Best to buy in the USA or England?

[al_bongo]

For sure I wouldn't buy from a US trusted seller and have a watch shipped here.

I do wonder though how customs can tell the difference between a watch bought in Europe or one bought in USA or for that matter when it was bought. Short of you carrying the receipt of purchase and or guarantee customs are not generally interested in personal property.

[tattooedfagin]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Go to Florida & wear it back.

x2 - plastic warranty card in your wallet & mail the box home (that's if you wanted to keep the box)

Originally Posted by al_bongo

For sure I wouldn't buy from a US trusted seller and have a watch shipped here.

myself & many others have without any issues. patience & doing your homework first always pays dividends & most non UK TRF sellers are a dream to deal with & very accommodating

[al_bongo]

Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

myself & many others have without any issues. patience & doing your homework first always pays dividends & most non UK TRF sellers are a dream to deal with & very accommodating

Just wouldn't be comfortable going this route.

[brettpaul]

If you're going to Florida for Christmas you should buy from one of the trusted sellers from here on the forum....you save yourself mucho dinero over the UK mate!

[sub2004]

Hi mate

One thing you should consider is after sales service. Buying from your local would mean that you do get personal assitance and after sales service.

Yes all Rolex do come with a world wide warranty, but its so much easier when you buy from your local dealer.

Dont stress too much about the posts about "smuggling" etc. The UK Govt and Her Majesty's justice system have more important things to worry about then a watch on a persons wrist. I think the UK common law would provide an exclusion for "personal effects" even if they were over 350 pounds.

[Bushbaby]

Thanks to so much good advice here, I've made up my mind.

The Florida route strikes me as something most people could probably "get away with". The trouble is that phrase. It makes me feel like I'm doing something I shouldn't. And knowing my luck, at the airport, I'd be stopped, embarrassed and penalised. I'm a lousy liar too.

So with the help and advice from some people who PM'd me, I found a good deal in the UK. I bought a BNIB TT Sub C with a black bezel and dial. I hesitate to say how much I paid, but I think it's a bargain. The dealer also features in the Good Guys threads I have read too. Just waiting on the postal service.

I'd like to thank everyone for their interest and help especially Luke (Rolexplorer2). He's spent so much time calming my nerves.

Hey I'm part of the club.

[MoBe]

Originally Posted by Bushbaby

Thanks to so much good advice here, I've made up my mind.

The Florida route strikes me as something most people could probably "get away with". The trouble is that phrase. It makes me feel like I'm doing something I shouldn't. And knowing my luck, at the airport, I'd be stopped, embarrassed and penalised. I'm a lousy liar too.

So with the help and advice from some people who PM'd me, I found a good deal in the UK. I bought a BNIB TT Sub C with a black bezel and dial. I hesitate to say how much I paid, but I think it's a bargain. The dealer also features in the Good Guys threads I have read too. Just waiting on the postal service.

I'd like to thank everyone for their interest and help especially Luke (Rolexplorer2). He's spent so much time calming my nerves.

Hey I'm part of the club.

A wise decision.

[A.I.]

Originally Posted by Bushbaby

Thanks to so much good advice here, I've made up my mind.

The Florida route strikes me as something most people could probably "get away with". The trouble is that phrase. It makes me feel like I'm doing something I shouldn't. And knowing my luck, at the airport, I'd be stopped, embarrassed and penalised. I'm a lousy liar too.

So with the help and advice from some people who PM'd me, I found a good deal in the UK. I bought a BNIB TT Sub C with a black bezel and dial. I hesitate to say how much I paid, but I think it's a bargain. The dealer also features in the Good Guys threads I have read too. Just waiting on the postal service.

I'd like to thank everyone for their interest and help especially Luke (Rolexplorer2). He's spent so much time calming my nerves.

Hey I'm part of the club.

Smart move

[Bushbaby]

Originally Posted by Alan G

My advice would be the same as Chris buy in the UK , haggle for a bit of discount in worst case consider a reputable grey dealer.

I would expect a price increase before the end of the year as we hav'nt had one for a while and remember dealer numbers are being reduced with a strong push away from discounts in the future which is good for owners but not buyers.

enjoy it

Alan

This is the route I have gone for. I'm assuming that a "Grey Dealer" is someone who is not an AD but still trades in BNIB watches?

I've bought from a guy who has a solid reputation and who I believe was offering an absolute bargain. Our contact with each other has been flawless and has reinforced my belief and confidence in him. I already have a proof of purchase showing the watch model number, serial number and how much VAT I've paid. The document also shows his VAT registration and company address. He's even phoned me to confirm I will be at home to receive the delivery tomorrow. It's all very efficient.

Another factor in buying before I go to Florida was the possible price increase. I'm not thinking too much about the resale value of my watch as I intend to keep it, but I just don't want to pay extra now.

Anyway, I'll post a picture of my new purchase when I get it. So exciting.

Is it my imagination or are there quite a few new threads on here from people talking about their first purchase? That makes me feel good too.

[Chris B]

Watches have current import duty rate of 4.5% & then (almost criminal) VAT at 20%,



A handy link to bookmark http://www.dutycalculator.com/

[Lanfor]

Congrats, enjoy it

[wantonebad]

No brainer for me, find a UK trusted seller and buy from them, you don't have to deal with tax or import issues.