Old 09-19-08, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
This question is impossible to answer because there are too many variables missing. Shipping is a HUGE concern and that will depend upon multiple variables:

1. are components sourced from same location as frame-manufacturer?
2. are bikes shipped assembled?
3. what are exchange-rates between source and destination countries?
4. what are differences in labour-rates between source & destination countries?
5. at what port is container arriving?
6. how are bikes delivered to final destination?
7. who pays freight-forwarder? Duties? etc.

You need to model the costs from beginning to end for the ENTIRE process and plug in numbers based upon juggling the variables around.
All excellent points. Don't forget

8. hire an excellent attorney
9. hire and excellent accountant
10. incorporate, a must and probably the first thing you should do after doing # 8 & 9
11. get insured. You'll be the first to be sued if one of the budget bikes fails.
12. good luck
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