Import costs!! - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

rob77 · 6th Feb 2008, 9:36 pm

Hi all.

Just thought I would let the forum know that I ordered 2 Auroras 2 weeks ago.
They are now in the UK but the cost for me to get them delivered including VAT,handling fee, etc is £70.44!! Just thought I would let you all know that you can get stung!! I only have a limited time to pay or they will be returned to sender!

I have been lucky in the past, (I have ordered a few) but I thought I would bring it to you attention.

I also wondered how other members have got on with regard to this matter?

Regards to all

Rob

Ps
Thanks Darryl for a prompt dispatch.

ppppenguin · 6th Feb 2008, 9:44 pm

This has been extensively discussed. I think the worst case for an Aurora was almost £40. £25 to £35 is common. We all resent paying those charges but it's still good value!

The only way you'll avoid charges is to pick one up when visiting the US. Then bring it back in your bag and hope that HM Customs don't search you and make a fuss.

rob77 · 6th Feb 2008, 10:08 pm

Hi

I didnt realise that this had been discused in detail. I agree that it is still good value, I was just bringing it to the attention of others.
If any mods read this post, please feel free to remove it.

Regards
Rob

6th Feb 2008, 9:36 pm	#1
rob77 Tetrode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norwich Posts: 87	Import costs!! Hi all. Just thought I would let the forum know that I ordered 2 Auroras 2 weeks ago. They are now in the UK but the cost for me to get them delivered including VAT,handling fee, etc is £70.44!! Just thought I would let you all know that you can get stung!! I only have a limited time to pay or they will be returned to sender! I have been lucky in the past, (I have ordered a few) but I thought I would bring it to you attention. I also wondered how other members have got on with regard to this matter? Regards to all Rob Ps Thanks Darryl for a prompt dispatch.

6th Feb 2008, 9:44 pm	#2
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: Import costs!! This has been extensively discussed. I think the worst case for an Aurora was almost £40. £25 to £35 is common. We all resent paying those charges but it's still good value! The only way you'll avoid charges is to pick one up when visiting the US. Then bring it back in your bag and hope that HM Customs don't search you and make a fuss.

6th Feb 2008, 10:08 pm	#3
rob77 Tetrode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norwich Posts: 87	Re: Import costs!! Hi I didnt realise that this had been discused in detail. I agree that it is still good value, I was just bringing it to the attention of others. If any mods read this post, please feel free to remove it. Regards Rob