maverick86 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 Got my ap today, it was sent on Friday. DHL through a different eu country
RomanZach Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 For the prices we pay for postage, TD's should be using DHL or Fedex at all time IMHO.....Enjoy the AP Mav...
PeteM Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 You are right but it is an option with most if you specify.... But it is just as much a risk as EMS (Parcelforce)..... especially if you request a low value on the customs declaration.... that after all is one reason packages get pulled out.... If you use DHL etc ( which incidentally is $35 for under 500grammes from GZ to UK in three working days) you should state value at around $100 or over if not you will still attract attention.... remember customs main target is revenue not counterfeit goods... But when you do that you will attract surcharges in UK.... Admin (average is about £13.50) for carrier, VAT (20%) but duty wont be attributable unless over $140 ish ... Vat is chatrgeable on the item regardless of it being a gift, being a returned item etc if over £39 ish... the total also includes the shipping cost itself... So $90 value $35 postage will be total of $125 converted at HMR&C standard currency rates.... So if say it was Parcelforce then your total charge will be £30.30p payable before delivery... If any carrier thinks they can get an extra payment from declared values they tend to ensure that it gets through
RomanZach Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 Excellent points - can't argue with that.
AndyFors Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Posted September 5, 2012 For unlucky few that got their watches sized (me included) did the dealer offer to replace the watch?
gmtlover Posted September 5, 2012 Report Posted September 5, 2012 For unlucky few that got their watches sized (me included) did the dealer offer to replace the watch? Didn't know they even offered a replacement..
AndyFors Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Posted September 5, 2012 I may have worded my question poorly, strike the refund part.
tictac0566 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 Maybe Coventry customs is a lottery game with reps... Ordered 2 Noob Pams, the package went onto its travel August 21, with EMS via UK. Cleared customs a week later, and another week later, the watches arrived here in Austria.
RomanZach Posted September 11, 2012 Report Posted September 11, 2012 Still no update two weeks on, just sat at the international hub, showing received & processed. This was my first rep order....
gmtlover Posted September 11, 2012 Report Posted September 11, 2012 Still no update two weeks on, just sat at the international hub, showing received & processed. This was my first rep order.... Unfortunate to start your rep career like this.. Hope it will all work out
KB Posted September 11, 2012 Report Posted September 11, 2012 I have been using EMS for 7 years and on rare occasions DHL, Fedex etc, in that 7 years I have maybe lost 6 packages, only 1 or 2 of those packages were EMS. Believe me the Chinese do know what they are doing. Ken
Peter_26 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 well... after 3 years using EMS (China to UK), it arrives the time that one of my packages was "handed". Today i receive a letter from T.M EY.E, saying that they suspected counterfeit mont.blanc product, and they will destroy it. It´s time to say goodbye to the package.... I just don´t know if they have a kind of "blacklist", and if can happens again to me in future. But for sure, i will stop for now buying in non-europe countries. I just want to scream "F....................K!!!"
panerai153 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Posted December 4, 2012 Not sure about the "blacklist" thing, but over here in the USA, it's very easy for Customs to put your name and address in their computer system with a "Red Flag" which means they may scrutinize your packages more thoroughly that normal. Sometimes if you have had a couple of packages seized, it would be better to have it sent to a different address under a different name.
Richardzx9 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 My Hublot was 'Forwarded For UK Processing' on 10th Dec (EMS). Just got a letter from UK Customs this morning. Goodbye Huby Comeback Airmail all is forgiven....
SSTEEL Posted February 28, 2013 Report Posted February 28, 2013 Where are you, and which method of shipping did you pay for?
martijnp Posted February 28, 2013 Report Posted February 28, 2013 When I read all of those seized packages, it scares me!
ninjagaiden Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but I am worried my items have been grabbed too. What happens when you get the letter? N
AndyFors Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Posted May 24, 2013 Not a big deal if you get a letter, I got one as stated in the original post. However, had several packages since without any issues (although if sized you want get your watch)
Big Dazza Posted May 27, 2013 Report Posted May 27, 2013 I had a package delivered from a td in China to the UK on 22nd May after sitting in Coventry for over a week. The package had clearly been opened but all 3 rollie reps were still in the package and had no letter or customs charges. Guessing I was lucky.
ninjagaiden Posted May 28, 2013 Report Posted May 28, 2013 I had a package delivered from a td in China to the UK on 22nd May after sitting in Coventry for over a week. The package had clearly been opened but all 3 rollie reps were still in the package and had no letter or customs charges. Guessing I was lucky. That's good to know. I've had no update on the tracking now for 13 days. I am not known for my patience at the best of times and it's doing my head in. It's has also put me right off further orders from GZ TDs, because I order quite a lot of diecast models, and RC electronic components from China. If I get blacklisted by customs I am worrying that I won't be able to order these any more. What's worse is that whilst I would happly forgo the white Hublot Classic Fusion as I have other light coloured dial watches in my collection, I am really pining for the U1 with the orange dial and black numerals. I just love the aesthetics and I can't find a gen watch that would stand as an alternative. There are some minimalist quartz Alessi's but they aren't the same! Anyone know how long it takes for customs to contact you, if they are going to contact you? Thanks all Inpatient N.
kentwhite30 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 Good thoughts! However, federal officials are cautioning sports fan to help themselves against counterfeit merchandise and tickets since professional footballs are getting nearer. Apparently, with the 2012 London Olympics in full-swing, experts in the United Kingdom are warning vacationers to avoid getting bogus merchandise. There have been hundreds of arrests already for criminals trying to import or sell the knock-off products. While bogus sporting souvenirs are nothing new, the Olympics are sure to cause a spike in such activity this summer.
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