Cross Pens

mik_da_man · 02-01-2021 2:02pm

It will be interesting, I bought pens for all the family so was well over the 22 quid.
However you are buying on an .ie website, in Euros
It would be reasonable to assume no extra charges are expected

If extra charges happen then Cross will be getting a lot of complaints...

Atlantic Dawn · 02-01-2021 2:10pm

mik_da_man wrote: »

It will be interesting, I bought pens for all the family so was well over the 22 quid.
However you are buying on an .ie website, in Euros
It would be reasonable to assume no extra charges are expected

If extra charges happen then Cross will be getting a lot of complaints...

Yes I went to nearly €40, I got the impression from the site that it was coming from an Irish or European distribution centre, no mention of it coming from the UK and liable to import duty during the ordering process. I did see a Bedfordshire address in the footer of the email received though but order already placed then. They shouldn't be using a .ie with no mention of duty if it's coming from the UK (I know they are under no obligation to).

Dante7 · 02-01-2021 2:13pm

Cross are historically an Irish company, so it would be fairly embarrassing for them if they messed on Brexit and Irish people had to pay import duty and VAT to buy their pens.

lawred2 · 02-01-2021 2:22pm

Dante7 wrote: »

Cross are historically an Irish company, so it would be fairly embarrassing for them if they messed on Brexit and Irish people had to pay import duty and VAT to buy their pens.

Historically an Irish company?

As in founded here?

Didn't know that. Interesting.

Paul Weller · 02-01-2021 2:27pm

lawred2 wrote: »

Historically an Irish company?

As in founded here?

Didn't know that. Interesting.

No such thing, an American company through and through....they had a manufacturing plant here that was set up in the '70s ... but nothing Irish about it overall

Sheep Shagger · 02-01-2021 2:30pm

An Post say they have an agreement with 95% of their GB 'partners' so that no additional fees are payable at the doorstep.

lawred2 · 02-01-2021 2:37pm

Paul Weller wrote: »

No such thing, an American company through and through....they had a manufacturing plant here that was set up in the '70s ... but nothing Irish about it overall

I was kinda thinking that would be more likely

Irishder · 02-01-2021 3:18pm

Thanks OP, first bargain alert of the year for me

lau1247 · 02-01-2021 3:34pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Yes I went to nearly €40, I got the impression from the site that it was coming from an Irish or European distribution centre, no mention of it coming from the UK and liable to import duty during the ordering process. I did see a Bedfordshire address in the footer of the email received though but order already placed then. They shouldn't be using a .ie with no mention of duty if it's coming from the UK (I know they are under no obligation to).

That's the thing though, it is cross.com with sub region in the address. So not explicitly a .ie address.

It is anyone's guess as it is at the moment.

tea and coffee · 02-01-2021 3:40pm

Does it matter which way you apply the discounts?
If you buy something for €100 with a 55% discount, then 20%,15% and 5% would that not make it 95% off so €5?
Or is there a best way to apply the discounts to make it cheapest?

Libera · 02-01-2021 3:44pm

tea and coffee wrote: »

Does it matter which way you apply the discounts?
If you buy something for €100 with a 55% discount, then 20%,15% and 5% would that not make it 95% off so €5?
Or is there a best way to apply the discounts to make it cheapest?

It makes no difference, as based on a reducing percentage balance whichever way you order it.

Paul Weller · 02-01-2021 3:48pm

W3LC0M32X

15% off code that came to me too late if anyone wants to use it.. just comment when used please

gerard2210 · 02-01-2021 4:01pm

Paul Weller wrote: »

W3LC0M32X

15% off code that came to me too late if anyone wants to use it.. just comment when used please

I got the same code, probably same code for everyone.

SouthWesterly · 02-01-2021 4:03pm

lawred2 wrote: »

Historically an Irish company?

As in founded here?

Didn't know that. Interesting.

A friend of mine worked on the design of their ink flow system.

Del2005 · 02-01-2021 4:14pm

lawred2 wrote: »

it does say Cross Ireland but there's probably going to be a load of companies who have always treated Ireland as an extension of Britain that haven't really done anything to prep for Brexit

The contact address for Ireland is their UK headquarters address.

eclipsechaser · 02-01-2021 5:04pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

An Post say they have an agreement with 95% of their GB 'partners' so that no additional fees are payable at the doorstep.

I'm obviously wrong but I thought the deal that went through means there are no import charges when buying from the UK.

shnaek · 02-01-2021 5:44pm

Cheers OP - didn't need one, bought 2 - the sign of a great BA!

SouthWesterly · 02-01-2021 6:17pm

Bought another couple of pens seperately for under 20 to save any hassle.

