JtR(Competent) posted this on Saturday, 4th May 2002, 15:56
Yeah but you`ll get stung £10.00 by customs
Speaking from experience
Lee
RE: Sopranos series 1 & 2 for £30 each delivered
RichardH(Elite) posted this on Sunday, 5th May 2002, 07:36
Thought the limit was £36 for gifts - or do they value it at UK price?
RE: Sopranos series 1 & 2 for £30 each delivered
mathew2001(Competent) posted this on Sunday, 5th May 2002, 10:12
In the delivery comment section, ask them to mark the package as a `gift`! I`ve been informed that this works, but have yet to try it myself.
Hope this helps!
Mathew
RE: Sopranos series 1 & 2 for £30 each delivered
sportsmimic(Competent) posted this on Sunday, 5th May 2002, 23:43
For an extra £20 You can get it region 1 with Widescreen picture and 5.1 Dolby surround. Worth it I think.
RE: Sopranos series 1 & 2 for £30 each delivered
Jamiepatrice(Harmless) posted this on Monday, 6th May 2002, 12:19
Hi
I would really appreciate help from you seasoned international mail order buyers.
I was about to order the Sopranos 1 & 2 but this whole customs thing has got me spooked. Having being burned out of ignorance recently with contact lenses (value £66 customs charge £11.70,ended up more expensive than UK supplier Doh!) can anyone advise on....
a)the likelyhood of the package being itercepted ( im ordering series 1 & 2 so it`ll be a pretty hefty package,hard to miss) ? Perhaps I should order individually with a few days inbetween, but i`d like to minimise the p+p costs.
& b) if it is what is the likely charge? The value of the 2 items is approx £60 inc p+p.
I will ask them to mark the package as a gift as another poster suggested, but can they do this? I mean they just might not risk it if its illegal.
Im thinking that if its not too much it could still be a very attractive deal. The best UK based price ive found is £50 per box set from play inc p+p. So theres a big margin of a saving to move in.
Look forwad to receiving your advice.
Regards
James
RE: Sopranos series 1 & 2 for £30 each delivered
dicanio(Elite) posted this on Monday, 6th May 2002, 17:19
dont order them both in the same order. You will almost definetly get stung by customs. Customs allow packages to value of £18 excluding p+p to get through or £36 if the package is marked as a gift. If you get caught, you will have to pay 3.5% import duty, 17.5% VAT and around £1.25 post office cover charge.
