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@boab753
Dammit you dont even cite any anecdotal evidence! I've been dealing with the sameprominent wheelbuilder for 25 years. He's had so many Chinese shipping disasters that he will now only buy factory direct, in bulk and via his own (US based) insured carrier service. His recommendation to clients is that they never get whole wheels shipped. And thats not self interest, that's just plain sense coming from an expert with 45 years in the business. (I can provide contact details if youd like an education on carbon buying yourself)
The Chinese authorities normally discount shipping for exporters from anywhere between 90-100% of shipping costs via domestic EMS, so you can see how the prices are so very keen. However you can imagine the quality of carrier service that is effectively free. Do you think carbon wheels arent going to be thrown from plane to plane indiscriminately like everything else. Wise up man, if something seems to be cheap to be true - it usually is.
I'd be tempted to sling you in the Trolling/stark staring egit bin, but I'm willing to give someone a right to reply based on evidence.