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dannyhall04

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Customs?
« on: January 04, 2016, 06:52:48 PM »
Having just been stung by HMRC for tax and duty on a signed Michael Jordan basketball (£££) I'd like to avoid the same thing happening if I bought a Laver and Wood. So my question is; has anyone been stung for a few extra quid when getting bats sent over from NZ?
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Re: Customs?
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2016, 06:56:52 PM »
Yes! About 35-40 quid on my laver.

96quid when a bat came from aus!!!
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Re: Customs?
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2016, 07:03:40 PM »
£30 for mine recently
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Re: Customs?
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2016, 07:11:29 PM »
Aren't Laver & Woods bats supposed to include shipping and customs charges in the price you pay for them? I thought they had some sort of a system setup!!
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Re: Customs?
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2016, 07:33:03 PM »
I've had three Lavers and was only stung once. My advice would be not to get it delivered to a business address.
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Re: Customs?
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2016, 08:59:01 PM »
Quote from: tushar sehgal on January 04, 2016, 07:11:29 PM
Aren't Laver & Woods bats supposed to include shipping and customs charges in the price you pay for them? I thought they had some sort of a system setup!!
Inthink they tried a few methods, one was to a distributor London way I think and the last bat I had off them that used a different method again to avoid charges but I got charged around £25 but Laver reimbursed me that.
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Re: Customs?
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2016, 11:20:54 AM »
Wouldn't know. Cricket gear goes thru customs in Denmark since we don't have a chance to buy locally. Only time I tried it, was when they called my bat a paddle/oar..

On the serious note, something with gift, or a low cost declaration will keep you somewhat clear, but will leave you empty handed if knicked since the value is way underestimated.

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