James
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What's the crack with this?
I intend on buying a few clothes, trainers and also 2 or 3 iPad 2s for me and some colleagues.
The clothes and trainers I will wear out there and will just come back in my suitcase so should be fine. But I'm guessing the iPads will have to be declared which basically makes it pointless me buying them.
Saw this:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/arriving/arrivingnoneu.htm
Sounds like I would have to pay 2.5% customs duty and 20% Import VAT 
[Edited on 06-03-2011 by James]
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Tomnova16
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I bought shit loads of stuff in Vegas and just put them in my case. Shoes clothes watches etc and few other Xmas presents
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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James
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Bit of a gamble if you get a random customs search though isn't it?
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RCS
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I've brought stuff back in my suitcase and been fine.
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Aaron
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Yeah, i'd say its a bit of a gamble. But, the iPads will be cheaper out there then what they will be here when they become available, so, the worst that can happen is that you'll be paying roughly the same amount for it in the end. But, on the other hand, you might not get stopped, and therefore get them into the country fine 
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James
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Plus shoes. clothes, watches etc are probably quite easy to blag. 2 or 3 iPads, probably less so...
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Russ
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you'll be reet
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Tomnova16
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Never even crossed my mind tbh
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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ed
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A suitcase full of iPads might be suspicious if you got caught. But you probably won't, think I'm going to get one next month when I'm over
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JordanR
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Ive bought loads of stuff back from there, never crossed my mind really! Even had to buy 2 extra suitcases to get all the stuff home!
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IvIarkgraham
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i always buy loads of clothes and trainers when im out there
brought back a laptop last time and it was fine, but 3 ipads might cause suspision
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Simon
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How many of you are going? If more than you just spread the stuff out
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daymoon
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Just say they are presents for you nephew and cousin, and one for youself 
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alan-g-w
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^^ This, declare them as gifts
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fiestakidda
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Can't you just stick one iPad in a cover and carry it as hand luggage say you went out with it? dump the box etc
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noshua
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Post it back if you're that bothered?
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by fiestakidda
Can't you just stick one iPad in a cover and carry it as hand luggage say you went out with it? dump the box etc
It's what i've done in the past except i've posted the box/manuals/warranty back to the UK. Chances are you'll be alright, but i'd spread them around between the suitcases and perhaps take one onboard as hand luggage.
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taylorboosh
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I cant wait to go to the states. Is stuff really cheap?
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Ronson
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quote:
Originally posted by john-d
I cant wait to go to the states. Is stuff really cheap?
Some stuff is, other stuff can be just as expensive. As far as I'm aware they advertise stuff for sale over there without the VAT added on, so anything you buy you have to add the VAT to.
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IvIarkgraham
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quote:
Originally posted by john-d
I cant wait to go to the states. Is stuff really cheap?
all depends on the exchange rate. i find that if something is £100 here its $100 there!
i got my laptop for about £250 over here the equivelant was near £400
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adiohead
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Hide them inside a condom up your anus.
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Toby
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Best bet is to speak to the shop you purchjase from and get a form to claim back the tax (about 6-8% depending on the state) then whack it in the suitcase and dont declare it. that way save even more. If you do declare it though make sure the retailer does help you get the tax back.
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Rick Draper
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Customs can trace where iPads etc were bought off there serial number and could charge retrospectively even if the ipad appears to be used.
However you will probably be fine, what airport will you be using?
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Rick Draper
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quote:
Originally posted by Ronson
quote:
Originally posted by john-d
I cant wait to go to the states. Is stuff really cheap?
Some stuff is, other stuff can be just as expensive. As far as I'm aware they advertise stuff for sale over there without the VAT added on, so anything you buy you have to add the VAT to.
VAT varies a lot state to state.
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ed
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Isn't there a federal and a state tax or something? Remember seeing two values on recipts?
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