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bulby_g
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 Posted - 2008/03/18 : 12:24:11
where is the best place to go? A US gameshop, E-gay, a shop that sells imports in the UK? Cheap as possible please.
Can anyone help?
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Posted - 2008/03/18 : 12:41:47
why would you want an american ps2?
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Posted - 2008/03/18 : 12:58:10
I'd price one up from the states, Amazon is probably the best place to start.
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Posted - 2008/03/18 : 12:58:40
Because I can't be bothered with all the chipping crap now that a PS2 costs sod all anyway.
I want to play US games that haven't been (and aren't going to be) released here.
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Posted - 2008/03/18 : 12:59:45
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Originally posted by clarke101:
I'd price one up from the states, Amazon is probably the best place to start.
'right cheers. Only thing I worry about is import tax and that... I've never had to pay it in the past but have I just been lucky?
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Posted - 2008/03/18 : 14:09:44
quote:
Originally posted by bulby_g:
quote:
Originally posted by clarke101:
I'd price one up from the states, Amazon is probably the best place to start.
'right cheers. Only thing I worry about is import tax and that... I've never had to pay it in the past but have I just been lucky?
I'd say yes, you've been lucky or the stuff you been importing has been under the minimum amount.
The weak $ should go some way of negating any import tax and vat on top.
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When importing any goods from outside the EU you may face additional charges.
These are normally imposed when the declared value of the goods is over £18 (below that and shipping charges aren’t counted, over that and they are).
If you’re package is caught by customs and charge (not all are, normal and air mail packages often aren’t, couriered packages usually are), you will face
Import Duty (varies depending on the item, DVD’s are about 3.5%)
VAT on the the total (goods + shipping + duty).
You may then find you have to pay a “handling/admin fee” to the courier/post office.
this varies greatly
DHL - £1.25 or 2% of the cost of the goods whichever is greater
UPS - £10
Royal Mail - £3.85
Parcel Force £8
These are for deliveries to home addresses/residential customers (DHL may charge £10 by mistake, if so ring and they will normally change it, the £10 fee is their business rate)
Effectively when importing something over £18 allow 21% of total cost for customs fees.
Then allow another £5-10 for courier "handling" fees.
You might not get charged it, but allow for it.
Please note that I have been informed that Customs do not allow the £36 gift limit if the package is from a company, it is only applicable if you are receiving the package from an individual.
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Posted - 2008/03/18 : 14:20:41
buy my ps2!
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Wilky
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Posted - 2008/03/18 : 15:00:50
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Originally posted by bulby_g:
Because I can't be bothered with all the chipping crap now that a PS2 costs sod all anyway.
I want to play US games that haven't been (and aren't going to be) released here.
O rite lol
ebay it - you might be able to find some1 selling a us version in the uk!
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Posted - 2008/03/18 : 16:13:19
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Originally posted by Meph751:
buy my ps2!
Too late I'm afraid. Someone from another board I use is sending me one. :) Got 3 US games on the way from a shop too.
Cheers people.
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Posted - 2008/03/19 : 04:04:54
Make sure your TV can handle NTSC as the UK is PAL.
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Posted - 2008/03/19 : 08:41:34
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Originally posted by silver:
Make sure your TV can handle NTSC as the UK is PAL.
I have an NTSC to Pal converter. :)
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