Author Topic: fairly urgent- shipping costs from the states (Read 561 times)

Philbert · « **on:** November 26, 2007, 12:13 AM »

can anyone give me a rough idea of what it may cost me to ship a frame from the states, need a rough idea before i buy a frame off the bay. don't want to get stiffed!

phantom photon · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2007, 12:17 AM »

Last one I had cost me $50 (about £25) - that was for a frame and forks

modfather · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2007, 12:28 AM »

Quote from: phantom photon on November 26, 2007, 12:17 AM

Last one I had cost me $50 (about £25) - that was for a frame and forks

but did you have to pay for the arsewiping custom or you got away with it

phantom photon · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2007, 07:19 AM »

Quote from: modfather on November 26, 2007, 12:28 AM

Quote from: phantom photon on November 26, 2007, 12:17 AM
Last one I had cost me $50 (about £25) - that was for a frame and forks

but did you have to pay for the arsewiping custom or you got away with it

Nope, no custom charges

sparky · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2007, 08:26 AM »

You do not pay custom charges based on shipping costs, only the value of the item.

I recently had a frame and forks shipped, it was around $55 and the value $250.00.

All I got charged was VAT and a Parcel Force handing fee. (£34.16)