kiza1208 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I was wondering if it is worth buying batteries and cars from America as they can cost half the price to buy but is it gong to be worth it with the import tax on top? Thanks Kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 What brand/battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 work it out.. the inport fee + the cost of the items. is it less than UK money. sometimes yes, sometimes no. + you will have a delivery wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Lipo only one brand from the US SMC, if you are doing a one good order it will be cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldman Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 One other thing to think about is if there is something faulty & has to go back. Goldman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that it's allways cheaper to import from the US. Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't. You have to work out the total cost with shipping and VAT and duties added. Shipping costs can be a real shocker for larger items such as a kit as well. Also be aware that in case of a defective item you'll probably have to ship it back to the US as UK dealers will not usually have anything to do with it. However I have found buying small items from the US often works out cheaper as shipping can be really cheap and often not subject to taxes and duties. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiza1208 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 I mainly want to get wheels and tyre, a couple of batteries. Maybe acheap crawler of some discribsion. kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 You may have issues with batteries nowadays though. A lot of carriers will not take them and the specialists charge more. You also have to consider the import duties, VAT ( if any) and handling costs. You may not get hit with them....but if you do, then you have no option but to pay up. You want to be sure that even if you have to pay up, you are not worse off. I recently bought a set of alloy forks for my Anderson M5 from the US, and had to pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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