Aurora cost - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

peter10tv · 8th Jan 2011, 1:09 pm

Hello,

I thought that the current cost of imortation of the Aurora would be of interest as I have just imported one.
The charges are as follows: Aurora $235. Postage $30. This paid by Paypal, came to £176.81. Parcelforce charges: Vat £29.98, Clearance fee £13.50.
So the total delivered is £220. 29.
I have since discovered that these are available(occasionally) from the UK at a much lower price....so do your research before ordering one and save money.... maybe enough to buy another tv!

Peter

mark pirate · 8th Jan 2011, 2:34 pm

I bought mine last month from gerry at crowthorne tubes for £165 inc P&P
I can highly reccommend them.

Mark

MichaelR · 8th Jan 2011, 3:15 pm

Unless the Aurora is CE marked it is unlikely that an established company would import them for resale.Legally the importer is responsible to ensure that the product is CE marked.If it is not he can be fined.

Mike

peter10tv · 8th Jan 2011, 3:15 pm

Hello Mark,

Yes, I know! I found out too late.. Still, much cheaper than that which I paid for my Domino.

Peter.

ppppenguin · 8th Jan 2011, 3:37 pm

Ask no questions, tell no lies.

If you're going to the US or have a friend who's willing to help then Darryl is happy to ship to any US address.

audiomagpie · 8th Jan 2011, 3:57 pm

Likewise got mine from Crowthorne Tubes last year. £ to $ rate wasn't so good then and I paid about £180 but looking at the website £165 is about the going rate at the moment.

Worth every penny!!

Greg

murphyv310 · 8th Jan 2011, 8:21 pm

What about to an address in Canada, my Aunt lives there but comes here every year?

ppppenguin · 8th Jan 2011, 8:23 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphyv310

What about to an address in Canada, my Aunt lives there but comes here every year?

Suggest you PM Darryl (tubesrule) and ask. I think there is some kind of customs union between the US and Canada but best to find out from people who know.

tubesrule · 9th Jan 2011, 6:56 am

Unfortunately the NAFTA agreement doesn't apply to things like this, so there may be duty shipping to Canada. It's very hit or miss, although it is usually less than what I've seen reported from the UK. From my standpoint, I have to fill out the same customs forms to Canada and Mexico as I do the rest of the world.

Darryl

MichaelR · 9th Jan 2011, 9:37 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubesrule

Unfortunately the NAFTA agreement doesn't apply to things like this, so there may be duty shipping to Canada. It's very hit or miss, although it is usually less than what I've seen reported from the UK. From my standpoint, I have to fill out the same customs forms to Canada and Mexico as I do the rest of the world.

Darryl

Over here VAT is equivalent to your sales taxes it is not duty. Duty is a seperate issue. Duty is dependent upon the category of product as to how much is charged, it ususally does not attract more than 3% for many electrical goods.

Mike

Paul Stenning · 9th Jan 2011, 11:30 am

Although we may dislike paying tax and duty they are a fact of life and should be paid if legally due. We cannot allow discussions about ways of avoiding payment here for obvious legal reasons.

Either purchase direct from Darryl and pay whatever is due, or buy from Crowthorne Tubes who presumably have dealt with all that so no nasty surprises.

8th Jan 2011, 1:09 pm	#1
peter10tv Pentode Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Essex, UK. Posts: 108	Aurora cost Hello, I thought that the current cost of imortation of the Aurora would be of interest as I have just imported one. The charges are as follows: Aurora $235. Postage $30. This paid by Paypal, came to £176.81. Parcelforce charges: Vat £29.98, Clearance fee £13.50. So the total delivered is £220. 29. I have since discovered that these are available(occasionally) from the UK at a much lower price....so do your research before ordering one and save money.... maybe enough to buy another tv! Peter

8th Jan 2011, 2:34 pm	#2
mark pirate Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK Posts: 5,185	Re: Aurora cost I bought mine last month from gerry at crowthorne tubes for £165 inc P&P I can highly reccommend them. Mark

8th Jan 2011, 3:15 pm	#3
MichaelR Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,587	Re: Aurora cost Unless the Aurora is CE marked it is unlikely that an established company would import them for resale.Legally the importer is responsible to ensure that the product is CE marked.If it is not he can be fined. Mike

8th Jan 2011, 3:15 pm	#4
peter10tv Pentode Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Essex, UK. Posts: 108	Re: Aurora cost Hello Mark, Yes, I know! I found out too late.. Still, much cheaper than that which I paid for my Domino. Peter.

8th Jan 2011, 3:37 pm	#5
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: Aurora cost Ask no questions, tell no lies. If you're going to the US or have a friend who's willing to help then Darryl is happy to ship to any US address.

8th Jan 2011, 3:57 pm	#6
audiomagpie Heptode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 825	Re: Aurora cost Likewise got mine from Crowthorne Tubes last year. £ to $ rate wasn't so good then and I paid about £180 but looking at the website £165 is about the going rate at the moment. Worth every penny!! Greg __________________ Greg BVWS committee chairman

8th Jan 2011, 8:21 pm	#7
murphyv310 Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, UK. Posts: 5,422	Re: Aurora cost What about to an address in Canada, my Aunt lives there but comes here every year? __________________ Cheers, Trevor. MM0KJJ. RSGB, GQRP, WACRAL, K&LARC. Member

9th Jan 2011, 6:56 am	#9
tubesrule Hexode Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 325	Re: Aurora cost Unfortunately the NAFTA agreement doesn't apply to things like this, so there may be duty shipping to Canada. It's very hit or miss, although it is usually less than what I've seen reported from the UK. From my standpoint, I have to fill out the same customs forms to Canada and Mexico as I do the rest of the world. Darryl __________________ Aurora video standards converters: http://www.tech-retro.com/Aurora_Design/Video_Home.html

9th Jan 2011, 11:30 am	#11
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,073	Re: Aurora cost Although we may dislike paying tax and duty they are a fact of life and should be paid if legally due. We cannot allow discussions about ways of avoiding payment here for obvious legal reasons. Either purchase direct from Darryl and pay whatever is due, or buy from Crowthorne Tubes who presumably have dealt with all that so no nasty surprises. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster