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Today's bargain watch that I'm not buying

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Fade Into You


    https://ie.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2KZ..._rZVZWZQYQZZ

    This is a great watch, I like it.
    httpswww.amazon


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭Paul Weller




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭stuchyg


    https://www.christopherward.com/sale?start=0&sz=36

    Christopher wards bi monthly sale now on, nice sized chrono in there but I'm not sure would you be hit on customs too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,105 ✭✭✭Thirdfox


    stuchyg wrote: »
    https://www.christopherward.com/sale?start=0&sz=36

    Christopher wards bi monthly sale now on, nice sized chrono in there but I'm not sure would you be hit on customs too

    They should remove UK VAT on export to Ireland and then Irish VAT will be applied on entry into Ireland.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,453 ✭✭✭This is it


    stuchyg wrote: »
    https://www.christopherward.com/sale?start=0&sz=36

    Christopher wards bi monthly sale now on, nice sized chrono in there but I'm not sure would you be hit on customs too

    https://www.christopherward.com/sale/c65-trident-gmt---nearly-new/N65-41AGM1-S00K0-B0.html

    Really like that one, beautiful looking IMO


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭FLOOPER


    Hi,


    Did I see on here a while ago a Longines watch with arabic numerals for under 500 euro. I had a nice watch that was gold plated that was given to me for my 21st a ahem while ago and of course it's gone and would love to have a similar but maybe steel case as don't want it to fade. I think it was a 40 mm.

    Maybe someone can refresh or give me some direction.

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 10,585 ✭✭✭✭893bet


    That was prob a second hand one.

    Good Sale on here but no idea how things worK from a brexit point of view.

    https://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/l/longines-watches/price%7Con+sale/select%7Cluxury+watches/?Ns=P_Stock_Status_Sort%7c0%7c%7cP_Current_Price%7c0


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭stuchyg


    Use code ejsave50 for an extra 50 quid off


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,643 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    893bet wrote: »

    The bigger retailers should know how to sell and ship a watch to Ireland. They should sell for the UK ex VAT price and then add the Irish VAT. There is no material import duty on watches coming into the EU, so that should be the end of it. If you buy something from Amazon.co.uk, that's exactly what happens.

    Should is the word though. If they sell the watch incl UK VAT, then you will have to pay the Irish VAT on top of that. You even pay Irish VAT over the UK VAT itself :D

    Best wait and see until you hear from someone else who has tried this, or put an item in your shopping basket and go to checkout to see can you figure it out

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,143 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    unkel wrote: »
    The bigger retailers should know how to sell and ship a watch to Ireland. They should sell for the UK ex VAT price and then add the Irish VAT. There is no material import duty on watches coming into the EU, so that should be the end of it. If you buy something from Amazon.co.uk, that's exactly what happens.

    Should is the word though. If they sell the watch incl UK VAT, then you will have to pay the Irish VAT on top of that. You even pay Irish VAT over the UK VAT itself :D

    Best wait and see until you hear from someone else who has tried this, or put an item in your shopping basket and go to checkout to see can you figure it out

    The price should change when you add an Irish address for delivery as our VAT is different to UK. If the price doesn't change you are paying UK VAT and will have to pay Irish VAT when it gets here.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,643 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Exactly. Put item in your cart and at checkout more likely than not will you see which is the case.

    Tip for someone with Amazon prime free delivery: any item coming into the EU with a value of €22 or below, the VAT will not be collected

    So if you order an item from Amazon.co.uk worth £19.95 or less, put it in your cart, you will see the price drop by the deducted UK VAT to about £16.60. Then no Irish VAT is added, so you get the item with a significant discount, courtesy of the UK tax payer :D

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,043 ✭✭✭mad m


    unkel wrote: »
    Exactly. Put item in your cart and at checkout more likely than not will you see which is the case.

    Tip for someone with Amazon prime free delivery: any item coming into the EU with a value of €22 or below, the VAT will not be collected

    So if you order an item from Amazon.co.uk worth £19.95 or less, put it in your cart, you will see the price drop by the deducted UK VAT to about £16.60. Then no Irish VAT is added, so you get the item with a significant discount, courtesy of the UK tax payer :D

    I put coffee scales in for the craic at £19.99 , import duties is being added at £4.20

    So total is £24.19


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,577 ✭✭✭Cyclingtourist


    I bought a steel mesh bracelet that was listed as £14.99. When it appeared in the checkout it was still £14.99 but VAT was 0.00 and I paid €17.00 on my credit card. With Prime membership the p&p was zero so happy with paying that. Hopefully the quality of the item won't disappoint.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,643 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    mad m wrote: »
    I put coffee scales in for the craic at £19.99 , import duties is being added at £4.20

    So total is £24.19

    Did you not get the £19.95 or less in my post? :p

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,643 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    I bought a steel mesh bracelet that was listed as £14.99. When it appeared in the checkout it was still £14.99 but VAT was 0.00 and I paid €17.00 on my credit card. With Prime membership the p&p was zero so happy with paying that. Hopefully the quality of the item won't disappoint.

    Link?

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,105 ✭✭✭Thirdfox


    That's an item sold by XXYYZZ and fulfilled by Amazon - seems like for many non-Amazon "sold by" items - they don't have the same "remove UK VAT" system in place when you give an Irish address.

