stuff in the post from the states

[jahlad]

how long is normal for a package to take coming from the states?

ive had stuff show pritty quick before but the halo shell i ordered seems to be takeing ages!

also my marker body will hit the post on tuesday i hope and im praying its gonna make it b4 campaign!

 

[TOOLE]

Typically air mail takes 5-9 days, provided it is priority post!

(Is the body one of those turtle cockers? i'm really interested in one of those!)

 

[jahlad]

Originally posted by TOOLE
Typically air mail takes 5-9 days, provided it is priority post!

(Is the body one of those turtle cockers? i'm really interested in one of those!)

certaily is first one in the uk.....i was hoping to have got it already but there has been a delay at the annodizers or something, hes hoping to get it in the post tuesday...if it turns up in time look out for it at campaign and ill let ya have a play

 

[Collier]

Currently waiting for a package myself, it was sent Thursday.... no sign yet

Paul

 

[TonyF]

not to put a dampener on it.....but

You gotta watch gear coming in from the states. As long as there is a good full description on the item you should be ok.
If not, anything that may look like part of a firearm could be impounded by customs.
Check with the sender to see if there is a tracking number.
If customs do pull it, be prepared to pay duty, vat and additional shipping costs on your doorstep!

 

[Agent Smith]

Oh Yes!

Happened to me when I got a new bolt for my Matrix from Canada.

Customs wanted all sorts of information regarding velocities etc.

Took an extra day for customs to release it....

Cost me an extra £30 when UPS got to my door!

Good luck!

 

[Tiny man]

errrr well..........

It ain't always as good as it seems it took my mate bout 3 months to receive a package off paintball online.............
He was a bit pissed off but everythin was in order, we still don't no why it took soooo long paintball online are usually pretty good mail wise. God only no what happened.
Jahlad have ya tried emailin em bout it????

 

[jahlad]

yeah ive been talking to the guy about it, its not actually him thats holding anything up, he has done the machining, its the bloody annodizer taking his time......hopefully it should be back in the right persons hands monday/tuesday so he can test it and get it in the post.....my worry is that im gonna be left with only half a bloody marker for campaign....

and still no sign of my halo shell eather


heheh and i aint paying a tonne in tax eather....its a sample

 

[TonyF]

Samples

Sorry mate you will still pay tax.
The law regarding samples changed a couple of months back.
For it to be brought in as a sample it must be "unusable". Some part willl need to be removed/ perminantly damaged so as to make the goods unusable. For clothing they either remove a sleeve or print all across it "sample".
Stuff sometimes slips through, but customs will check with the manufacturer and if it does not meet the sample criteria they will either bill you the duty or impound the goods.

 

[cranky_fart]

If someone ordered something from the US and it only shows £20 on the customs invoice, you dont pay any import duties or taxes.

Also if you receive a warranty repair you can usually avoid import duties and taxes.

Or so I've heard