Veils Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I very nearly bought a DJ4 today and have now decided I would quite like to get me one. I have been in touch with Bass Central and they have quoted me a price of $1189 for a 4 string (they claim RRP is $1699) and $1329.00 for a 5 ($1899 RRP). I am trying to spend less than £750 if possible which means these seem like great prices. They have also quoted me about $295 for shipping. What is the likelihood I am going to get stung on customs and how much is it likely to be? I know little about these things. I remember me and a mate ordered hoodies from the states, mine got checked, his didn't and I remember being narked about how much I had to pay!! I checked the importing thread but there wasn't much about the States, mainly Ishibashi..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 add an extra 22% and you'll get a pretty accurate figure. chances of getting away with it = zero. all couriers will charge you on behalf of HM Customs & Excise, and charge you a handling fee of around £8 (i think) for doing so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 For example $1329 (bass) + $295 (shipping - which seems about double what you should be paying if you ask me. Speak to THE DUDE) + 5% (Import duty - rough, may be less) + VAT. So (((1329+295)*1.05)*1.175)/2 = £1k I say again, speak to Steve "Dude" Barr at the dudepit. He may be able to help you bring this down a bit. Alternatively buy the JO dudepit ltd edition in the for sale section. I've got one and it's a corker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Duty is 3.9 per cent and VAT 17.5 per cent on the total, including shipping. I'm facing the same bill myself in a few days ... Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I got away with it twice using UPS from Bass Central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) Does it have to be new? Used in the UK you can get them in ace condition from as low £650 up to about £800 and you know exactly what you're paying for. With regards shipping in the US, there's been a change in the USPS policy for shipping to the UK which now means a well packed bass is about two inches too big to be shipped, though do they take a tape measure to these things I wonder? I imported a second hand DJ5 from the US a few months back. It was shipped FedEx (who made no charge for handling the import duties). The value of the bass was declared at, I think, $700 and in the end, with shipping and duty it cost me a hair under £800. As I say though, I have seen DJ5s go for as little as £650 on Bassworld, though I think people are getting to know now just how great they are and I sold the on I imported a few weeks back and got my money back. I paid £700 for my white DJ5 with batolini pre-amp fitted back before Christmas 2006. Edited September 4, 2007 by P-T-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='Sean' post='55632' date='Sep 4 2007, 11:06 PM']I got away with it twice using UPS from Bass Central.[/quote] Yes but if you had planned on not having to pay it you would surely have ended up with a bill! Best to budget for the worst... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='P-T-P' post='55672' date='Sep 5 2007, 12:16 AM']I paid £700 for my white DJ5 with batolini pre-amp fitted back before Christmas 2006.[/quote]And what a bargain. That is a [i]fabulous[/i] bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='Rich' post='55702' date='Sep 5 2007, 08:04 AM']And what a bargain. That is a [i]fabulous[/i] bass.[/quote] I thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Look here quickly!: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2485"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2485[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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