    @Cycling tourist:
    Try it with something sold by and fulfilled by Amazon i.e. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001U52C9Q/ - £12 originally, goes to £10 when you put in an Irish address and if you have Prime with free delivery then that's £2 less for an Irish buyer than a UK buyer :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,577 ✭✭✭Cyclingtourist


    Thirdfox wrote: »
    @Cycling tourist:
    Try it with something sold by and fulfilled by Amazon i.e. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001U52C9Q/ - £12 originally, goes to £10 when you put in an Irish address and if you have Prime with free delivery then that's £2 less for an Irish buyer than a UK buyer :)

    Thanks but I've plenty of nail-clippers :)

    Could one make a profit by buying nail clippers for £2 less and selling them back to the Brits for £1 more?


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Thanks but I've plenty of nail-clippers :)

    Could one make a profit by buying nail clippers for £2 less and selling them back to the Brits for £1 more?
    I don't know but I like the way you're thinking.:pac:

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,022 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    I have no clue what impact Brexit will have on this ones validity as a "Deal" other than I suppose factor in plus 21% on pre-March delivery, but a Breitling Colt at sub £2k new is not to be sniffed at IMO.
    https://www.winsorbishop.co.uk/breitling-chronomat-colt-automatic-41mm-watch-with-silver-stratus-dial/


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,105 ✭✭✭Thirdfox


    banie01 wrote: »
    I have no clue what impact Brexit will have on this ones validity as a "Deal" other than I suppose factor in plus 21% on pre-March delivery, but a Breitling Colt at sub £2k new is not to be sniffed at IMO.
    https://www.winsorbishop.co.uk/breitling-chronomat-colt-automatic-41mm-watch-with-silver-stratus-dial/

    There shouldn't be much difference as the UK seller should remove UK Vat before Irish customs adds on Irish VAT on import.


  • Posts: 1,824 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


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    Casio MDV-106 $71.75 (approx €60) incl shipping & pre-paid taxes from Amazon.com
    https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MDV106-1AV-Analog-Watch-Black/dp/B009KYJAJY

    The base price ($47) is fairly standard for the MDV in the US, so this is only a bargain in the sense of the reasonable shipping and not having to worry about inflated clearance fees etc. It's not a huge bargain but might be the last chance to get one with the Marlin logo for this price.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,631 ✭✭✭Fitz II


    Dont know if its a bargain but I think Unkle would like this

    https://www.adverts.ie/sports/doxa-sub-200-aquamarine-watch/22728341


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Thirdfox wrote: »
    There shouldn't be much difference as the UK seller should remove UK Vat before Irish customs adds on Irish VAT on import.

    Not huge, but if using a courier the Irish vat is charged on the UK price + shipping, then there is a brokerage fee and 'fuel surcharge fee'.

    Does anybody else get an Invicta vibe off this?

    https://www.gnomonwatches.com/products/engineer-hydrocarbon-aerogmt-ii-blue-40mm-ref-dg2118c-s11c-be

    The photo in the dark is it's best feature IMHO.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,643 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Fitz II wrote: »
    Dont know if its a bargain but I think Unkle would like this

    https://www.adverts.ie/sports/doxa-sub-200-aquamarine-watch/22728341

    I don't just like anything turqoise :p

    I like Doxas, but only some of them in the pro range (orange). That one in your link is an entry level model, a bit cheap looking and your man wants pretty much the full retail price for a second hand watch that is not hard to get new. So far from a bargain in my book. And even if it was a bargain, I wouldn't be interested.

    There's a good value 1500T pro on TZ at the moment. Only up a few days and he has dropped his price a few times already. If it wasn't for the Brexit, I might have made him an offer.

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,042 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    Never heard of this brand, any good or an inflated rrp?


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/MVMT-D-MC01GML-Chronograph-Quartz/dp/B07FD5VG8B


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,136 ✭✭✭redlead


    scudzilla wrote: »
    Never heard of this brand, any good or an inflated rrp?


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/MVMT-D-MC01GML-Chronograph-Quartz/dp/B07FD5VG8B

    I'm presuming that you aren't trolling and it's a genuine question. That brand is pure junk. It's basically a 20 euro Ali express watch rebranded. If you are looking for something cheap and a similar look just go on to aliexpress and you will likely find the exact same watch and just get it there. That is a genuine discount from the usual rrp though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,042 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    redlead wrote: »
    I'm presuming that you aren't trolling and it's a genuine question. That brand is pure junk. It's basically a 20 euro Ali express watch rebranded. If you are looking for something cheap and a similar look just go on to aliexpress and you will likely find the exact same watch and just get it there. That is a genuine discount from the usual rrp though.

    Nope, not trolling, was looking for something to buy for a friends birthday and liked the look of it, thought I'd throw the question out in here to the watch experts, ya just saved me 55quid, I'll get him a bag O cans :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,105 ✭✭✭Thirdfox


    redlead wrote: »
    I'm presuming that you aren't trolling and it's a genuine question. That brand is pure junk. It's basically a 20 euro Ali express watch rebranded. If you are looking for something cheap and a similar look just go on to aliexpress and you will likely find the exact same watch and just get it there. That is a genuine discount from the usual rrp though.

    The brand is amazing!…at marketing.

    Movado bought them for $10(?) million dollars a few years ago if I remember correctly.

    I put them in the same category as Daniel Wellington and Filippo Loreti watches - similar can be had for a lot less on Aliexpress like Red states.

    If you like the design it's not a terrible price but you probably won't get more than 15 euro for it if you ever wish to sell it - which if you only paid 50 euro for it and get 2-3 years enjoyment wearing it then hey it's a low cost.

    But the brand name of MVMT would actually be a negative in many watch lovers' eyes and as Red says you might get similar for around 15-20 euro directly on aliexpress.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,631 ✭✭✭Fitz II


    You can go on Aliexpress and get the exact same watches MVMT sell without the branding for less than a tenner, movement just mark them up to pay their marketing and youtube shills.....but a bag o cans it way better than one of those sh1tters.


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