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RE: filmscanners: Buying a scanner - from the US
That threshold is £18.50 including shipping.
paul@hepcats.co.uk (Paul Matthews) wrote:
> On Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:23:34 +0100, Jamie Buckley wrote:
> > Mark
> >
> > how come. I thought that importing computer bits from the US into the
> UK
> > alway attracted duty.
>
> I think it depends - they seem to have a threshold that it is not worth
> grabbing you for. Some thing small and cheap seems to get through,
> where bulky and expensive won't.
>
> I don't have any experience with computer bits, but I do import my own
> strings for the bass.
>
> > I imported some software from the US and was charged duty by UPS.
> They even
> > charged me 10ukp for paying the customs. So buyers beware of the
> hidden
> > charges.
>
> I think I would say that as international shipping is a major part of
> their trade, they should expect that and include it as part of the
> price.
>
> Paul.
>
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