Why Our Prices Are Different
No Hidden Costs. Ever.
If you've spent any time sourcing obscure automotive parts online, you'll know the frustration: you find the part you need at a great price, add it to your cart, and then at the check out discover that the shipping costs more than the part itself.
Add customs fees and import duties on top of that, and what looked like a bargain turns into an expensive lesson.
We've been there. It's why we do things differently at Obscure Parts.
What's Included in Our Prices
Every price you see on our store is a landed cost — meaning it includes:
- International shipping — door to door, no matter where we're sourcing from
- Customs clearance — we handle the paperwork so you don't have to
- Import duties and taxes — fully covered, with no surprise charges on delivery
- Handling — careful packaging for parts that are often rare and hard to replace
What you see is what you pay. Nothing more.
Why This Matters for GMT400, R107 & Defender Parts
The parts we specialise in, for the GM C/K1500, Mercedes R107, and Land Rover Defender, are often only available from suppliers in specific countries. That means international freight, customs documentation, and import duties are unavoidable realities of getting the right part to you. For sure, in the GCC they will need to be imported, unless you are buying from a salvage yard - and then there's no comeback if the part fails.
Rather than surprise you at the end, we build all of those costs into the price upfront. It means our prices may look higher at first glance compared to some other listings, but when you add up the true total cost, you'll often find we're the better value.
Yes, we do add on our margin - but then we have spent time and energy in identifying the parts, reliable suppliers and we use tried and tested logistics to get them sent that mean you are not waiting weeks, or months for the parts to finally turn up.
A Simple Comparison
Here's how the real cost typically compares:
| Cost Element | Other Stores | Obscure Parts |
|---|---|---|
| Part price | Lower (looks great) | Included in our price |
| International shipping | Added at checkout | ✓ Included |
| Customs & duties | Charged on delivery | ✓ Included |
| Handling | Hidden away somewhere | ✓ Included |
| True total cost | Often much higher | What you see |
Our Promise
We built Obscure Parts because we believe sourcing rare parts for the vehicles you love shouldn't come with nasty surprises. Transparent, all-in pricing is part of that commitment and it always will be.
If you ever have questions about pricing or what's included, feel free to get in touch we're happy to walk you through it.