Buying from Hong Kong (ebay)

trad · 08-09-2012 11:55AM #1

I'm looking at buying refillable ink cartridges for my printer on line.

I can buy the kit with ink and chip reset from the UK for £141 (€176.25) incl postage.

I can buy the same kit from Honk Kong for £78.88 (€98.60) incl postage from a seller with almost 19k transactions and 99.5% positive feedback.

Besides VAT @ 23% what additional charges should I expect for the Hong Kong deal?

Jarren · 08-09-2012 12:02PM

I'd say longer delivery time + your shipping company will charge the admin fee 10 or 15 Euros depending on the carrier.

Shipping companies tend to overcharge on VAT so just be aware of that .

http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-cost-calculation-for-ebay-item/

trad · 08-09-2012 01:39PM

That is one handy duty calculator

rubadub · 12-09-2012 10:36AM

Your "UK seller" could well be based (or sending from) outside the EU too, if he's on ebay.

trad · 12-09-2012 08:09PM

rubadub wrote: »

Your "UK seller" could well be based (or sending from) outside the EU too, if he's on ebay.

No, he has the products in stock and offers a fast delivery service, he appears to be the only supplier in the UK with the particular type of ink that my printer uses hence his higher price.

leeomurchu · 12-09-2012 08:11PM

You may have to wait a bit longer but if it's off ebay then there's a good chance the seller will mark it as a gift therefore avoiding any duty you'll have to pay

. This is very common when buying from asian sellers.

I'd be willing to bet the UK seller is buying them in Asia also and selling them on at a tidy profit.

recipio · 15-09-2012 12:05PM

I find small items from Hong Kong arrive in about a week and slip through the dreaded customs man.
Large packets might attract more attention however.

Buying from Hong Kong (ebay)

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