[Trail Camera in the UK]

Took delivery of a Scout-Guard from SCO yesterday.....And NO import charges, I wonder if weight is a factor with import charges?

Set it up in the back yard last night, where the dogs have access. Tied it to a table leg.

 

 

It took a few others of the dogs out at night but the camera was in a confined space & missed the dogs as they came out into the yard.

Tonight will try it in the woods after reading the instructions & setting it up properly.

[Trail Camera in the UK]

The annoying part of the import is this.

 

I pay UPS (Similar) 30$ to ship my item.

They then charge me another £30 to handle the import!

As well as the item I get charged VAT on these two charges as well.

Every time the item has cost over the £25 limit I get charged.

This may be why overseas sellers charge so low for an item on eBay with astronomical shipping charges to get round the £25 tax limit!

 

I have no gripe about import charges it's the double charging of the carriers that annoys me.

(The handling costs are less with USPS & Royal Mail)

[Trail Camera in the UK]

I work on the assumtion that if an item including postage is $100US then it will cost me ?100 to get it to my door!

 

Nonsense. I bought an item from Cabelas, for $179.88, postage (ordered Sunday, arrived Wednesday afternoon) came to a grand total of $71.95. The parcel was large in size and weighed 135 lbs, and you're fretting over a trail cam??:lol:????????

 

I'm not fretting!

Just a warning for those importing into the UK............I note your in the Irish Republic!

[Trail Camera in the UK]

Word of warning gents, I own a 1928 Chevy & have to buy spares in America or Australia for it. I work on the assumtion that if an item including postage is $100US then it will cost me £100 to get it to my door!

 

Some freight companies charge a percentage handling charge to process your import.

Break down

Part $70.00 £35.00

postage $30.00 £15.00

Import handling charge £30.00

VAT 17.5% £14.00

 

Total cost £94.00

 

I've rounded the figures but items under £25 are not taxed & you do not get the handling charge.

I have always been charged the VAT & handling charge on items over £25 & being a gift or second hand makes no difference.

 

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