Subject: Re: off topic: Import duty on computers to UK
From: :q! (iriXx@irixx.org)
Date: Sun Jun 02 2002 - 19:38:50 EDT
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i'd agree with Steve... although prices for the laptops themselves might be
cheaper in Canada, i had problems with the modem lead from mine which had an
american end on it - no different in looks to the UK ones except the wiring
inside is back to front!!! so it wouldnt work! fortunately the dealer i went
through exchanged it...
there are many secondhand and refurb dealers here too who will give very good
prices on quite new machines... well worth a look once he's here. the costs
of new machines over the counter are much higher here - but computer fairs
provide hardware at a fraction of the cost.
hth
bw
- -i
On Sunday 02 June 2002 23:43, Steve Benner wrote:
> UK customs will charge 17.5% (VAT) of the value of the goods + import
> duty on any new item valued at over 18GBP coming into the country.
> They will do this even on goods marked as a gift, if it looks like
> someone is attempting to circumvent paying this country's high rate
> of VAT! Most carriers charge between 5.00 and 15.00GBP on top of this
> for presentation of items to customs, so even with the UK's higher
> prices, your son may find that it works out cheaper to buy here.
> He'll also have the reassurance of correct power leads, and local
> service agents prepared to handle it without surcharge!
>
> Hope this helps
>
> -Steve
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