Ordering a AEG online ?

Harveey · 27-10-2010 06:52PM #1

Okay I'm looking to order in an AEG of ehobbyasia which I've had my eye on for quite some time but only recently after deciding definately on getting it, its fps is 300-320, before I order it in is there any specific requirements I need to fulfill with customs or will it get through not a bother because it's under the limit. I emailed ehobbyasia and they said that they'l provide information on chrono rating's with the AEG and it shouldn't be a problem. Has anyone ordered an AEG of them? Any information would be gladly appreciated:D

Ruin3d · 28-10-2010 12:51AM

Ordered 2 AEGs from another asian retailer, even when I downgraded and counted vat and customs it still worked out cheaper. Keep in mind delivery and vat are huge when ordering from asia.

philipf612 · 28-10-2010 11:38AM

Ruin3d wrote: »

Ordered 2 AEGs from another asian retailer, even when I downgraded and counted vat and customs it still worked out cheaper. Keep in mind delivery and vat are huge when ordering from asia.

hi there, just wondering what site you bought your aeg's from?

Ruin3d · 28-10-2010 03:29PM

Rsov.com

We're lightning fast with the shipping but one of the batteries didnt work and after a few days they agreed to sending a new one.

Stonewolf · 28-10-2010 04:29PM

There's a number of local retailers willing to import items and take care of all the nuisance for you.

elDiablo79 · 28-10-2010 08:55PM

Stonewolf wrote: »

There's a number of local retailers willing to import items and take care of all the nuisance for you.

you would then have to factor in there extra charges for doing you this service.

Inari · 28-10-2010 09:10PM

elDiablo79 wrote: »

you would then have to factor in there extra charges for doing you this service.

Yup. But for the few extra quid you have a greater degree of warranty & service

Sam Fisher · 28-10-2010 10:26PM

Back to the OP, I have ordered from ehobbyasia and they are very quick on the delivery. Less than 5 working days. They use UPS, and make sure you have cash on you when expecting delivery. Cash is for the custom duty and can't remember about handling fee. I know Fedex definitely hits you with it.

Special mention regarding ehobbyasia. I recently got delivery of a motorola radio, suppose to have two batteries included. Only got one and emailed ehobbyasia, two emails later, without any hassle, got me battery.

Haven't got any new AEG in a while, so can't comment on any recent changes. A year ago was the last time I got an AEG with them, didn't have any problems.

Love the feeling of opening a new AEG....

Harveey · 30-10-2010 03:46AM

Sam Fisher wrote: »

Back to the OP, I have ordered from ehobbyasia and they are very quick on the delivery. Less than 5 working days. They use UPS, and make sure you have cash on you when expecting delivery. Cash is for the custom duty and can't remember about handling fee. I know Fedex definitely hits you with it.

Special mention regarding ehobbyasia. I recently got delivery of a motorola radio, suppose to have two batteries included. Only got one and emailed ehobbyasia, two emails later, without any hassle, got me battery.

Haven't got any new AEG in a while, so can't comment on any recent changes. A year ago was the last time I got an AEG with them, didn't have any problems.

Love the feeling of opening a new AEG....

the site i'm ordering from is ehobbyasia

does it cost much when it get's delivered like for the custom duty and handling fee because so far its working out at 320 for a g&p custom magpul m4 with 5 extra mags and battery

just want to make sure I'l have the right amount wudn't want them turning up at the door and not having enough for them

Witcher · 30-10-2010 04:03AM

Harveey wrote: »

the site i'm ordering from is ehobbyasia does it cost much when it get's delivered like for the custom duty and handling fee because so far its working out at 320 for a g&p custom magpul m4 with 5 extra mags and battery just want to make sure I'l have the right amount wudn't want them turning up at the door and not having enough for them

Make sure to get it downgraded or it could be sent for testing on import and destroyed:)

Harveey · 30-10-2010 04:24AM

Blay wrote: »

Make sure to get it downgraded or it could be sent for testing on import and destroyed:)

in the item description it stated fps 300-320 and i emailed to see if this was with .20g's or .25 g's and they emailed back saying that chrono'd with both weights and it's firing under the 320 mark and if i want they can lower it down more for me but touch wood the day it comes in it'l be firing under the 320 mark

AR-Mad · 30-10-2010 04:31AM

i thought the new laws last year banned personal imports. Are customs taking it seriously?

Harveey · 30-10-2010 04:37AM

well i know a good few people who ordered aeg's in recently and got them without any hassle just as long as they weren't over the legal limit. But if it's the case of I cant order it in i'm sure a retailer could import it for me

Gatling · 30-10-2010 04:38AM

AR-Mad wrote: »

i thought the new laws last year banned personal imports. Are customs taking it seriously?

The ban hasnt gone live yet ,wouldnt expect that to last much longer though

AR-Mad · 30-10-2010 05:02AM

wow i thought it would be in force by now. I asked because i really want to order straight from the retailer but had the nagging fear my AEG would be interred. Better move quick

robust · 30-10-2010 10:55AM

Well heres a strange one...2 days ago I ordered a pistol off RSOV and this is the response I got...

"we are sorry, but due to many reports saying there is problem to sending AEG orders to Ireland, we have to stop our service to the area"

so they refunded me. Figure that one out.

Puding · 30-10-2010 11:59AM

did you try and order via the express service or use ems as the method of shipping?

Chuck the Buck · 30-10-2010 12:04PM

That's because ems and airmail don't carry gun shaped things through Heathrow anymore (there's a few big threads about it on here) and RSOV won't ship out here because of that. You have to use a courier like TNT or UPS, I don't know if RSOV use them.

AR-Mad · 30-10-2010 12:44PM

if you try deliveries always go for UPS and or TNT as they will ship AEGs and GBBs but not the ordinary couriers. tried it 2yrs ago but dont know what its like know.

Sam Fisher · 31-10-2010 01:00AM

Harveey wrote: »

the site i'm ordering from is ehobbyasia does it cost much when it get's delivered like for the custom duty and handling fee because so far its working out at 320 for a g&p custom magpul m4 with 5 extra mags and battery just want to make sure I'l have the right amount wudn't want them turning up at the door and not having enough for them

For 320, make sure you have at least 65-75 on you, oh the driver don't give back change.

Harveey · 31-10-2010 04:58PM

well i have 100 spare anyways after that so il keep that to cover the extra cost

thanks for the feedback guys

BWairsoft · 02-11-2010 12:44PM

Hi, I bought my l85 from ehobby last xmas. It was stopped by customs I was rang and told I had 3 days to prove it was under 1 joule and if not it would be sent to the gards I emailed ehobby and they were very helpful the sent me on a headed letter in an email telling customs that it had been downgraded to 328 fps.. I drove to shannon and gave them this and they released it straight away. They told me the main reason it was stopped Is that the chinese sometimes state the item cost less than you paid so they will have a smaller duty bill. Customs looked my l85 on ehobby up and saw it cost alot more than was on the chinese customs letter.. i sorted this out easily as luckily I had printed off the paypal receipt and was able to prove how much I paid. As long as you get them to downgrade it and supply a letter and keep paypal receipt you will be fine. Also be ready to get hit for 90 odd quid in import tax from customs/UPS for any regular sized AEG, thats on top off the ridiculous delivery charges you pay when ordering the AEG.

Ordering a AEG online ?

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