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DVD coming from USA

davidpark (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Tuesday, 17th December 2002, 18:37

I have ordered a film on dvd on line from America, when it arrives in Uk what can I expect to happen?
Will I be asked to pay any taxes?
If yes how will this be done?
Thanks
David

RE: DVD coming from USA

Mike G (Elite) posted this on Tuesday, 17th December 2002, 20:40

If the total value of the DVD is under £18 (*excluding* postage costs) then you won`t have to pay anything at all.

If it`s over £18 then you *could* be charged duty and VAT plus a handling fee, which will be collected by your postman (or by the courier firm, if it was sent by courier).

Mike

RE: DVD coming from USA

davidpark (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Tuesday, 17th December 2002, 21:25

Thanks for prompt respose Mike.
Its $18-96, plus $10-45 shipping, so if shipping equals postage then looks as if I`m in for no extra charge.
David

RE: DVD coming from USA

Telboy10 (Competent) posted this on Wednesday, 18th December 2002, 13:16

$10-45 seems to be alot of money for shipping, that`s almost £7. If I was you I would change suppliers, I use dvdimport.com and you get free shipping with them.

RE: DVD coming from USA

Shaun P (Competent) posted this on Wednesday, 18th December 2002, 13:39

play.com do free shipping, too, and I`ve also used dvdboxoffice in the past, but not for a while.

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davidpark (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Wednesday, 18th December 2002, 17:31

Thanks ShaunP and Telboy10, I did try several sites mentioned before, and the 2 you mention, all could not supply the film required except one.
The one suppling is www.dvdempire.com they have given 24% discount of the listed price $22-99.
So I guess I am paying $6-42 over a firm that might have charged LP with free or cheaper shipping.
Willingness to supply as won in this instance.

RE: DVD coming from USA

enemyonpc (Elite) posted this on Friday, 20th December 2002, 02:04

Which disk did you order if you dont mind my asking?


Enemy

RE: DVD coming from USA

davidpark (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Friday, 20th December 2002, 06:30

No problem, Enemy.
Worldwide Pictures, a specalist film maker, Road to Redemption.
David

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tazz (Competent) posted this on Friday, 20th December 2002, 08:45

I`ve never had the postman collect money even when it says they should on the package, I think it`s too much paperwork for them and it`s bloody freezing out there,

RE: DVD coming from USA

davidpark (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Saturday, 15th February 2003, 14:05

Thanks to all who replied.
To bring you up to date www.dvdempire.com have cancelled they say they can`t obtain it for me.
Regards
David

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