Any problems with uk customs recently

[jman16]

Hi all

Just about to order my first watch from China from a forum dealer.I just want to know if any one has had any problems with uk customs recently?.My dealer said he will re-send.What is the worst that can happen?I am just a bit nervous.

Thanks

jman16

[Maxim]

You should be OK with the UK customs, but you can always stick with the EU based dealers, such as PT or Eurotimez in case you are worried as the watches will get shipped from within the customs area.

[greg_r]

Don't worry about UK customs - no problems at all (I've brought over 30 watches into the country over the last 12 months without a single issue).

It's advisable not to order more than two at a time, though - more than that could get your parcel noticed.

[narikaa]

Categorically - EMS from China with less than 2KG of watches (appropriately declared and no amateurish concealment involved) will in virtually all circumstances sail through without a hitch.

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[jman16]

Categorically - EMS from China with less than 2KG of watches (appropriately declared and no amateurish concealment involved) will in virtually all circumstances sail through without a hitch.

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Thank you for all the reassurance

regards

jman16

[Alpha4]

Categorically - EMS from China with less than 2KG of watches (appropriately declared and no amateurish concealment involved) will in virtually all circumstances sail through without a hitch.

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Err.. not so sure about this. Just ordered and received an Alpha GMT into the UK from Alpha - Hong Kong.

[narikaa]

Err.. not so sure about this. Just ordered and received an Alpha GMT into the UK from Alpha - Hong Kong.

[greg_r]

I am absolutely sure of this

(I cant begin to add up how many Ive shipped in 20, 30, 40 thousand...N E V E R had a problem)

But youre comparing apples to oranges

You imported a bona fide item which was as it seems rightly declared at

[numptyj]

(I cant begin to add up how many Ive shipped in 20, 30, 40 thousand...N E V E R had a problem)

wow

p.s never had a problem with the 3 watches I've had shipped into UK from China. But I think the above quote sums up pretty much what the customs check is like on these items in the UK

Edited April 17, 2009 by numptyj

[hilts]

I'd agree - about 20 watches over 3 years or so - never an issue at all.

[Wayward]

When do you travel again Reg?

[TeeJay]

I've never had a customs issue with ordering watches, and, an article which was recently linked here, said that customs don't bother prosecuting buyers, because they have bigger fish to fry, so it's all good