Flying Dutchman blades to the UK? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

jm51 · 07-03-2012, 10:04 AM

Have any UK buyers had a customs/VAT bill when ordering FD blades?

According to the HMRC site, packages under £15 are ok. I think that includes shipping. (Used to be £18 iirc.)

I don't object to paying the VAT but I've had a few packages from the US that were less than £3 VAT but plus £8 admin. Ouch! Not only that, it can delay delivery a lot.

I'd like to clear this up before placing an order hence the post.

evilbadger · 07-03-2012, 10:43 AM

I would send Mike an email or give him a call. Mike's Workshop English featuring: my life story, a cancer survivor, scrollsawing samples and tips, community service, list of favorite sites and Flying Dutchman fretsaw blades for sale.

Mayo Farmer · 07-03-2012, 11:25 AM

Hi John,

I've never been charged VAT to Ireland and I've had 3 or 4 packages from Mike (around the £30 mark)

Maybe I've been lucky

jm51 · 07-03-2012, 02:07 PM

I'll give it a go and see what happens.

journeyman · 07-03-2012, 02:43 PM

Hi John, I've been dealing with Mike for about 4 years now and never had a VAT bill
Mick

loftyhermes · 07-03-2012, 05:49 PM

I've just had 2 gross of FD blades delivered with no problems.

jm51 · 07-03-2012, 08:47 PM

Exactly what I was hoping to hear, so have ordered a gross.

Thanks all.

dave2882 · 07-06-2012, 07:11 PM

hi john i have also been using mike the last lot i orderd came in 4 working days now thats good service lol

07-03-2012, 10:04 AM	#1
jm51 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Flying Dutchman blades to the UK? Have any UK buyers had a customs/VAT bill when ordering FD blades? According to the HMRC site, packages under £15 are ok. I think that includes shipping. (Used to be £18 iirc.) I don't object to paying the VAT but I've had a few packages from the US that were less than £3 VAT but plus £8 admin. Ouch! Not only that, it can delay delivery a lot. I'd like to clear this up before placing an order hence the post. __________________ John

07-03-2012, 10:43 AM	#2
evilbadger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,055 Thanks: 12 Thanked 59 Times in 58 Posts	I would send Mike an email or give him a call. Mike's Workshop English featuring: my life story, a cancer survivor, scrollsawing samples and tips, community service, list of favorite sites and Flying Dutchman fretsaw blades for sale. __________________ Tim In God we trust, all others must pay cash! I don't want no bargains, they always cost me more money.

07-03-2012, 11:25 AM	#3
Mayo Farmer Normal Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 563 Thanks: 107 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Hi John, I've never been charged VAT to Ireland and I've had 3 or 4 packages from Mike (around the £30 mark) Maybe I've been lucky __________________ Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

07-03-2012, 02:07 PM	#4
jm51 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'll give it a go and see what happens. __________________ John

07-03-2012, 02:43 PM	#5
journeyman Rock 'n Scroller Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 12 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Hi John, I've been dealing with Mike for about 4 years now and never had a VAT bill Mick __________________ Don't worry if people are talking behind your back. - It simply means you are two steps ahead of them

07-03-2012, 05:49 PM	#6
loftyhermes Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mansfield, UK Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I've just had 2 gross of FD blades delivered with no problems.

07-03-2012, 08:47 PM	#7
jm51 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Exactly what I was hoping to hear, so have ordered a gross. Thanks all. __________________ John

07-06-2012, 07:11 PM	#8
dave2882 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: bristol uk Posts: 85 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi john i have also been using mike the last lot i orderd came in 4 working days now thats good service lol

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