Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Not wishing to discourage anything, but just be aware that the idea of declaring a value of $25 and insuring for $950 will not work in most European countries. First, I cannot think why the Post Office (or any carrier for that matter) would insure something for several times the declared value; and second, I can assure you that if I receive a package from outside the EU insured for $950, then this is what customs and VAT will be based on, regardless of whether the sender has declared some fictitious value or marked it as gift. Also, keep shipping costs in mind. To send a 1 kg package from Spain to, say, the USA, by regular priority mail, will cost ?28 plus 1% of the insured value for insurance. Not huge but certainly not trivial. Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog YNWA On Jul 23, 2010, at 3:14 AM, Peter Cheyne wrote: > > > Taking part: > I'd like to encourage more people in Europe to take part. Also, a call > for > anyone willing in the Southern hemisphere, the Middle East, and Asia. If > you > wish to take part, please be prepared to contribute to the kitty. The > camera > must be sent by insured mail, or hand delivered to the next person on the > list. > It doesn't need to be DHL or FEDEX, your national postal service will > insure it > for a few extra dollars. When sending internationally, state it as a gift > of a > used camera and film valued at about 25 dollars and insure it for 950 USD. > That > way the recipient does not have to pay import charges. That is perfectly > legitimate. Besides, the possession of a Leica M3 for two days might be > fairly > valued at 25 bucks. > > Who's in?