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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: aaronsat on August 13, 2006, 04:50 PM

Title: Buying from Ebay.com (USA)
Post by: aaronsat on August 13, 2006, 04:50 PM
I have seen a few bits on evil bay in the US and was unsure what the situation is with regards to taxes at customs - The first item is a pair of tires.

Whats the situation, will they get stopped, how much will i get charges???

Thanks Aaron
Title: Re: Buying from Ebay.com (USA)
Post by: theRuler on August 13, 2006, 04:52 PM
out of a couple of dozen items, i have only had one pulled up by customs
and they added VAT to the value on the label

beware of lengthy delivery times though. on many an occasion i have waited 8 weeks for a frame
by that time, it's disappeared of "my ebay"

its all about trust!
Title: Re: Buying from Ebay.com (USA)
Post by: rew115 on August 14, 2006, 06:09 PM
Ruler is correct,I was waiting on a frame set.
  After 8wks,looked up seller who was a ebay member for 4 yrs!
  Seller is not a member anymore,I cant lodge a item not received as 8wks have past,Pay the extrea and get it here safe
  For get about the taxs!!!!
Title: Re: Buying from Ebay.com (USA)
Post by: CD17 on August 14, 2006, 06:55 PM
Sometimes you get hit for Tax, sometimes you don't. Just allow for the Tax & yes pay the extra & get it Airmailed its worth it.
Title: Re: Buying from Ebay.com (USA)
Post by: aaronsat on August 14, 2006, 08:03 PM
Thanks guy for all the advice - won the item and for only $30.00 so its under the threshold - its being sent UPS, so will be with me in a week.  Have confirmed it all with customs, so fingers cross.

Title: Re: Buying from Ebay.com (USA)
Post by: duncan on August 15, 2006, 05:25 PM
Just got my Skyways delivered from the US today, £14 VAT plus £8 Clearance Fee.

Items over £18 (or £36 in the case of gifts) are subject to VAT.

I'm very happy with these wheels though, worth the wait & cost, after messing around with several knackered pairs I've finally got a good set.
Well, minus a sprocket, lock ring, dustcover and wheelnuts - hence my wanted ad.
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