paddocks uk

[longreach]

:angel: Hi, anyone had any dealing with paddocks in the uk ?? are thy reliable,also the cost of getting things sent out to Australia, customs charges etc,I am thinking of getting some things sent out from the uk,but I have never ordered thing from over sea before,any usefull tips would be welcome......regards keith:D

[jik22]

I've used them when in the UK, and they're great when you drive there and pick stuff up (Almost everything in stock!) but have tried to email them a couple of times since moving here, and not found them very responsive. They'd probably be better if you phoned with an order and asked delivery charges. Postage is likly to be a killer though, as there is only airmail now unless you're ordering enough to buy space on a ship.

[Gav110]

I've used both Paddock Spares and Simmonites via import and found both to be good - but Simmonites were better.

On the rare occasion when a part was damaged or lost in the [long] trip, they just reissue no quibbles. email sharon@simmonites.com. The only crap wthing with them is their website - find what you want on Paddocks, then email Sharon with your request.

Normally I have not been charged import duties but on one large orrder I was - it's all at the discretion of customs. Freight has generally worked out at between $75-200 depending on the size of the order, so I usually batch it up and push for a discount.

[PhilipA]

I have usd them a lot, and ordered both small and large things. biggest was a Power steering pump and saved $150.
I have always found them good to deal with, except for the most recent possible order.
Recently inquired about a water pump and the postage would have been $85, negating most of the savings.
Also there are 2 water pump numbers in their catalogue and it took them literally a month and 2 or 3 follow ups to get a response as to which was the correct one.
So I think British Mail has recently increased prices and this will affect whether it is worthwhile.
Regards Philip A

[DirtyDawg]

:angel: Hi, anyone had any dealing with paddocks in the uk ?? are thy reliable,also the cost of getting things sent out to Australia, customs charges etc,I am thinking of getting some things sent out from the uk,but I have never ordered thing from over sea before,any usefull tips would be welcome......regards keith:D
I use them too much..lol stuff takes 5 days to get here..;)

[jik22]

I use them too much..lol stuff takes 5 days to get here..;)

Well, next time you're doing a big order, if you want to share the freight costs, shout! :)

I need some black chequerplate, steering guard and some diff guards.

[ozboz]

Hiya, I personally buy John Craddocks, Ive heard a few grumbles about Paddock, but it seems some of the blokes there say they are ok , so go for it ! Steve aka ozboz :)

[jik22]

Hiya, I personally buy John Craddocks, Ive heard a few grumbles about Paddock, but it seems some of the blokes there say they are ok , so go for it ! Steve aka ozboz :)

I've them too, and they are also good. However, I find when trying to buy an item both stock, Paddocks are generally that bit cheaper.

[sam_d]

I use them too much..lol stuff takes 5 days to get here..;)

5 days? You're just rubbing it in aren't you? :)

I'm stuggling getting stuff to Sydney with 'overnight' delivery from Perth taking a week and, an 'in stock' bullbar (also from Perth) taking two and a helf weeks. :mad:

[jik22]

5 days? You're just rubbing it in aren't you? :)

I'm stuggling getting stuff to Sydney with 'overnight' delivery from Perth taking a week and, an 'in stock' bullbar (also from Perth) taking two and a helf weeks. :mad:

Took me over a week to get some stuff from QLD on "express 3 day", and I've been waiting two weeks to get some shooting stuff from the US which was posted airmail express....

[langy]

FTR, as a private purchase Customs only bother (Their words....true) to collect GST when the value of the imported item reaches $500 AUD, ie a little over 200 pounds sterling. So split up your purchases if necessary, you're not going to loose on postage, as it is charged by weight anyway.

Onpostage, Royal Mail concentrates on letters and small packages up to 2kg. An offshoot from RM, ParcelForce Worldwide, handles other medium sized packages in the UK - their rates aren't too bad when compared to UPS etc.

Just remember to specify VAT exempt and tracking. Although you can trace customs form numbers, a tracking number makes life easier.

[CraigE]

Customs agent I spoke to told me $1000 Aud. I have got stuff over $500 and never been taxed. Many firends have got stuff just below $1000 and not been hit, However a friend did get $1200 worth of bike parts and got hit.
Postage is a joke in Australia, Average Perth-Kalgoorlie or Esperance 3 working days, Sydney/Melb-Kalgoorlie or Esperance 3-21 days (working days), Adelaide-Kal or Esp 3-10 days.
UK to Kal or Esp average 5 days (4-10 days).
US to Kal or Esp average 4 days (3-8 days).
Go figure.
:confused:

[jik22]

Customs agent I spoke to told me $1000 Aud. I have got stuff over $500 and never been taxed. Many firends have got stuff just below $1000 and not been hit, However a friend did get $1200 worth of bike parts and got hit.


I can't praise Aus customs highly enough....bought in several quite high prices gun bits, including a US$800 scope, which is well over the AU$900 personal import limit, and although I listed it on the form, walked through the red channel and declared it, I just got waved through even when I told them the value.... :D

I think it's all down to whether they think you're trying to take the **** or not, and I've always found them very reasonable. About to bring another rifle scope in from the US by mail, so will put that side of things to the test soon too, as up to A$1000 can be tax free at their discretion! :)

[longreach]

:)Well, thanks every one for the help you have given,looks like I,ll be ordering the lights and other parts I need,from the uk......jee this why I love this forum....every one is so helpful:cool: regards keith