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Old 22nd July 2008   #51
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I'm going to steal it whilst you sleep :]
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Old 22nd July 2008   #52
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Give us a clue, what letter does it begin with?
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Old 22nd July 2008   #53
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Hang on.. "no commercial value" but what about just "value".

The gift still has value so why wouldn't the insurance you get for the package cover the item's value? If I send £3000 diamond ring through the post to my mum and get it insured, why wouldn't they pay out if it was lost? Or, why would it be charged duty (I could fly there with it in my suitcase and not pay duty)?
No commercial value = no custom charges = no insurance (insurance being based on value).

A 'gift' over the value of £36 is subject to custom charges.

[EDIT: just seen that you already know this]
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Old 22nd July 2008   #54
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good stuff Em, can't wait to see it built up :)
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Old 22nd July 2008   #55
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Give us a clue, what letter does it begin with?
N for never you mind.
Last edited by Object; 22nd July 2008 at 14:59.. Reason: This comment is not attached to reality
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Old 22nd July 2008   #56
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its a 3rensho thats all i am saying : )
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Old 22nd July 2008   #57
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Can't believe you told them. I'd have kept eveyone in suspense.
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Old 22nd July 2008   #58
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don't get it. just a 3rensho in pink, the same as mooses.
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Old 22nd July 2008   #59
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Use a courier not a postal service. They cost more upfront, but are responsible for declaring the duty and collecting it. DHL sent me an invoice once for around £400 in duty. I never paid it, they did nothing about it.
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Old 22nd July 2008   #60
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if they put 2nd hand bike parts (which they are) you shouldnt get charged anything - I asked rene to do that with my frame and bobs-some-guy-you-know, it worked.

bit late for you now but good to know i guess.
Wrong. Read the feckin' link!

"Used goods are still liable to the same duty and VAT charges as if they were new. However, their value may vary depending on their age and condition."
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Old 23rd July 2008   #61
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I can confirm that it's nice and I am jealous.
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Old 23rd July 2008   #62
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don't get it. just a 3rensho in pink, the same as mooses.
No its not. its loads different.
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Old 23rd July 2008   #63
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Em i freaked out when i walked into my room last night to kiss my new bike and it had vanished?????? hhhhhmmmmm in your room hey : ( bad object ; )
Fancy a drink later??
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Old 23rd July 2008   #64
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size doesn't count, wow, the forks are fractionally different
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Old 23rd July 2008   #65
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Em i freaked out when i walked into my room last night to kiss my new bike and it had vanished?????? hhhhhmmmmm in your room hey : ( bad object ; )
Fancy a drink later??
i hope u wiped it down when you got it back!
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Old 23rd July 2008   #66
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stop being a dick dale. Its completly different colour and the the forks are different and the lugs are to. so would say it was different hey.
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Old 24th July 2008   #67
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just realised you said email. You should only get letters about duty.

There is a common spam...
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Good afternoon,

We have received a parcel for you, sent from France on July 9. Please fill out the customs declaration attached to this message and send it to us by mail or fax. The address and the fax number are at the bottom of the declaration form.

Kind regards,
Mary Mcgill
Your Customs Service
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