Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The last lens I bought used was from a chap in Canada. The lens including postage and insurance cost $820. On arrival in the UK I was charged a further ?96.29 ($148) before I was allowed to receive the parcel, this was made up from Import Duty, Royal Mail handling and other charges. I can show you the receipts if you wish. Regards Eric On 17/04/2010 17:40, "Joseph Yao" <joseph at yao.com> wrote: > What Import Duties? > > I have been selling photo equipment to the UK for over ten years and none > of > my customers has ever had to pay import duties or VAT. > > I am sure fellow UK LUGger Jem Kime can confirm. > > Joseph > > > On 17/04/2010 12:48 AM, "Eric Calderwood" <eric.calderwood at > btinternet.com> > wrote: > >> I contacted the seller yesterday, however with him being in Canada and >> Import Duties etc being what they are here in the UK it would make it a >> rather expensive proposition, otherwise I would have already snapped it >> up. >> >> Cheers >> >> Eric > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information