[UK-CONTEST] WinKey import

[G3SJJ]

Seems about right Neil. You wouldn't pay import duty because it is a 
kit, so VAT and admin charge only. UPS admin charge is higher. I paid 
£11 or 15 recently, just can't remember which. In the end someone has to 
pay for the money to be collected and forwarded on.

I'm not looking foward to the £250 VAT on my K3 in a few weeks time. I 
guess 8 or 15 quid pales into insignificance then!

Chris G3SJJ



John Lemay wrote:
> Neil
>
> I recently imported a couple of relays from the States and paid very similar
> amounts to yourself. The pound / dollar rate might make it look like a good
> idea to import something rather larger, like a transceiver for example, but
> these charges take away some of the benefit.
>
> John G4ZTR
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: 10 November 2007 14:20
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] WinKey import
>
> Hi,
>
>  
>
> I have just received my K1EL USB Winkey kit from the states and it looks a
> great kit but I was somewhat annoyed to have to pay £5.49 VAT and £8.00
> Royal Mail handling before the Royal Mail would let me have the package. I
> am I alone I having to pay these amounts?
>
>  
>
> Neil, G3RIR
>
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