solano Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hi first post on here,i've been looking at some bases on e bay from a seller called lindaflowerpark.Has any one had any dealings with this person or bought from any other American site.I'm not sure weather to take the chance as the guitar is for my son. I think the delivery cost was something like 78 dollars. Would their be any extras on the shipping cost etc. Any advice would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hi ..Think you are in the wrong forum ,with this. But yes you will have to pay about 24% vat and import duty on goods from the USA on items over about $30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 This might help you. [url="http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&propertyType=document&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014#P26_2848"]http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&propertyType=document&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014#P26_2848[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I bought a Geddy Lee Jazz Bass from a seller in California a few years ago when the exchange rate was $2 to the £. The bass was going for just over £300 but it was a false economy as insured postage and import duty added another £200 to the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1945 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I've bought several basses from the States, and can confirm all of the above. Also note that the vat and duty is charged on both the cost of the goods PLUS the cost of the carriage. For what it's worth I'd only buy from a verified retail dealer - check their website etc. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solano Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks for the replies,they've been a big help,think i,ll stick to getting something sorted over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yeah, the duty and VAT is pretty hefty, but if you factor that into the price there are still some good deals to be had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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