buying from the states

rory a m · 01-10-2009 10:49pm #1

was wondering do u have to pay a tax when buying from the the states??my bro bought runners from sneakers4world for 37 yo yos.was told hed get them tues.im thinking of gettin some north face gear sent over too.

.243 express · 01-10-2009 11:03pm

Yes you do have to pay tax.You might get away with it when you only spent 37euro.I recently got stuff from the states worth about 240euro and DHL charged me 50odd euro.(robbing Bstards)....If you get it sent with UNITED STATES postal service like An Post here most of the time you wont get done for tax and vat.

rory a m · 01-10-2009 11:17pm

the bro thinks he will b ok as they will b sent to england first and then sent here.will ave to wait and c.tanks 4 youre reply.ill keep u posted if u want if it works its a gud deal i saw same runners in belfast 4 100sterling.:)

.243 express · 01-10-2009 11:25pm

Thats the way to do it ok.You should be grand.Hate giving DHL and the likes money takes the good out of buying from the states.But even with the tax its still a better deal than buying in this rip off country.

Neilw · 01-10-2009 11:57pm

I got stung recently, only 17 euros but the letter I got from the revenue said everything over 22euros from outside the eu is going to be hit for tax/charges :mad: