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Post by Mike Floorstand on Feb 27, 2019 21:38:22 GMT
Not particularly wishing to start a political debate... I've ordered stuff from Thomann (a German company) a few times over the years, goods usually arrive in a few days and no problems. I recently ordered something from Musix (a Swiss company, which as the geopolitically-aware will know is in Europe but not in the EU...), so far the courier tracker is showing this: That is a few days in Swiss customs, a few days in UK customs, and (tbc, unless I am particularly lucky and the customs people are looking the other way as my goods pass by) a few VAT and duties quid extra to pay once Royal Mail sort out the final leg. Is this the future? BTW customer service at Musix has been excellent, this post is in no way a criticism of that company.
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Post by malcolm on Mar 3, 2019 11:05:02 GMT
Any goods from outside the European Union are liable to VAT and duty if applicable, so it very well could be the future for the UK!
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Post by dreadnought28 on Mar 3, 2019 13:56:07 GMT
One would hope that as the goods would be being exported from the EU they would be VAT free so the addition of VAT here should result in a similar price, unless ther are import tariffs......don’t get me started.....................
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Post by Mike Floorstand on Mar 4, 2019 7:51:26 GMT
That's a good point Chris, although since Swiss VAT is about 7% and UK VAT is 20% I seem to be on the wrong side of that equation There were no other import duties, but there was a random £12 "handling charge" on top of the VAT, added by Parcelforce. Parcelforce also wanted more money to deliver on a Saturday so I went to the depot to pick it up myself. Just over 3 weeks from placing the order. Pix to follow shortly ...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 8:23:05 GMT
Always had great experiences with Thomann delivering to me in Milan and Paris over the last eight years, probably ordered from them over 50 times. 30 day no questions asked return policy (with them paying all shipping). Service has always been exemplary. Had one problem in all that time (string that broke when I put it on) and they sent me another pack straight away free of charge. No idea what Brexit will do to that for those of you ordering from the UK, hold tight!
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