djxander Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 in other words... nobody knows if & how much you'll get taxed... it sounds like a pretty fucking arbitrary process to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceMickMan Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 You gotta love customs. How do you package these items Xander? Do you wrap them yourself? If so then maybe you could use present wrapping paper. Surely customs wouldn't be skanky enough to slap duty on summit wrapped up in pink paper with little pictures of cakes, bears and balloons on it. pz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 The site I got the info above from said that they're cracking down and the main reason for that is sites like eBay. You have to write the contents and value of the goods on the package so unless you lie they will know what's in there anyway. I guess you could get away with it with some carts or a fader, but not with mixers and stuff. It's just a lottery really. I don't see why we should pay VAT on something that wasn't bought in the UK though. Cheeky cunts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 ok so what do you reckon the chances are of me getting stung on my 56? i need to know soon what everyone else would do cos im about to phone the bank to make the transfer... :s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygon Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 it'll be better if the price on the packaging is lower than the amount it should be...not good for insurance but you will pay less on vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 not sure i follow you rygon, do you reckon the amount i get stung would be less if i cut out insurance? risky i know but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygon Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 yeh the value of the product + insurance and shipping is all added up and 17.5% is added for tax then approx 9% is then added for customs i think make any of thise 3 things cheaper then the amount the government takes is less. (ie say that the thing you bought is £300 get xander to put it as £250 as the cost making it less) you have to weigh up the pros and cons of this..is it worth saying a few quid over if it gets broken in transit.also you will have to put a reasonable price otherwise customs wont allow it through until they have proof you paid that amount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 just worked it out... im gonna have to pay 500 quid. still its about 100 quid off i guess but then i got the hassle of voltage converters etc... hmmmm what would everyone else do? :s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kounter_sync Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 (edited) £500!!!!! i was told £370 including customs, tax and shipping :s i can never aford the mixer if it costs £500 £370 was steep enuff for me Edited August 24, 2005 by kounter_sync Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygon Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 volatge convertors £15 @ maplins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homecounties Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 i bought a uk spec 56 from westenddj (ie went into a proper shop) for 500 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 well its 500 quid if i get taxed... if i get away with it (which i doubt knowing my luck) i gotta pay 390 which is much more reasonable shows how much the government makes for doing fuck all though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djxander Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 The site I got the info above from said that they're cracking down and the main reason for that is sites like eBay. You have to write the contents and value of the goods on the package so unless you lie they will know what's in there anyway. I guess you could get away with it with some carts or a fader, but not with mixers and stuff. It's just a lottery really. I don't see why we should pay VAT on something that wasn't bought in the UK though. Cheeky cunts!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats 100% correct. On each international package I have to fill out a customs slip on which I write the value & exact contents. For rygon, i feel kind of bad about this - i beefed up the value by 20 bucks so that it would come out to be divisible by 50, I had no idea he would have to pay an extra few quid in taxes because of it, I just figured a nice round figure would work just fine. Pink paper wouldn't matter unless you could fool the customs officers into not looking @ the customs slip, but I kind of don't want to get slapped w/ a fine for international smuggling :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djxander Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 stanton Str8-150 - 415 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homecounties Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 xander, can you get a good price on these? http://www.genelec.com/news/news.php?year=8020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chile Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 xander, have they let you file an investigation yet..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 xander, can i have an info update on my order please? chars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djxander Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 ｈｅｙ ｅｖｅｒｙｏｎｅ！ Ｉ、ｖｅ ｂｅｅｎ ｍｏｖｉｎｇ ｔｏ ｓｃｈｏｏｌ ＆ ｍｙ ｎｅｗ ａｐｐａｒｔｍｅｎｔ。。。 ｉ ｄｏｎ、ｔ ｅｖｅｎ ｔｈａｖｅ ｔｈｅ ｉｎｔｅｒｎｅｔ ｙｅｔ。 Ｉ ｐｒｏｍｉｓｅ Ｉ ｗｉｌｌ ｈｏｌｌｅｒ ａｔ ｅｖｅｒｙｏｎｅ ｔｈａｔ Ｉneed to in the next few days. Peace all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoReX Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 xander, see if you can save a 707 mixer for me, i didnt know you had any of em, but ya, can you save one for me, im gonna scrounge some cash up soon and i'd really like that mixer (everywhere else its gone so itd be perfect if you cud hook me up wit one)so ya, just save one for me, dont let anyone buy it, ill buy it from you sooner or later. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djxander Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 corex... i cary no inventory and it would be unfair of me to not let someone buy a mixer that they want equally badly and have the willingness & ability to pay now. I can however help you find a great price on another mixer if the 707 is out of stock. Chili still a few more days until I can file (Sept. 2/3 is the first day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownstyle Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Just checked the delivery status of my 56 and its left customs in GB so i guess they didnt hold it back and it should be on its way to me as i type this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kounter_sync Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 right man im sorry to let u know that the price for the rane ttm-56 is just too high as it would probably cost £450 upwards after tax and if it was gonna be £380 then i would wait but its just going to be very long till i have enough money.... so i've went and ordered a Stanton SA-5 from djstore.co.uk but i'll probably be looking for a set of replacement needles for M44-7's near christmas peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownstyle Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Your crazy! Mine seems to have made it through customs ok, although it sounds a little hit and miss.. Depends if they are in a good mood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kounter_sync Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 how much did u end up spending in total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownstyle Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 how much did u end up spending in total?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> About £390 + the £15 for power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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