Allan the Plumber Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Not sure if I should say anything about this as I'm bound to cross someone or UK customs but.......... Just purchased this item from a company in the US Agena Astro Products had a sale on and I bought the TeleVue Powermate 4x2" from them at an exchange rate plus postage of £205.00................. (Greenwitch Plus postage £285.00) Ordered in 15th October had 1 phone call from US (didn't put correct email address on doh ) 2 confirmation emails one with final invoice Well arrived today 22 Oct and got away with out any import charge or VAT, I thought after reading a few threads that may incur this when it arrived. Everything looks fine they will also except it returned and will pay postage if any issues as long as this is with in 30 days of receiving item plus a $10 discount on my next order (might be pushing it there) The only huge problem and possibly the greatest that may effect me continuing with this interest is the idiots printed the valve and cost of item on the box. and guess who signed for it this morning!!!! :o WANTED New place to live ( after operation to remove Powermate from body cavity) will be sharing with slight damage OTA, bent weight bar on NEQ6, box of broken lenses and other glass bits. I'm sooo grounded Edited October 22, 2013 by Allan the Plumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Nicely done there sir, although epic fail on the delivery, should of had it sent to a mates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Just wait ... it's not unknown of (and quite common to be honest) for the bill to follow along later depending on what service brought it into the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Just wait ... it's not unknown of (and quite common to be honest) for the bill to follow along later depending on what service brought it into the UK Knew it was too good to be true last time I ordered something from US that had duty I had to pay it before I could collect it from main sorting office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 yep i had a bill 3 weeks after a US delivery once Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 yep i had a bill 3 weeks after a US delivery once Sheila Ah I see # Can I ask was your purchase from US a large one or comparable price to Powermate I only ask as I mentioned before the last thing I had from the US I had to pay up front before I could collect it, wondered if this was the same. Also there was nothing on the item to say duty to pay and there was no evidence of what was being shipped apart from price I only ask as maybe I could of slip through the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ah I see # Can I ask was your purchase from US a large one or comparable price to Powermate I only ask as I mentioned before the last thing I had from the US I had to pay up front before I could collect it, wondered if this was the same. Also there was nothing on the item to say duty to pay and there was no evidence of what was being shipped apart from price I only ask as maybe I could of slip through the net It was less than the powermate and it cost me 20% vat plus import duty and customs charge for the privilege.... what i ordered i could not get here so not so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CodnorPaul Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Oh dear Allan - bet that didn't go down well, I have switched all statements online, and strategically lock away receipts - best bet Good luck with customs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Oh dear Allan - bet that didn't go down well, I have switched all statements online, and strategically lock away receipts - best bet Good luck with customs... Okay that negates part of my PM just sent you've read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You could always tell the missus you sold something to pay for it, sometimes works in my house. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yep I ordered the gopro hero 1 when it first came out from the states and got the import duties bull 7 weeks after it had arrived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Doctor Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I notice how import duty doesn't work the other way around. A few years ago I bought a CPU from the states as it was significantly cheaper but by the time that the IR had put taxes on it, it worked out more expensive than buying it in the UK. Just seems that we are stitched up over here all the time with exchange rates and taxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foundaplanet Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 And you are hoping to go out and play tomorrow night...nice one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) I must be very fortunate as I don't have problems with Pita about buying things if I have the money I just do it :D :D enjoy the powermate Edited October 22, 2013 by Ibbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest devil74 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Allan I have ordered loads of stuff from Agena Astro..they are a cracking outfit..and I have never had a customs bill but thats prob because I have it shipped to our company in US and they bung it in with their shipment to us..so I even get free shipping. I wouldn't worry too much mate. Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 If they catch up with you, the amount payable will be £41 for VAT at 20%. Customs duty on cameras and photography, which astro stuff falls into, is 4.2% of the value, but if this is below £9, which it should just be, they don't charge it. So put the £41 aside, and if they don't ask for it in the next 6 weeks, buy some more tackle with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Allan I have ordered loads of stuff from Agena Astro..they are a cracking outfit..and I have never had a customs bill but thats prob because I have it shipped to our company in US and they bung it in with their shipment to us..so I even get free shipping. I wouldn't worry too much mate. Damian If I'd know that mate I'd got you to order through your company could of save the worry I'm having about a large man from customs and excise turning up at the front door with a big stick lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 I must be very fortunate as I don't have problems with Pita about buying things if I have the money I just do it :D :D enjoy the powermate You are a lucky, brave man yeah please clear skies Wednesday night would love to see what the web cam and powermate can do to Jupiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 If they catch up with you, the amount payable will be £41 for VAT at 20%.Customs duty on cameras and photography, which astro stuff falls into, is 4.2% of the value, but if this is below £9, which it should just be, they don't charge it. So put the £41 aside, and if they don't ask for it in the next 6 weeks, buy some more tackle with it I did wonder about that Pete, was on CE website and it did mention that some video and camera stuff incurred lower duty but couldn't find anything concerning astromical bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You are a lucky, brave man yeah please clear skies Wednesday night would love to see what the web cam and powermate can do to Jupiter She has a hobby as well rem its a partnership no matter what they tell you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Great post Allan. The thought of me ordering something like an Ethos from them, only for my wife to take delivery of it ( & see its cost ) fills me with total horror. I always play it safe. I'm after a 4x Powermate in the future, but will probably get one from Astrofest. They usually offer some sort of tradeshow discount ; i think i got a 10% discount on my 2x Powermate, although not as good a saving as yours, better than nowt. I can then sneak it home in my rucksack, undetected, no questions asked for it to take residence in my (locked) eyepiece case. Anything bigger than this, well.....i usually say its a society scope (or whatever) and say 'i'm looking after it' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Great post Allan. The thought of me ordering something like an Ethos from them, only for my wife to take delivery of it ( & see its cost ) fills me with total horror. I always play it safe. I'm after a 4x Powermate in the future, but will probably get one from Astrofest. They usually offer some sort of tradeshow discount ; i think i got a 10% discount on my 2x Powermate, although not as good a saving as yours, better than nowt. I can then sneak it home in my rucksack, undetected, no questions asked for it to take residence in my (locked) eyepiece case. Anything bigger than this, well.....i usually say its a society scope (or whatever) and say 'i'm looking after it' Still waiting for the bill from customs Wife can't say anything since my original post she has bought an IPad air and forced me to book tickets £150 to go and see Elton John at the Ice Arena :screwloose: She cant moan at me now all that money she's recently spend I could be on my way to an Atik camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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