WreckitRhodey Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Right lads, I'm off to sunny Orlando tomorrow and taking a wedge of money over with me to hopefully buy an MST MS01D or Yokomo DIB when I'm over there and post it back over as a gift, has anyone done anything like this before or know anywhere to go looking for them as its my first time over in the states.. I was told this would be a fair bit cheaper than buying over here if it clears customs fine, so like I said any ideas would help out massively gents, Ps I am kinda ****ting bricks thinking about flying so far as its only the second time I've been on a plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiza1208 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What's the pricing like over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Can't you just bring it back in your suitcase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I believe you can lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebby Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I was over there last year and will be again at Xmas theres an RC shop in Pine hills if you can get to it. other than that I'm unsure where else there is. You know you can have stuff posted to your hotel? I did this last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitRhodey Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 well the pricing is about the same but in dollars so its so if its like $300 its about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It'll cost you loads, I import quad bike parts all the time. Marking as a gift makes no difference, you get charged vat on anything over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 This will tell you exactly how much it'll cost.http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/ I forgot to say they also charge you vat on the postage and insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 This will tell you exactly how much it'll cost.http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/ I forgot to say they also charge you vat on the postage and insurance i havnt ordered anything from the states for a good while, but how can the goverment charge you value added tax on insurance and post ??? The cheeky ****ing t**ts, i hate how we get bummed in the country for TAX, it really really takes the p*** , is there anything else they will start charging tax on in this country ???? Fresh air tax soon you just watch this space. Rant over and relax lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It is a joke, things are so cheap over there. I have to pass up so many deals it's a joke! Ebay have even got in on the whole ordeal, they have a scheme where you pay it all up front. And make out the shipping is cheaper but it all gets put into the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitRhodey Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Cheers gents for the input and yet the whole tax situation over here is a joke I mean as if we don't pay enough on everything anyway lol fuels the joke in my eyes, well I think it's the biggest best organised scam the countries ever seen and I'll wait till I've had a butchers around some of the shops anyway before doing anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammy Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Sometimes it's still cheaper to import. Just bought mst fxx for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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