ThePimp Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I am fully aware of the risks in ordering rep's from the far east, but is my case unusual? I bought 3 watches from P.C. On the 27th April and another watch on the 4th May. The latter has arrived OK. Tracking details on my first order tell me it landed in the UK and was passed to customs on the 16th May. I have contacted Parcell Force and they can only confirm my package is being held in UK Customs. Obviously this is a worry as customs normally clear in 2-3 days, this is highly unusual. Any advice on where I go from here would be very much appreciated, this package is worth well over £450 of my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I am in a similar situation myself, my package consisting of 3 watches has been in customs for 12 days now, I also contacted parcel force who could only tell me it was still with customs and they could not Chase it however he did say that due to the time of year, the Olympics and a crackdown on counterfeit goods there is a backlog and can take anything from 2 to 3 WEEKS!! So I suppose its just a case of fingers crossed and hang in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Don't panic either of you! And contacting parcel force is not the best thing to do as you now have admitted you have a parcel coming and cannot really refuse it if a problem arises! Customs have become very slow releasing packages this year so be patient and dont draw attention to it with phone calls. I guess it will say either awaiting customs charging at international hub or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torobravo Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 UK is safe for reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) That's really good to hear thank you, I think its only made me worry as this is my first time of bringing reps over but you have put my mind at rest Edited May 24, 2012 by gavinh29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbren30 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I must have been really lucky. This time last week I received a rep planet ocean from tony at asian7750. It was my first attempt at buying direct from a TD from china as all my other purchases have been from members inside the uk. I was nervous about customs bu according to tracking my package cleared in less than 60 minutes, but now I read about a few people stating they are waiting a long time. Hope your packages are released soon and without issue. --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?iil0kf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 i got notice of mine after 13 days boom 45 pounds import and vat bill to pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Gutted!! i didnt realise they can charge import and vat afterwards, its now 15 days and on tracking still shows "in progress" "awaiting custom clearance" i have a further 2 watches that are now also at customs which makes 5 in total and a lot of money. i cant wait though just hope they dont go missing. Also can anyone verify if customs is 24 hrs so i can keep tracking whatever the time or are there opening hours?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 i got notice of mine after 13 days boom 45 pounds import and vat bill to pay How did they notify you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 they sent out a letter with a 17 number code i then went on line and paid it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 How much VAT did they know to charge you? Delivery notes i have previously had dont show any order values on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 all the notes from startime have the values on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 16 days now and getting really impatient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 How long did they take to arrive after you paid the vat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I 16 days now and getting really impatient Where did you order from? I did mine thro PC and I can honestly say I have never seen an exact value on any paperwork so how the chuff they work out VAT is beyond me. I just want my watches.......PLZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 pc and trusty etc are rep suppliers they wont and never will put actual values on it once the vat was paid it was delivered next working day startime supplies is a company that supplies to the watch and jewellery trade so there invoices have all the full values from pc i normally get the watches within 6 days but i did wait almost 3 weeks for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Update! I ordered a further 2 watches a week after my initial order of 3 watches all from trusty, the second order has now been "received and processed" in customs and are "awaiting customs charging" whilst the first order is still "waiting for custom clearance" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 After 16 days of 'Awaiting customs clearance' my status now says 'Forwarded for UK processing' Not sure if this is good news or bad. I will feel a lot more comfortable when it's forwarded to the local distribution centre. I must be mad but I have ordered another one from PT.......Fingers crossed I don't get the same trouble & worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 damn i got a sack full coming this week.... im not saying how many .. right now but will update of when they land .. fingers crossed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 damn i got a sack full coming this week.... im not saying how many .. right now but will update of when they land .. fingers crossed !! Good luck. From what I have heard, the Olympics are doing us no favours, every international shipment is being scanned at customs, hence the huge backlog. I guess we all just have to be a little more patient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Great news, after being in customs for 17 days wait for customs clearance literally over night (8 hrs) my first 3 watches I ordered were signed for this morning. As soon as they left customs and handed over for UK processing they moved like lightening. I still have 2 to pay "revised charges" but at least I'm getting there. Good luck lads I hope yours arrive soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 glad to hear that my friend ... nothing worse then sitting there not knowing what happening with our beloved watches ....!! i think i'm in for the long haul!! im sure they will be on your wrist very soon !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 WhooooHooooo, mine turned up today as well, looked on Parcelforce's web site at 9:00am no change to the status, look again at 12:00 noon and they showed they had been loaded for delivery, an hour ago they arrived. Gutted tho because one of the Breitlings date window suround has come off, emailed Joshua and just awaiting a reply to see where we go from here. Just out of interest how difficult would it be for a local watch repairer to stick the little crome surround back on? I guess its going to cost me postage to return the watch to Perfect Clones, just wondering if it would be cheaper to let someone local d it? Any thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinh29 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks mate, my second parcel has now cleared customs very quickly and is at my local depot as ive had to pay £22 charges, I hope your watches arrive very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 thats great mate im really happy for you ... !! and @the pimp .. i know good watch smith in london . i know its not local if u get stuff pm me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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