custom charge on overseas purchase

[bob10]

Just ordered my first internet purchase from the UK, from Paddocks. Cost all up less than $200, the item is on the way, fully paid for, but Paddocks said I may be up for customs charges. The item is a starter motor. Could that be true? I'm a newby at this internet stuff, don't wish to be ripped off, cheers, Bob

[powerband]

As long as the all up cost does not go over $1,000.00 Aud. it will just turn up in your mail box. Paul

[Benz]

x2 you should be all fine.

some times they don't even pick up on when a package is worth over $1000

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

all overseas stuff seems to land ex Sydney, any thing I've had sent from overseas, gets scanned, has even been inspected.

[hodgo]

From time to time I buy a lot from the UK and have never had any problems with customs

Hodgo

[Homestar]

As mentioned in other posts, under a grand and you're sweet - there are exceptions - such as tyres - you may get slugged a $40 AQIS inspection fee sometimes with these, but a starter is fine. :)

[33chinacars]

I've had a number of orders from O/S. No problems. As others have said as long your under $1000 excluding freight you will be fine. My bigest order so far has been ~$800

Gary

[bob10]

Thanks for the replies, fellas, very reassuring. Overnight I received a number of E- mails , bringing me up to date on the progress of the transaction, even one from TNT Express giving me a site where I can track the progress of the item ! This 21'st century's not too bad, I might make more of an effort to join it. Still marvel at how an article from the other side of the World is cheaper than here, [ not made in China, either]

Bob

[blackbuttdisco]

If you get an email from DHL about needing to pay a frieght charge after the item has been delivered, it will be a scam. DHL will not deliver unless all charges have been paid.

[bob10]

Starter motor arrived, Nottingham to Singapore, Singapore to Brisbane, airport to my door, less than a week!. very impressed, I could track it all the way on the TNT web site, I will definately give it another go, Bob

[goingbush]

If you get an email from DHL about needing to pay a frieght charge after the item has been delivered, it will be a scam. DHL will not deliver unless all charges have been paid.

Also these scam letters come in the mail too, asking for some $47.30 bogus charge. Ive rec'd a few - the unwary might pay them as they look genuine- i think its for the DHL christmas party fund!!

[goingbush]

Starter motor arrived, Nottingham to Singapore, Singapore to Brisbane, airport to my door, less than a week!. very impressed, I could track it all the way on the TNT web site, I will definately give it another go, Bob



Great Stuff. only problem now is how to get all the gear you want delivered without the boss noticing !!

Next time enter your tracking number into this handy website, Comes up with your items route on a google map . interesting to see where its at.
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