billmacfarlane
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I've been looking for a couple of folding bikes and the prices in the States are almost dollar for pound. Has anyone met with any problems getting such relatively bulky items sent from the US ?
Buying direct from the US
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steve_cronin
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Well I got a computer serviced and sent back from the states.
I have also bought several items from Radio Shack, Westmarine and Boater's World although none as large as a folding bike. However I got some stainless chain once, that must have been as heavy as a bike!
The only bugbear is customs. Sometimes they send you a bill for the VAT and sometimes not. See if the sender is willing to describe the goods as "Warranty replacement -no material value" or "Used Electronic goods - no commercial value" and this often gets things through. Bike might be difficult on that though!
Steve Cronin
I have also bought several items from Radio Shack, Westmarine and Boater's World although none as large as a folding bike. However I got some stainless chain once, that must have been as heavy as a bike!
The only bugbear is customs. Sometimes they send you a bill for the VAT and sometimes not. See if the sender is willing to describe the goods as "Warranty replacement -no material value" or "Used Electronic goods - no commercial value" and this often gets things through. Bike might be difficult on that though!
Steve Cronin
ArthurWood
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Bill - do you know anyone who has a business and imports from the US? If you do, perhaps they could help.
Alternatively, I am in Florida, and might be able to help if you let me know what you are looking for. Another problem might be if the bikes arrive damaged. What do you do then?
Alternatively, I am in Florida, and might be able to help if you let me know what you are looking for. Another problem might be if the bikes arrive damaged. What do you do then?
