How can I get a weber BBQ FROM USA back with me on BA
May 6, 2014, 11:29 am
#16
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I personally wouldn't worry too much about the technical issues. You could easily convert this to a UK pol-nut with variable regulator for about £20, in less than half an hour and it be perfectly safe. Although kiss goodbye to manufacture servicing, spare parts, warranty and any product liability.
The only issue is cost. This could easily reach £400 with shipping cost, admin, storage, clearance fees, import duty and VAT.
It's just not worth it!
The only issue is cost. This could easily reach £400 with shipping cost, admin, storage, clearance fees, import duty and VAT.
It's just not worth it!
May 6, 2014, 12:22 pm
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Did exactly the same with a vitamix - £529 Uk price vs $310 in the US.
Checked it in, along with the voltage transformer to run it ($55 iirc).
No issues, and at well under half price, a no brainer.
However, that lot didn't weigh 75kg.
Could you split it across multiple packages? If travelling with someone else in F or J, you should be able to manage it utilising your allowance of all 6.
Checked it in, along with the voltage transformer to run it ($55 iirc).
No issues, and at well under half price, a no brainer.
However, that lot didn't weigh 75kg.
Could you split it across multiple packages? If travelling with someone else in F or J, you should be able to manage it utilising your allowance of all 6.
May 6, 2014, 12:59 pm
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Otherwise...could you ship it to somewhere with cheaper import duty, say Ireland or Jersey and then take it back from there by car (on a ferry)?
Probably loose your savings mind.
May 6, 2014, 1:24 pm
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May 6, 2014, 1:42 pm
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as stated earlier by a poster you should consider the warranty issue
unless you have an international warranty (not sure of cost ) you will not be covered for any faults which may arise
I found this to my cost with a camera I thought I had got at a great price
unless you have an international warranty (not sure of cost ) you will not be covered for any faults which may arise
I found this to my cost with a camera I thought I had got at a great price
May 6, 2014, 2:48 pm
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Had this conversation a few times with the other half when she wants us to bring one back.
My reply is usually along the lines why not ship 10 or 20 back and event after tax paid probably make enough for mine to be free. Never looked into it that closely though.
My reply is usually along the lines why not ship 10 or 20 back and event after tax paid probably make enough for mine to be free. Never looked into it that closely though.
May 6, 2014, 2:49 pm
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To quote from HM Revenue and Customs:
"If you bring in any single item worth more than your allowance, you must pay duty and/or tax on the full item value, not just the value above the allowance. You also cannot group individual allowances together to bring in an item worth more than the limit."
May 6, 2014, 3:12 pm
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Out of curiosity, what's the main fuel for BBQ's in the UK? In North America they come in 2 types: one runs on bottled propane (usually a 20 lb cylinder), the other on natural gas from the house pipeline. The burners are different because of the different heat contents of the gases
May 6, 2014, 3:36 pm
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May 6, 2014, 3:50 pm
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You cannot do this, you are not allowed to part use your duty free allowance on a single item.
To quote from HM Revenue and Customs:
"If you bring in any single item worth more than your allowance, you must pay duty and/or tax on the full item value, not just the value above the allowance. You also cannot group individual allowances together to bring in an item worth more than the limit."
To quote from HM Revenue and Customs:
"If you bring in any single item worth more than your allowance, you must pay duty and/or tax on the full item value, not just the value above the allowance. You also cannot group individual allowances together to bring in an item worth more than the limit."