[Deleted User] · 03-01-2021 10:57pm

Dante7 wrote: »

Cross are historically an Irish company, so it would be fairly embarrassing for them if they messed on Brexit and Irish people had to pay import duty and VAT to buy their pens.

They used to give out pens on RTE game-shows as prizes (sponsored I suppose) and had a plant in Ireland years ago but long gone

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ballinasloe-angry-over-60-job-losses-1.1122872

American company

Tbh I find that cheap (1 or 2 euro) gel rollerball pens with a comfortable grip write better than expensive pens and as for fountain pens the ink smudges, they tend to leak and the novelty wears off very quickly

Paranoid Mandroid · 03-01-2021 11:09pm

mr_edge_to_you wrote: »

Been out of work for 5 months and starting a new job on Monday so I treated myself to a new pen for €25 inc shipping.

https://www.cross.com/cr_en_ie/

Best if luck in the new job tomorrow

torrevieja · 04-01-2021 12:45am

How do u get the 15% off newsletter i signed up but no code

kollegeknight · 04-01-2021 12:50am

torrevieja wrote: »

How do u get the 15% off newsletter i signed up but no code

When you log into your email and verify it via link, you get emailed the code.

Lucifer · 04-01-2021 12:50am

Check your spam folder, or gmail, check your promotions folder

positron · 04-01-2021 12:54am

Thank you Mr Edge, I too love a good fountain pen and just ordered a Cross Century there with engraving, and with all the codes it came to around €23. Cheers!

Lucifer · 04-01-2021 1:03am

torrevieja wrote: »

How do u get the 15% off newsletter i signed up but no code

I think the newsletter code is the same for everyone

try W3LC0M32X

SmartinMartin · 04-01-2021 1:29am

Thanks OP, got a fabulous engraved pen delivered for €21.

kaizersoze · 04-01-2021 2:32am

I worked in their manufacturing plant in Ballinasloe back in their hayday in the 80s/90s. The only plant outside the US (Rhode Island). Opened in 1971...closed around 2003. Great company and fantastic place to work.
They were fairly elite, exclusive and expensive back then.
I remember machining solid gold ones for the elite in the Middle East. Company and is gone basically now with the brand sold to the Chinese. Wouldn't be interested in buying one now.

Anyway....a small sample of my historic collection.:pac:

lau1247 · 04-01-2021 11:57am

So I rang their office. Shipping will be from Luton, UK. The guy I spoke to said that as far as he know, what we pay on the screen is what it is, they are not expecting more thereafter and mentioned free trade agreement.

I'm still a little unsure because from Revenue summary it would appear that VAT will still apply (Unless Cross already applied Irish VAT, seems unlikely though right?).

On another page from UK Gov site, it seems to say personal user (not VAT registered) will be charged UK VAT.

VAT within the EU and with other trade agreement countries
If you supply goods to an EU country these sales are technically known as dispatches or removals rather than exports.

Dispatches within the EU between VAT-registered businesses are not subject to VAT. This also applies to goods imported into the EU that have been released for free circulation following payment of import duties.

However, when you dispatch goods to someone in an EU country, who is not registered for VAT in that country, you should normally charge VAT.

Read more about VAT: exports, dispatches and supplying goods abroad.

Customs declarations are not generally required for goods in free circulation within the EU, but traders must remember to raise VAT invoices showing the VAT Registration Number of their customers and obtain evidence of shipment.

How to handle VAT within the EU
If your EU customer is VAT registered and can provide you with a valid EU VAT Registration Number:

you can apply the zero rate of VAT to the sale
the VAT will be due in the destination country from the customer on acquisition of the goods
you must keep paperwork that shows both the seller’s and buyer’s VAT registration numbers (with the correct national codes) on the invoice
you must number your sales invoices in sequence
you must also get and keep valid evidence that the goods have been removed from the UK within certain time limits to be able to zero rate
Read more about charging VAT.

If your buyer is not VAT registered, or you cannot get their VAT number, then as the seller you must charge the UK rate of VAT.

Maybe someone who might know more about this subject can shed a light.. as far as I can see, I think we will be charged VAT once it get into country over €22 (inclusive of shipping charge). Just a matter of what VAT did Cross apply that I don't have answer to.

The Inbetween is mine · 04-01-2021 12:39pm

Just bought my second pen.. €100..and saved €70.93...
Not too shabby at all for €29.07

For Forks Sake · 04-01-2021 2:33pm

Great work OP and all others

Subtotal €110.00
55% off All Outlet Products -€60.50
EMEA: Generic Affiliate 5% off any spend -€2.48
15% discount - New Customer -€7.05
XEXEC 20% off -€7.99
Shipping (Pens & Accessories - Free - Standard (5 - 7 Working Days)) €0.00
Est. Total €31.98

Cross Pens

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