[sdiy] Re: [AH] Re: [] Sending a keyboard from USA to the UK?

[cheater cheater]

Those 14 quid don't look so bad at all. I spend more on lunch. Then
again going one whole day without lunch would suck, so I admit there's
perspective to that...

I'll definitely try the repair thing. I have a company so it'll look good.

> what are you shipping by the way?
A big old thing full of analog.
I would love to tell you....
...but it's still on eBay right now :)
I'll report once it's in.

What packing guidelines do you guys suggest?
The sender mentioned double-boxing it. But I'm afraid this might not
stand up to the test.

Cheers
D.

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM, Julian <julian at port23.co.uk> wrote:
> good old us post service is always the cheapest one
>
> (UPSP)
>
> ..however, the contractor on this side is parcelfarce, and, like i said, the handling fee will be about £14 quid.
>
> If it comes with fedex youll find it only takes one phone call to explain the handling fee (they still try it on, but then they drop
> it)
>
> Im not sure how the 'for repair' line will work with fedex though.
>
> ...but, yes, im almost 100% certain that USPS (not UPS, in case there's any confusion! : ) will work out cheaper.
>
> what are you shipping by the way?
>
> julian
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cheater cheater" <cheater00 at gmail.com>
> To: "Julian" <julian at port23.co.uk>; <analogue at hyperreal.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 9:18 AM
> Subject: [AH] Re: [] Sending a keyboard from USA to the UK?
>
>
> Julian,
> thanks for the tips.
>> In general, nowerdays, they get virtually evreything.
> They even put tax on used stuff?? That's an outrage! The UK customs
> office needs to be shut down.
>
> What service do you guys suggest for shipping?
> So far the person shipping me the keyboard quoted FedEx air at $427...
> I could quickly get FedUp!
> I surely hope ground/sea/camel/turtle shipping is much cheaper... any
> tips? I'm becoming somewhat desperate :O
>
> Cheers
> Damian
>
> On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 2:17 AM, Julian <julian at port23.co.uk> wrote:
>> Damien,
>>
>> In general, nowerdays, they get virtually evreything.  Gift makes no difference.  I think technically, ofer £18 of merchendise,
>> and
>> over £36 (or somthing) of gift are taxable.  So, unless its between £18 and £36, its not worth the lie.
>>
>> One fairly sure way is to get the declared (insured) value down low, and then youll only be stung for that.  But, obviously,
>> uninsured stuff going astray is worrying.
>>
>> Remember they will also sting you for a handling fee.  Ive done a fair bit of reading about this, and its not actually 100% legal,
>> but the thing is (as with the bank charges etc) the law makes little difference when its an individual against a PLC.  You may, or
>> may not have luck, depending on who you speak with.
>>
>> One thing that sometimes works is to get the synth sent to a repair company (or just make one up) and get the sender to fill in
>> the
>> customs declaration along the lines of "for repair".  Depending on your concience, that doesnt have to be a lie - the implication
>> is
>> that its returning, but youre not actually saying that.
>>
>> But, yeah, best of luck.  If you get any sucess at all, be sure to let me know, would you?
>>
>> Julian
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "cheater cheater" <cheater00 at gmail.com>
>> To: <analogue at hyperreal.org>
>> Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 2:07 AM
>> Subject: [AH] Sending a keyboard from USA to the UK?
>>
>>
>> Hi guys,
>> I need someone to send me a keyboard from the US to the UK.
>> What are the general guidelines?
>> How do I avoid VAT? (It's a used/vintage item)
>> What carrier to use?
>> How to pack?
>> What's the usual delivery time?
>> Anything I missed?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Damian
>>
>>
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