Good source of rubber drive belts - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Phil G4SPZ · 4th Apr 2011, 8:59 pm

I have just received my first delivery from this US supplier. No connection with them, other than as a satisfied customer - reasonable price, quick delivery and personal service from Bob. Other sources of belts are available, although I couldn't find a UK based one selling the Teac A-108 belt kit that I required.

http://www.vintage-electronics.cc/vbelts.html

They stock a huge range of belts for all types of product.

FrankB · 8th Apr 2011, 1:41 am

You might also make note of Russel Industries here inthe States.
They took over PRB (Projector Recorder Belt Co.) and have the best assortment available here in the U.S.

http://www.russellind.com/downl.htm

They have downloadable copies of the cross ref. books available too.

HTH.

DOFFERY · 8th Apr 2011, 1:32 pm

Phil,
Have you seen the recent post re. imports from the USA , PO charges, Vat etc. ?

Colin.

Phil G4SPZ · 9th Apr 2011, 9:19 pm

Covered within the shipping charges, I understand - we're talking about a goods value under $15 here!

DOFFERY · 10th Apr 2011, 7:25 am

I wasn't referring to your particular case just pointing out the extra costs involved when importing from outside the EU, these extra costs are not covered by the shipper outside the EU.

Colin.

Phil G4SPZ · 10th Apr 2011, 12:31 pm

Yes, I'd obviously prefer to purchase spare parts from the UK but could not find a local supplier. I assume that if a US supplier offers international shipping, all import taxes etc are covered within the shipping charges. How else can it be dealt with?

DOFFERY · 10th Apr 2011, 6:59 pm

Have a look at the Pioneer 707 thread 17/3/11 on Tape Recorder section.

Colin.

Station X · 10th Apr 2011, 7:49 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by G4SPZ

I assume that if a US supplier offers international shipping, all import taxes etc are covered within the shipping charges. How else can it be dealt with?

All this generally means is that they complete a customs slip and attach it to the package. When the package arrives in the UK HMRC will decide what Import duty and VAT (if any) is payable. The carrier will then collect any cash due from you on behalf of HMRC. The carrier may charge you for this service.

Sometimes packages (especially small/low value ones) slip through the net, but you should not rely on this. Neither should you expect a large concern to falsify the customs slip. It's a criminal offence.

4th Apr 2011, 8:59 pm	#1
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Good source of rubber drive belts I have just received my first delivery from this US supplier. No connection with them, other than as a satisfied customer - reasonable price, quick delivery and personal service from Bob. Other sources of belts are available, although I couldn't find a UK based one selling the Teac A-108 belt kit that I required. http://www.vintage-electronics.cc/vbelts.html They stock a huge range of belts for all types of product. __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

8th Apr 2011, 1:41 am	#2
FrankB Heptode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Olympia, Washington, USA. Posts: 664	Re: Good source of rubber drive belts You might also make note of Russel Industries here inthe States. They took over PRB (Projector Recorder Belt Co.) and have the best assortment available here in the U.S. http://www.russellind.com/downl.htm They have downloadable copies of the cross ref. books available too. HTH.

8th Apr 2011, 1:32 pm	#3
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Good source of rubber drive belts Phil, Have you seen the recent post re. imports from the USA , PO charges, Vat etc. ? Colin.

9th Apr 2011, 9:19 pm	#4
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: Good source of rubber drive belts Covered within the shipping charges, I understand - we're talking about a goods value under $15 here! __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

10th Apr 2011, 7:25 am	#5
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Good source of rubber drive belts I wasn't referring to your particular case just pointing out the extra costs involved when importing from outside the EU, these extra costs are not covered by the shipper outside the EU. Colin.

10th Apr 2011, 12:31 pm	#6
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: Good source of rubber drive belts Yes, I'd obviously prefer to purchase spare parts from the UK but could not find a local supplier. I assume that if a US supplier offers international shipping, all import taxes etc are covered within the shipping charges. How else can it be dealt with? __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

10th Apr 2011, 6:59 pm	#7
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Good source of rubber drive belts Have a look at the Pioneer 707 thread 17/3/11 on Tape Recorder section. Colin.