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  1. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    I will ask them. good idea x
  2. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Thank you. Dya think that is why the postage is £20 more than it says?
  3. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Thankyou. Are the couriers unscrupulous or are their fees reasonable. For example the vat is going to be about £90. The postage says £40 but comes in at £60. What might I expect to pay on top of that dya think? Thanks x
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    Introduction

    welcome and thank you also . DD x
  5. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    ps when you pay the vat do you give it to the courier on the doorstep or pay the customs to release it? dd xx
  6. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Nah. it converts to a total in GBP at the buy now stage.. I would happily give ebay £100 to pay the vat and fees (thats what it should be about). its the courier I am worried about. the postage sayys 40 quid but it comes in at 60 on the bill. thanks for your input. This stuff spanners my head x
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    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    I really want the tent but I dont want o get rinsed and held to ransom. I think I mite pass on it x
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    Not new - returned

    hello and welcome back x
  9. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    How will I know if they are going to collect the vat etc?
  10. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Thats right the ebay up front is an option. As it stands mine is £430 incl post. The Ebay option for all fees paid is £670. I had to laff. Just what planet do these people live on? there is no import duty on this as the tent is made in canada but the vat at 20% is a given, What concerns me is...
  11. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Hello there anyone who has commented on this. Can you help please. I am wanting to buy a tent on Ebay from Canada. it costs £370 plus £60 postage. The tent is made in Canada and the seller will label the customs papers as such with proof. Will I have to pay anyone anything? or is this just a...
  12. demented dale

    Can you help me choose a small multipurpose camp knife?

    you is a chasing de bushcraft bling maaaaan! Get the max out of everything you already own. My paint scrapper is also my fish slice. DD xxxx
  13. demented dale

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Hello there. I noticed you imported a tent from Canada. I am considering the same. Do you know anything that may help me. The tent (which does not include pole and pegs) is £370 and £60 postage. What might I expect to pay on that in charges do you think? thanks in advance. DD x
  14. demented dale

    Newbie

    welcome to the forum. enjoy x
  15. demented dale

    Can you help me choose a small multipurpose camp knife?

    Mora companion. It does everything. It is the only knife I ever use. cheap and cheerful and absolutely fit for purpose. x
  16. demented dale

    WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY?

    Nah. no point in worrying. x
  17. demented dale

    WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY?

    Hey thanks. Thats the same way I make charcloth. I must try that punk wood. Whats it like as a tinder? DD x
  18. demented dale

    Dangerous trees

    Beech trees are known as the widow maker. DD x
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    WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY?

    What method did you use? DD x
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    Newbie

    welcome to the forum. enjoy x