stingrayPete1977 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 If this were in the UK it would already be mine by now and if the possibility of getting shipped is not too bad I will have a punt on it anyway [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140608637291?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140608637291?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648[/url] Whats the normal way of doing a deal like this? I have 100% ebay feedback over hundreds of items so Im sure that will be fine but what happens when it hits the UK? Sorry for the newb subject but I have never done a purchase like this, Might add another GB shuttle at some point too if it works out Thanks in advance. Quote
Doctor J Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Add about 25%, that's what you'll pay the postie before he hands it over to you. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 I see , I have asked for a possible buy it now price so I can try and get an accurate cost, if he gives me an idea I will add 25% then, What happens when it comes here, where would it end up etc? Thanks Quote
OliverBlackman Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1316538921' post='1379432'] I see , I have asked for a possible buy it now price so I can try and get an accurate cost, if he gives me an idea I will add 25% then, What happens when it comes here, where would it end up etc? Thanks [/quote] wait outside the airport with a sign that says "musicman" and see how many funny looks you get :-P Quote
KiOgon Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 If he sends it UPS it will come straight to your door, with a bill for the 3.7% import duty + VAT @ 20% on the declared value + a fee for the courier, something like £11. Then you'll have to find your cheque book - remember where you put it? Cheerz, John Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) I have my cheque book but not the spare cash to meet the price he has offered it to me for once that 25% is added it takes it near to what I paid for my 2010 less than a year ago. Plan B is now in effect Thanks for the info though folks, food for thought and those who think you can still get a pre EB for $700 might be in for a shock when they find that won't cover the import duty! Holiday with an empty case in order me thinks Edited September 20, 2011 by stingrayPete1977 Quote
charic Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Your going to make money smuggling dwarves so you can afford this? I may know someone who'll be interested Quote
clarkpegasus4001 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 If you buy a bass/guitar from the USA make sure the seller does NOT post it via UPS! I work for them they are expensive (unless you are stinking rich of course). I buy and have bought a lot of stuff from the USA. What I do is ask the seller in advance if they will ship USPS (United States Postal Service) which is a bit like our equivalent Royal Mail. It usually costs around $120 to ship including insurance but it will be 3 times that with UPS believe me. I always pay with Paypal using my credit card (so should anything happen, like he does not send it), you are covered because Ebay will only cover up to £500 anyway. Once it arrives you collect it from Royal Mail and then pay them the import duty/tax on it at whatever the rate is. Quote
Darkstrike Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1316538358' post='1379421'] Add about 25%, that's what you'll pay the postie before he hands it over to you. [/quote] Thought it was 21% tax in Ireland, and 18% in England, or are you including the shipping price too? FWIW, I've bought quite a few basses from the US, no trouble, but I've always gone through stores, or eBay stores. Edited September 20, 2011 by Darkstrike Quote
Doctor J Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Including the shipping price. The Man will take whatever he can get his hands on. The ad quotes USPS as the courier, so that should end up with Royal Mail's parcel division. Over here, they take cash at the door, though it may be different for you in the UK. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 What is the tax, Vat? Quote
Doddy Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 I was looking at that Stingray earlier.....For some reason I knew you'd be interested. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 It's spot on for me Doddy, Different again to my others as it's a rosewood board and not a common bass on these shores either. I'm playing a 5 most the time now and have been looking at that era of bass for ages in a 4 yet it never occured to me to go for an early 5. I might look for a ceramic pup rosewood board 5 though just to cover more Ray angles PS I'm playing at the swan in Leek on October the 4th Quote
Doddy Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1316547257' post='1379581'] PS I'm playing at the swan in Leek on October the 4th [/quote] I'll pop in then Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 Nice one , I will drop you a text nearer the time and treat you to a pint what's it like in there and will an originals band be thrown out? Quote
Doddy Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1316548106' post='1379606'] Nice one , I will drop you a text nearer the time and treat you to a pint what's it like in there and will an originals band be thrown out? [/quote] Ace. It's a nice pub...it won't be any problems being an original band. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 That's cool then, we have some talented people in the band but I have no idea which line up it will be! I'm actually meant to be practicing my reading right now so I'm off Quote
simon1964 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1316544215' post='1379523'] What is the tax, Vat? [/quote] Customs duty and VAT. Details here - http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/tax-and-duty.htm And IIRC its charged on the value of the goods and shiiping costs. I imported a bass from Seattle last year, and ended up paying just over 20% of the price in duties before the bass could be collected. Quote
Chris2112 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 If you can get that into the UK I'm sure you'd love it. It looks fantastic! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Posted September 21, 2011 He has reduced his price to me saying the other guys offer fell through, I'm really tempted now! I think he thought I was pulling his chain when I said I needed to factor an extra 25% but maybe he has been checking it out and found it to be correct. I'm going to chew it over today I think. Isn't it nice Chris! Quote
charic Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 You'll have to let us know when you've finished relic'ing it Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Posted September 21, 2011 It's only a few knocks on a 22 year old bass Charic, If I wanted new I'd buy one oh hang on I already did I could get the knocks done easy enough if I needed, I know a man who can Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Posted September 21, 2011 Bit of a minefield this import lark. The worst thing is that now Im looking at eBay USA at all the other listings Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Posted September 21, 2011 I have put an offer on the table based on UK prices plus a little for the rarity value and looking at eBay.com at other Ray5's listed. Time will tell and the missus is going to blow a head gasket quicker than a Rover K series engine trying to drag a Freelander up a hill towing a trailer Quote
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