toanjuice Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Iv read at multiple places that tells me different things concerning ordering in abroad. I wanted a tm high cycle Aug that seems to have disappeared everywhere in the UK. I may have to resort to ordering it internationally. However, assuming I have ukara membership, would I have to pay for anything else apart from shipping cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex The Destroyer Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 you could get a customs charge which can run from £5-over £100 and it just takes a long ass time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toanjuice Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 But I could get charged nothing? Is it possible to find out beforehand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters TPI Posted February 20, 2013 Supporters Share Posted February 20, 2013 No it's Impossible to say if it will be checked that's more than likely especially if it's from the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibernator Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 It'd probably be more expensive from the US, and I find every parcel I order from the US gets stopped and charged! My orders from Hong Kong rarely get stopped, but I mainly just order parts/accessories so the value is low. A big chunky box like an AEG is almost certain to attract HMRC's attention If it does then there are plenty of threads on the subject, but expect to pay 20% extra on the value of the parcel including shipping plus a handling fee from the courier of around £10 - £15. So on a $350 AUG and guesstimating $50 shipping you'd be potentially looking at an extra £60 - £80 depending on the exact figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Airsoft-Ed Posted February 21, 2013 Supporters Share Posted February 21, 2013 I remember once importing a specialist hop rubber for my gas blowback M16 a few years ago, it was only $15, but with shipping, VAT and "freight duty" or some bollocks, it ended up costing me about £60, it was just shameless day light robbery. I've never ordered anything from the US since. I tend to get lucky when I order from Hong Kong though, I've never had anything from there get stopped and charged, ended up saving about £50 on an ACOG replica, listed as £150 in the UK, I got it for about £95 in total from HK, including all the shipping costs and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySnacks Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ordering from the US can be expensive, also Hong Kong. However, if you order in from the EU/EEA then you are not liable for any customs charges. That's where the real savings are to be made. There are good bi-lingual airsoft sites in Poland, where good prices can be had. Postage isn't cheap, but still cheaper than any purchase from the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Airsoft-Ed Posted February 22, 2013 Supporters Share Posted February 22, 2013 If you're a member of the UK Airsoft Player's Union (UKAPU) then you can get 18% off at Greekairsoft, if I remember correctly. Only costs £5 a year to sign up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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