suitusir Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi there Ok if I am not supposed to talk about this I appologise in advance, but I have purchases a watch from Andrew. No problems with transaction he is really helpful but......my watch is in Coventry customs(UK). My question is will I see the watch, do I have to pay any extra or worse case if they come knocking do I deny knowledge of the package. This is the first time I have ever seen possible problems with customs so don't know here I stand. like I say if this is not the done thing regarding topic then I apologize, but any feedback would be much appreciated. regards David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyj Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi there Ok if I am not supposed to talk about this I appologise in advance, but I have purchases a watch from Andrew. No problems with transaction he is really helpful but......my watch is in Coventry customs(UK). My question is will I see the watch, do I have to pay any extra or worse case if they come knocking do I deny knowledge of the package. This is the first time I have ever seen possible problems with customs so don't know here I stand. like I say if this is not the done thing regarding topic then I apologize, but any feedback would be much appreciated. regards David I ordered from Andrew (Trusty) too and I had no problem, yes on the ems tracking order it will say your package is in customs etc but that is normal. I received my watches from him within 6 days of order was great service and I'm definitely gonna use him again! I do not know what does happen if they actually take your goods but hopefully they wont. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 What does it say, "awaiting customs charging" or something like that? That is normal, will be released in couple of days, no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suitusir Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi Guys thanks for quick response. No the worrying thing it says "handed over to customs" so dont know if they mean processing or opening up and telling me where to go take a long jump. Andrew is a sound guy no complaints with him just our damn customs dont they have like drugs or guns to go find instead damn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Yep, it all sounds perfectly normal Relax and take a deep breath, nobody is going to come knocking at your door.... Well aside from parcelforce in a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suitusir Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Lol Mickey, I will just go get myself a brandy steady my nerves haha. Its my first PAM so really looking forward to getting it, jus been looking at UK sites for a decent strap. ANyways if I end up in court I am using this post as my defense so keep your diary to hand as u may be my star defense, lol. Take it EZ guys, I am thinking this is gonna be my first time on the "midweek wrist check". nite David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 For straps you should check out HKTAN, he does custom stuff too, fantastic quality... http://photobucket.com/guestlogin?albumUrl...ums/d25/HKTAN1/ Password is hktan too.... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi Guys thanks for quick response. No the worrying thing it says "handed over to customs" so dont know if they mean processing or opening up and telling me where to go take a long jump. Typically, it should say next awaiting for customs charging and then it will be released, this will be on the tracker regardless what is the package and whether HM customs will do anything about it. Generally, a single watch should not attract any charges, they know these are fakes and of little value, I never heard of anybody being charged in UK. Exception would be only if you try to import a full suitcase of fake watches, that would be different story. And I don't think they will be opening your package, well you will know what trouble would that be when you receive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniktaw Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Had same concern with my 1st rep purchase from Andrew and it came through OK. Think the tracker just puts up an arbitrary comment to let you know what stage it's at. Chill ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suitusir Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 yeah i imagine so Sniktaw, well we shall wait and see I guess you pay your money you take your chances I suppose. Thanks for link to straps looking for somethin slightly distressed, there is one on a website can't remember the name but it is around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Never even seen or heard of UK customs opening stuff up, we are lucky our customs is fairly easy on imports.... Mainland EU is where you get bad customs (for our hobby), you should count yourself lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyj Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I don't think it is that strict, probably just checking that the material isn't prohibited i.e that its not a bomb, unless you have ordered a modified 007 Seamaster with grenade detonator in built! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suitusir Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 LOL now that would be a cool watch maybe i would go with the laser instead though. I will let you know how i get on, should know within the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Diddy Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 did you get your watch or did customs confiscate it? LOL now that would be a cool watch maybe i would go with the laser instead though. I will let you know how i get on, should know within the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Phone Parcelforce with your tracking details and they should be able to tell you owe some import duty on it. I would simply say that it is your watch sent away for repair and that the sender has now returned it to you following the repair. The perverse thing is that they will still charge you "duty" on the cost of the repair. It's always trousers down bend over time for us in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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