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Buying clubs from the US

  • 08-10-2010 1:25pm
    #1
    niall.k.shanaha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi,
    Wondering if anyone has bought clubs from the US... either on eBay or through an online shop.... I can see some good deals on 2009 models of clubs that are tempting.. But wondering will I get hit with import duties.

    regards
    Niall


Comments

  • #2
    niall.k.shanaha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭niall.k.shanaha


    OK... I've had an interesting 30 minutes reading about counterfeit clubs that have certainly given me concerns... While I have found plenty info on sites and eBay shops to stay clear of ..just wondering if anyone has had any good experience.


  • #3
    couerdelion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭couerdelion


    Mor than likely your package will be 'caught' and you will be liable for duties. I don't buy from the states anymore as I haven't found anything cheap enough to make it worth it.

    Have you tried the UK stores?
    www.onlinegolf.co.uk
    www.direct-golf.co.uk
    www.snaintongolf.co.uk

    They are all reputable and there are some great clearance offers around.


  • #4
    niall.k.shanaha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭niall.k.shanaha


    Thanks for the advice.... and the links ... yes tend to agree..


  • #5
    mag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭mag


    ive bought a few off ebay. never any hassles, have tried to ensure the dealer is reputable (feedback, etc..). some have been caught for customs (usually if they come via fedex or us) others have got through (via usps).


  • #6
    VikingG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭VikingG


    Just out of curiousity ... when they get caught for customs, what do they charge you??
    Is it the VAT rate on what you paid or the VAT rate against what they deem it would sell for here?


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  • #7
    mag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭mag


    VikingG wrote: »
    Just out of curiousity ... when they get caught for customs, what do they charge you??
    Is it the VAT rate on what you paid or the VAT rate against what they deem it would sell for here?

    if its fedex/ups then they automatically charge the duty (21%) and an "administration fee" of around 30 quid afair. an post only charge the duty if it gets nabbed.


  • #8
    couerdelion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭couerdelion


    mag wrote: »
    if its fedex/ups then they automatically charge the duty (21%) and an "administration fee" of around 30 quid afair. an post only charge the duty if it gets nabbed.

    The rate is also calculated on the item plus the postage, so a €100 club plus €30 postage means duty on €130. :eek:


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