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Old 06-02-2006 | 09:48 AM
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Default RE: Cost of importing small parts from US to UK

UK import duty on modelling goods is 6% and VAT is levied at 17.5% so for the privilege of spending your already taxed money Mr BasXXX Brown gets 23.5% for doing sweet Francis Adams.[&o]

A lot of post items get through the system and you don't get any charges, mine never do........[:@]

The generally lower price and good exchange rate do make goods from the US attractive but when you get stung like UPS over charging you here, it makes it less attractive.

Rip Off Britain!!

Gazzer

Sorry John, Rip Off United Kingdom,!!!