stejeyuk Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hello all, just thought I'd share my recent experience buy bits from asiatees. I thought I would make a small order of around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 That doesn't sound like the vendor's fault, just the courier. There are thousands of other places to buy from, just shop around or ask on here for places to buy the bits you want, listing specifically what you want so people can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stejeyuk Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Cheers, I have worked out that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 That's a very large handling charge! What car or cars were you buying for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stejeyuk Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Exc boosts, I ordered front alloy shock tower, a few screw drivers and a plastic bumper. It was less than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilli Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Carrier always charge a handling fee (on top of the delivery charge) for collecting Excise duty. If the value of goods is below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Import duty and VAT are charged based on a threshold value....which is below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stejeyuk Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 It's the first time I have ordered from abroad and thought I'd give it a try, expecting I may have to pay duty which is fine. I didn't expect the handling charge as I had paid delivery. Tax was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) Never had a problem with Asiatees. Delivery within a week and never any fees to pay. But I only use their basic mail service never courier. Most of my orders have been from Edited December 5, 2014 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick-b Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I tend to use RCgeeks a lot for most my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.b Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I have used asiatees before without any issues, I think you were just very unlucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Bad one few months ago I bought, a 1/8 buggy shell and some gears spur and pinion cost me $60 and on the the box it self said postage was $99 was fine, did you ask for FedEx as I ask because that means postage would of been $10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themagicnumber Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 The price differences make a very tempting offer for overseas buys but you will (usually) be charged customs/import tax by her majesty and a handling charge by the courier, whether the package be a gift, a purchase or your own property - the import charge can be based on value, tax value or the item itself. The value for added customs charges is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stejeyuk Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 I have contacted fedex informing them i will be making a complaint and won't be paying anything until it's sorted out. I sent the email last night and this morning they have replied. They have given me a discount of the handling charge and I only have to pay the 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 At least it is something. Did you ask for fedex shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stejeyuk Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stejeyuk Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 No, they chose the carriage method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 They don't choose the method that's your choice in checkout procedure its easily missed I've had chargers for items that have only just reached the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pym Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 never had any tax or handling charges from asiatees. Always get my kit within 5 days no problem.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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