Don't forget Customs Charges

**creagdhubh** · 4th May 12, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

And if you shop within the country you live, you don't have to worry about customs duties.

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**Downunder Kilt** · 4th May 12, 05:48 PM

And if you live in Australia, you can shop online anywhere in the world, and as long as the value of the goods that you are importing (for private use only) is under A$1000.00, you don't have to pay any customs charges/duties/GST whatsoever

After all, we are known as the lucky country.

**ctbuchanan** · 4th May 12, 06:37 PM

My wife and I honeymooned in Ireland, Scotland and England many years ago. We bought crystal in Ireland and china in England; both about the same value and not inexpensive. The Irish shipped it marked as a gift so we paid no duty, the English shipped it as a purchase for which we had to pay duty. Seemed totally in line with the personality of the two nations.

**KD Burke** · 5th May 12, 02:03 PM

Some time ago, I purchased several bottles of whisky from a UK based internet retailer. I fully expected to receive a bill for import duties. Imagine my surprise when I received my package to find the customs declaration read "collectible glass."

**English Bloke** · 5th May 12, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by ctbuchanan

... Seemed totally in line with the personality of the two nations...

err... None taken!

**Chas** · 6th May 12, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by ctbuchanan

... Seemed totally in line with the personality of the two nations...

Originally Posted by English Bloke

err... None taken!

You are a very generous man, John. Not sure that I would have replied so calmly.

Regards

Chas

**Paul Henry** · 6th May 12, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by ctbuchanan

My wife and I honeymooned in Ireland, Scotland and England many years ago. We bought crystal in Ireland and china in England; both about the same value and not inexpensive. The Irish shipped it marked as a gift so we paid no duty, the English shipped it as a purchase for which we had to pay duty. Seemed totally in line with the personality of the two nations.

Not exactly sure of the point you are making, but is it that one Country follows the law and one doesn't?

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 6th May 12, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by paulhenry

Not exactly sure of the point you are making, but is it that one Country follows the law and one doesn't?

I felt the same way, Paul. I frequently have to ship items outwith the USA, and when I fill out the customs form I make sure they are accurate. I am in no way responsible for what someone's home country may or may not charge in customs fees, but I am responsible for how I conduct my own business.