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trasher:
I just sent frame forks , bars , headset and pads
In one box to Thailand insured for £500

Cost me £114 and it got there in four days
And that was through the post office

So I wouldn't expect to pay anymore than that
From the states

Tonto:
xcellent cheers buddy that gives me a good guide line i jus realy dont want to get mugged rite off ive found 4 of the frame set im after in the states and none in the uk wtf is that about  oh well  :rant:    cheers again bud

brettypeeps:
I paid a $100 go frame and forks. Watch out for customs charges though they cost me another £100 on a $400 frame and forks :idiot2:

Tonto:
what du mean customs what happens ?? :uglystupid2:

bobafett:

--- Quote from: khebeater on August 30, 2010, 01:03 PM ---what du mean customs what happens ?? :uglystupid2:

--- End quote ---

The seller has to mark down the value of the item on the customs slip of the parcel.

You are only allowed certain allowances for importing goods into the country.......

These allowances may have increased slightly - haven't checked the customs site for a while but as a guideline........

Up to £18 value = no charge

Up to £36 value and marked as "GIFT = no charge

Above these values and NOT marked as GIFT = 17.5% VAT + 5% DUTY + £8 "handling fees"

Above these values and marked as GIFT = 17.5% + NO DUTY + £8 "handling fees"

Others may disagree with this info from their own experiences but having imported a sh!t load of stuff from the states in the last 2 1/2 years this is my personal experience of what you can confidently get away with / or not as the case may be  :D

Occassionally things just slip through the net and there's no charge when there should be but those are few and far between now :(

A couple of years ago I had whole bikes making it through with no charge....... not any more  >:(

Good luck !

 :)

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