Golchen Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I know that there are a few threads around with regards to costs of importing from the US, but I was just wondering how exactly you are charged. Do you get sent a bill at a later date or something? Quote
john_the_bass Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 depends which carrier is used for the UK leg - if it's parcelforce, you'll get a letter asking you to pay the customs charge before they'll release the item - some carriers deliver and then send you a bill. Quote
Toasted Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) ^ what he said If you tell us what service the item was posted by I can tell you what you can expect. I've used pretty much them all. Edited March 28, 2008 by Toasted Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I got a bass from the US and paid the duty on the doorstep. It was delivered (very safely and on time I must add) By UPS. When calculating the duty, realise that as well as the import duty there is VAT on the full amount including shipping cost. Jake Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Toasted' post='165100' date='Mar 28 2008, 10:36 AM']^ what he said If you tell us what service the item was posted by I can tell you what you can expect. I've used pretty much them all.[/quote] sorry quick hi-jack Toasted, have you sent as well as collected? If so who would you recommend for posting a bass to Romania? thanks in advance. Jake PS would have PM'd but thought the answer might be useful to others Quote
Golchen Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Toasted' post='165100' date='Mar 28 2008, 10:36 AM']^ what he said If you tell us what service the item was posted by I can tell you what you can expect. I've used pretty much them all.[/quote] I'm considering a Gecko bass from Warmoth, so according to their website they use UPS Express. Any experience of them? Quote
modulusq6 Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 UPS are excellent, but they want paying on the doorstep before they hand over the guitar, they'll take a cheque. Quote
BassBunny Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Dillsfretless' post='165194' date='Mar 28 2008, 12:43 PM']I'm considering a Gecko bass from Warmoth, so according to their website they use UPS Express. Any experience of them?[/quote] There can also be quite a difference in the Customs Release fee as well. I have been charged £10 by Parcel Force, (UK agents for USPS), and £30 by UPS. I think Greene King has just had a delivery from Warmoth. Might be worth PM'ing him. Awesome choice BTW. I fancy building a Gecko at some point. Quote
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