 by a few bucks.
 
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