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Xiaomi Mi Tv Stick - €26.69 from DHGate

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  • #102
    tnegun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭tnegun


    Tefral wrote: »
    I just used the snipping tool on the screen and pdf'd that and sent it in.

    Just got a message:
    What value did it show?


  • #103
    paddy19
    Registered Users Posts: 1,145 ✭✭✭paddy19


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Same as everyone else, letter from An post.

    Whats the legality of them charging 10 euro?
    Seems like post from China is being targetted

    Customs clearance fee is standard.
    It applies to all imports outside EU, so not China specific.

    Most couriers will charge you a min of €15


  • #104
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    Only 1gb ram and 8gb rom so would be very slow.amazon firestick still blows that out of the water imo


  • #105
    iunited
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭iunited


    HONORBUY in the voucher section will get you another fiver off!


  • #106
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    iunited wrote: »
    HONORBUY in the voucher section will get you another fiver off!
    Might be worth a punt at $10, but it has definitely not gone unnoticed how many times these have dropped in price and are even being given away for free with some purchases of Xiaomi phones. They are obviously getting rid to launch the 4K version. But it could also be that these things won't play anything decent quality for any length of time.


  • #107
    Grassey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    Tefral wrote: »
    I just used the snipping tool on the screen and pdf'd that and sent it in.

    Just got a message:

    Lucky you.

    Got my reply saying €16.06 is due and it's been released - :mad:


  • #108
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Grassey wrote: »
    Lucky you.

    Got my reply saying €16.06 is due and it's been released - :mad:

    Same here. I sent them an invoice for 30.50 dollars which worked out at 25.79 euro. So the vat should have been less than 6 euro. But that have told me the vat is 6.05


  • #109
    PaulKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    advertsfox wrote: »
    Lads the Mi Stick is currently on Honorbuy with 2 day shipping from their EU warehouse. They are listed at €14.61 (was €34.39). I only bought one last weekend for €46 with shipping.

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1903-xiaomi-mi-tv-stick.html

    Got an email this morning saying they mispriced it and it should have been $34.99.

    Needless to say I've asked them to cancel and refund.


  • #110
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,251 ✭✭✭ooter


    Grassey wrote: »
    Lucky you.

    Got my reply saying €16.06 is due and it's been released - :mad:

    have they released it without you agreeing to pay the €16?


  • #111
    Grassey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    Yeah, I sent screenshot of payment.

    Got an email this morning saying it's been sent for delivery, have the cash ready to pay postman.


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  • #112
    sligojoek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    Suckit wrote: »
    Did you get the letter?
    I think €26.10 is the minimum allowed which is €6. A bit crazy that they are going after it, but I guess it all adds up.
    I would also like to know of the people getting the letter, did any choose EU?
    illdoit2morrow wrote: »
    I'm going to pay whatever is owed.

    I'm not seeing any 'purchase invoice' linked to the order, what are people using as proof of purchase?

    I just attached the email saying "Your order has been confirmed" which had the following breakdown.
    Item Subtotal: €32
    Shipping Cost: €0
    Store Coupon: €0
    DH Coupon: €6
    Discounts: €0
    Order Total: €26
    Raoul wrote: »
    Same here. I sent them an invoice for which worked out at 25.79 euro. So the vat should have been less than 6 euro. But that have told me the vat is 6.05

    Just got this reply.


    523181.jpeg


    I wonder do An Post still want a tenner


  • #113
    lowbatt07
    Registered Users Posts: 186 ✭✭lowbatt07


    sligojoek wrote: »
    I just attached the email saying "Your order has been confirmed" which had the following breakdown.





    Just got this reply.


    523181.jpeg


    I wonder do An Post still want a tenner

    Isn’t the an post handling fee of €10 plus customs due when value exceeds €22?


  • #114
    Grassey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    Damn Liam - he's the lad who emailed me this morning.


  • #115
    sligojoek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    lowbatt07 wrote: »
    Isn’t the an post handling fee of €10 plus customs due when value exceeds €22?

    I'm not sure. Postman's just been and had nothing. Should have it tomorrow.


  • #116
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Grassey wrote: »
    Damn Liam - he's the lad who emailed me this morning.

