Anyone had any bad experiences getting stuff from the UK. I saw something i very much wanted
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| Author: | MiniK [ Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:07 pm ] |
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Anyone had any bad experiences getting stuff from the UK. I saw something i very much wanted
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| Author: | Wombat [ Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:22 pm ] |
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none at all. |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:35 pm ] |
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if they are happy to post to OZ and accept PayPal (easiest payment method for UK ebay) then go for it. I have bought heaps from there with only one bad experience..... |
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| Author: | MiniK [ Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:46 pm ] |
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Sweet.......... Any hassles with customs at all? |
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| Author: | Wombat [ Wed Sep 08, 2004 6:24 am ] |
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If posted and not over $400 no problems. Heavy items can cost a bundle so factor this into your 'bargain'. You can check the UK postage rates at http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/jump1?catId=500109&mediaId=5000003 or if the US at http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=home&page=0061calculatepostage Happy hunting |
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| Author: | MiniK [ Wed Sep 08, 2004 9:41 am ] |
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Cheers Wombat and JAM. Im just waiting for the guy to get back to me on postage. 
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| Author: | 71_mini_k [ Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:21 pm ] |
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I highly recommend it, as a ex-pom I buy most of my bits over there as they are still miles cheaper even after post. There are heaps of old minis over there and unlike oz they are not seen as rare or unique vehicles so the prices are good. SU, Lucas and Smiths bits are especially cheap as just about all british cars used them.
Italy can be good too - the had innocenti built minis Only buy from sellers with PayPal or Credit Card - Bank Cheques cost around $20 and the post office does not recommend money orders under $150 because of changes in exchange rates. As for postage there is a massive difference in the prices between air and surface if you are not in a hurry surface will take between 6 to 8 weeks but will cost about a quarter of the air price. Air prices are quite steep but you will get your goodies around 10 days. Use ParcelForce - they deliver to the post office if you are not a home. Customs over $400 as Wombat pointed out 15% plus GST - ask the sender to decalre them as second hand and understate the price if possible. 
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