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jackflash82 · 9 February 2010, 10:21 PM

Hi people, I was looking for a little bit of advice, Im thinking about buying a Rolex from the US, The watch would come from ebay, Im happy the watch is real and the seller is genuine but Im concerned about customs charges, does anyone know how likely I would have to pay, and also a rough of idea of cost on a Subamariner around the $3500 mark. many thanks

DarkHorse · 9 February 2010, 10:27 PM

Hi there, I own an online retail company in Australia - I occasionally sell items to buyers from the UK and I can tell you that the customs charges and duties in the UK are some the worst I have encountered. I can't tell you exactly how much you are likely to pay on this item, as the products I sell generally go for $AUD150-$AUD300, but you will get slugged very hard. do plenty of research on how much you are liable to pay. In Australia we generally would be charged $500+ in duties and taxes on a $3500 watch.

jackflash82 · 9 February 2010, 10:32 PM

Ouch they are pretty greedy, if anyone here can point me in the direction of a trusted UK seller that would be very helpfull! thanks

Lamone · 9 February 2010, 10:36 PM

That's a ricky business, if they tax you, it's gonna hurt.

DarkHorse · 9 February 2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamone

That's a ricky business, if they tax you, it's gonna hurt.

PM me and I'll give you some additional advice

Jason Judd · 10 February 2010, 03:34 AM

We call them Evil-Bay!

ducatidoc · 10 February 2010, 04:16 AM

It's tough to extract a gentlemen's agreement from abroad.

Brunotheboxer · 10 February 2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jackflash82

Hi people, I was looking for a little bit of advice, Im thinking about buying a Rolex from the US, The watch would come from ebay, Im happy the watch is real and the seller is genuine but Im concerned about customs charges, does anyone know how likely I would have to pay, and also a rough of idea of cost on a Subamariner around the $3500 mark. many thanks

I'm happy that you're happy but how do you Bloody really know that the watch is in fact REAL.

DarkHorse · 11 February 2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

It's tough to extract a gentlemen's agreement from abroad.

A gentleman's agreement presupposes that there's a gentleman involved.

=]

9 February 2010, 10:21 PM	#1
jackflash82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 9	Buying a Rolex from ebay/abroad Hi people, I was looking for a little bit of advice, Im thinking about buying a Rolex from the US, The watch would come from ebay, Im happy the watch is real and the seller is genuine but Im concerned about customs charges, does anyone know how likely I would have to pay, and also a rough of idea of cost on a Subamariner around the $3500 mark. many thanks

9 February 2010, 10:27 PM	#2
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	Hi there, I own an online retail company in Australia - I occasionally sell items to buyers from the UK and I can tell you that the customs charges and duties in the UK are some the worst I have encountered. I can't tell you exactly how much you are likely to pay on this item, as the products I sell generally go for $AUD150-$AUD300, but you will get slugged very hard. do plenty of research on how much you are liable to pay. In Australia we generally would be charged $500+ in duties and taxes on a $3500 watch. __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

10 February 2010, 04:16 AM	#7
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	It's tough to extract a gentlemen's agreement from abroad. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

9 February 2010, 10:32 PM	#3
jackflash82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 9	Ouch they are pretty greedy, if anyone here can point me in the direction of a trusted UK seller that would be very helpfull! thanks

9 February 2010, 10:36 PM	#4
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	That's a ricky business, if they tax you, it's gonna hurt.

10 February 2010, 03:34 AM	#6
Jason Judd Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jason Location: ny Posts: 27	We call them Evil-Bay!

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