    Same here. He is probably reading the thread too, the bast :mad: rd


  • #117
    mossy464
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,134 ✭✭✭mossy464


    You reckon it's possible to get your money back if it's returned to sender. Really not pushed to pay out extra to get it. Bought it just to check it out but really don't need it


  • #118
    DopeTech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    mossy464 wrote: »
    You reckon it's possible to get your money back if it's returned to sender. Really not pushed to pay out extra to get it. Bought it just to check it out but really don't need it

    No you won't get money back if you reject it.

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dopetech.ie



  • #119
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,251 ✭✭✭ooter


    Will the seller be charged by an post for postage charges if the sticks are sent back?


  • #120
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    lowbatt07 wrote: »
    Isn’t the an post handling fee of €10 plus customs due when value exceeds €22?
    There is a negligible amount up to €26 or €6 vat.

    I think it is up to their discretion whether or not they want to go after it if it is only slightly above the €26 or €6 vat.


    https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs-traders-and-agents/documents/guide-to-importing-goods-through-the-post.pdf
    NOTE: Until 1st January 2021, no import VAT is due to be paid for goods with a customs value below €22 imported into Ireland. This exemption is abolished as of 1st January 2021. Thus, from 1st January 2021, all goods entering the EU will be subject to VAT irrespective of their value.
    If the VAT payable is €6 or less it will not be collected. No similar rule applies in the case of Customs Duty or Excise Duty.
    NOTE: This exemption is abolished as of 1st January 2021. Thus, from 1st January 2021, all goods entering the EU will be subject to VAT irrespective of the amount due and all VAT will be collected.


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  • #121
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    ooter wrote: »
    Will the seller be charged by an post for postage charges if the sticks are sent back?
    They will likely be destroyed, and not sent back.


  • #122
    unhappyBB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭unhappyBB


    Just received mine today. It had the yellow 'not compliant with EU regulations...' sticker on it but I wasn't charged by customs.
    The customs declaration stated Android stick, value US$15.


  • #123
    omega42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 517 ✭✭✭omega42


    Suckit wrote: »
    There is a negligible amount up to €26 or €6 vat.

    I think it is up to their discretion whether or not they want to go after it if it is only slightly above the €26 or €6 vat.


    https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs-traders-and-agents/documents/guide-to-importing-goods-through-the-post.pdf
    NOTE: Until 1st January 2021, no import VAT is due to be paid for goods with a customs value below €22 imported into Ireland. This exemption is abolished as of 1st January 2021. Thus, from 1st January 2021, all goods entering the EU will be subject to VAT irrespective of their value.
    If the VAT payable is €6 or less it will not be collected. No similar rule applies in the case of Customs Duty or Excise Duty.
    NOTE: This exemption is abolished as of 1st January 2021. Thus, from 1st January 2021, all goods entering the EU will be subject to VAT irrespective of the amount due and all VAT will be collected.

    Does this mean they will collect vat on a €2 wish order for example, that will be the end of those type of websites. whose going to pay an post an extra 10 handling charge just to get a €2 item


  • #124
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    omega42 wrote: »
    Does this mean they will collect vat on a €2 wish order for example, that will be the end of those type of websites. whose going to pay an post an extra 10 handling charge just to get a €2 item
    Loads of sites already have workarounds, although they were expected to be clamped down on this year.

    I can't imagine that there will still be a €10 handling fee for every item.


  • #125
    j_mo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭j_mo


    I got an email from An Post this morning looking for €16.06 to be collected. Think I'll stick with the firestick from now on.


  • #126
    tvc15
    Registered Users Posts: 325 ✭✭tvc15


    omega42 wrote: »
    Does this mean they will collect vat on a €2 wish order for example, that will be the end of those type of websites. whose going to pay an post an extra 10 handling charge just to get a €2 item

    As far as the EU are concerned, yes! Sweden did it to counteract the cheap, VAT free chinese imports https://www.thelocal.se/20180416/sweden-forced-to-return-400000-packages-to-china-and-other-non-eu-countries


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  • #127
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,695 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    Suckit wrote: »
    They will likely be destroyed, and not sent back.

    they prob bring then home


  • #128
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    Liam hit me for €16.06 too.

    Strange that its random.


  • #129
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    illdoit2morrow wrote: »
    Liam hit me for €16.06 too.

    Strange that its random.
    It could be down currency fluctuation.. The days that some ordered may have fallen lower than others.


  • #130
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    How do they get the email id to send the payment notification?


  • #131
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    How do they get the email id to send the payment notification?
    It is probably on a database with the order number so that they or the courier can contact you and get the correct information that they need.


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  • #132
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    How do they get the email id to send the payment notification?

