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enhamhale · 12 April 2015, 11:15 PM

Is it risky buying from the U.S. Ie import duties and postage of item to the UK

Old Expat Beast · 12 April 2015, 11:36 PM

That would be an issue. My main concern would be the difficulties in case of needing to send it back, with the USA import restrictions on Rolex. Could end up with no watch at all, worst case scenario.

Vincent65 · 12 April 2015, 11:36 PM

not especially - should be fine

mercman · 12 April 2015, 11:39 PM

Import duties, Vat and handling will add on approx 34% of your purchase and postage price.

Mick P · 13 April 2015, 02:51 AM

Would tax be payable on pre owned watches ?

mercman · 13 April 2015, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick P

Would tax be payable on pre owned watches ?

Yes, anything coming into the U.K. from non E.U. Countries is liable to Import Duties and VAT.

MonBK · 13 April 2015, 02:53 AM

Why buy from the US when prices are lower in Europe?

104peterb · 13 April 2015, 05:59 AM

Depends on which kind of Rolex you buy. Some of the older watches can fetch a much higher premium in the UK, so buying from the US is a good option. Be mindful of the import restrictions as has already been stated. On top of the VAT and import fees (which is no big deal of you've price it in), the import restrictions are the biggest risk incase you wanna send it back. Just make sure you know what you're buying

topcat30093 · 13 April 2015, 04:21 PM

Good question and one that I have been pondering.

I have been after a 1675, 16750 or 1665.

Placed a couple of WTB's but all of the replies have come from within the USA.
For the very same reasons, that have already been mentioned, I have shined away from any deal.

rootbeer7 · 13 April 2015, 09:08 PM

It maybe better looking in Europe. the weak Euro and the distance and of course lack of 30% import and duties, could mean that an Easijet to Milan return, plus watch is still cheaper. As Adam stated, problems may only occur if watch needs to be returned.

cardiel · 14 April 2015, 02:34 AM

I'm UK based and bought my watch from an American dealer who frequents the for sale forum here. No problems whatsoever.

12 April 2015, 11:15 PM	#1
enhamhale "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: England (andover) Watch: Submariners all Posts: 470	Buying from usa Is it risky buying from the U.S. Ie import duties and postage of item to the UK

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Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	not especially - should be fine __________________

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topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Good question and one that I have been pondering. I have been after a 1675, 16750 or 1665. Placed a couple of WTB's but all of the replies have come from within the USA. For the very same reasons, that have already been mentioned, I have shined away from any deal. __________________

12 April 2015, 11:36 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	That would be an issue. My main concern would be the difficulties in case of needing to send it back, with the USA import restrictions on Rolex. Could end up with no watch at all, worst case scenario.

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mercman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 126660 D-Blue Posts: 226	Import duties, Vat and handling will add on approx 34% of your purchase and postage price.

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Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Would tax be payable on pre owned watches ?

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Why buy from the US when prices are lower in Europe?

13 April 2015, 05:59 AM	#8
104peterb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Posts: 77	Depends on which kind of Rolex you buy. Some of the older watches can fetch a much higher premium in the UK, so buying from the US is a good option. Be mindful of the import restrictions as has already been stated. On top of the VAT and import fees (which is no big deal of you've price it in), the import restrictions are the biggest risk incase you wanna send it back. Just make sure you know what you're buying

13 April 2015, 09:08 PM	#10
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	It maybe better looking in Europe. the weak Euro and the distance and of course lack of 30% import and duties, could mean that an Easijet to Milan return, plus watch is still cheaper. As Adam stated, problems may only occur if watch needs to be returned.

14 April 2015, 02:34 AM	#11
cardiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: uk Posts: 368	I'm UK based and bought my watch from an American dealer who frequents the for sale forum here. No problems whatsoever.

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