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twpd 11-May-2006 22:40

Buying abroad - from the USA
 
I've found a load of lovely trick bits in the USA for my 800ss racer so, I wanna buy them. What sort of charges am I likely to cop if I order stuff and customs intercept the order?

domski 11-May-2006 22:44

You need to get it listed as used parts or a gift or something - Can't quite remember, but when I was working for Parcel Farce we were always having to collect money off people for the most ridiculous stuff. Normally way way more than the item itself was worth - crazy innit.

Fiver 11-May-2006 22:50

Get them to send it as "product samples" and not parts, and you should be ok.
I fell foul of this before and learnt a harsh lesson
Cy

twpd 11-May-2006 22:55

Thanks guys. Do you think I'd get away with $3000 worth of bling sent as samples? :lol:

My credit card is quaking........:sing:

bradders 11-May-2006 23:07

gonna be 17.5% of the value plus the cost of admin - last time I did it was about £15

Fiver 11-May-2006 23:09

hehehe you *may* be pushing it a bit..Cos of the value they may pull it in anyway.... id double check your postal insurance for certain.
Maybe even try and get it sent via a courier not USPS.
Cy


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