    They sent a letter looking for proof of purchase, you could send the reply via email.


  • #133
    paddy19
    Registered Users Posts: 1,145 ✭✭✭paddy19


    Suckit wrote: »
    It could be down currency fluctuation.. The days that some ordered may have fallen lower than others.
    Nope that ain't it, Revenue set exchange rates they use for every month.

    https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs-traders-and-agents/importing-and-exporting/exchange-rates/index.aspx


  • #134
    cassette50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭cassette50


    I got the letter from An Post and sent them the confirmation email together with a copy of the transaction from my credit card statement to confirm the amount.

    The total value of the transaction was $30.50/€26.04 and my package was released without charge.


  • #135
    sligojoek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    Just arrived. No charge from an post either.

    Heading to a funeral. Will test later


  • #136
    paddy19
    Registered Users Posts: 1,145 ✭✭✭paddy19


    cassette50 wrote: »
    I got the letter from An Post and sent them the confirmation email together with a copy of the transaction from my credit card statement to confirm the amount.

    The total value of the transaction was $30.50/€26.04 and my package was released without charge.

    You made by a penny under the 6€ limit...
    Oh what a difference a penny makes...


  • #137
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,251 ✭✭✭ooter


    I paid €26.45 . :(


  • #138
    Heraldoffreeent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Heraldoffreeent


    Mine arrived this morning from a seller on aliexpress, cost me €27.06, seller had marked the packet 15.00 euro though, opened it quickly this morning, found the setup strange as it didn't have Ireland as a country and the Versions of English were Indian US and Canadian.

    Didn't have time to do much, so i'll have a play around after work.


  • #139
    Yellow Dog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Yellow Dog


    paddy19 wrote: »
    You made by a penny under the 6€ limit...
    Oh what a difference a penny makes...

    But the limit is €22.

    How were some released without charge and others charged?


  • #140
    Yellow Dog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Yellow Dog


    cassette50 wrote: »
    I got the letter from An Post and sent them the confirmation email together with a copy of the transaction from my credit card statement to confirm the amount.

    The total value of the transaction was $30.50/€26.04 and my package was released without charge.

    Did you get a letter from An Post or Revenue?


  • #141
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Yellow Dog wrote: »
    But the limit is €22.

    How were some released without charge and others charged?

    It's a weird one. The limit is €22 but if the VAT is less than €6 they won't look for it. :confused:


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  • #142
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Finally sent payment confirmation. Paid €26.34, have to pay €16.05 on delivery.


  • #143
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Got my device. It did come from Belgium but had a country of origin as CN. :s.


  • #144
    Marhay70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    Raoul wrote: »
    Got my device. It did come from Belgium but had a country of origin as CN. :s.

    Mine is the same, WTF. Not much point in buying from an EU warehouse at what is usually a higher price and then being hit for import charges. There must be a comeback against DH here.
    Country of origin means nothing really, you could go into your local Tesco and buy something with China as Country of origin, be hard not to in fact. Point is, you are purchasing in an EU country.


  • #145
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Also the value on the item was 15 dollars.


  • #146
    Marhay70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    Raoul wrote: »
    Also the value on the item was 15 dollars.

    Yep, but Customs have every right to query that, which is why they look for a confirmation invoice.


  • #147
    Marhay70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    To add insult to injury, can't get the %&@$% thing to work. Instructions are shi*e. Connects to wifi and then won't download anything because it says it's not connected to wifi. 43 euro destined for the bin methinks.


  • #148
    cassette50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭cassette50


    Yellow Dog wrote: »
    Did you get a letter from An Post or Revenue?

    I received a Notice of Arrival of Post from Athlone Mails Centre and they request that you send a copy of the invoice to a revenue email address.


  • #149
    PreCocious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 404 ✭✭PreCocious


    Good idea, the folks in Revenue will just go "Hey look ! A Boardsie got a way better deal on that stick than all the others. Go him !"


  • #150
    settopbox
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭settopbox


    Paid An Post 16.03 today for it.
    I know its a basic model and the reviews are crap but happy I got it, I will make use of it in the bedroom or something.


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  • #151
    SSeanSS
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭SSeanSS


    PreCocious wrote: »
    Good idea, the folks in Revenue will just go "Hey look ! A Boardsie got a way better deal on that stick than all the others. Go him !"

    yeah maybe, or else they might just send "Your package has been processed and should be with you shortly.

    There is no additional charge due."

    who knows


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