Recent content by GeorgeEllis

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    Were you charged import duty in Australia?

    Good job I am a competent mechanic with all correct tools including wheel jig, stand and even headset press and facing tools then. Warranty is the only slight worry, but Wiggle claim they will credit shipping upto £25gbp for warranty returns and return your item forthwith. $41 is about right...
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    Were you charged import duty in Australia?

    Thanks for your help gogo and waxed. I was taxed 10%gst but I have friends who bought higher value bikes too and didn't get taxed. Is it that my package was unlucky enough to be checked as they might impose a 'spot check' system. Perhaps only one in ten packages get checked? Who knows...
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    Were you charged import duty in Australia?

    I'm really sorry, that came out wrong. I simply want to know how to stay within the boundiaries so I can buy, taking advantage of the exchange rate and not lose the savings in import duties. Do UK bike shops offer advice for this?
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    Were you charged import duty in Australia?

    Taking advantage of the weak UK pound, I recently bought a new Focus Cayo from Wiggle.co.uk. I've bought items before from wiggle and never been charged any import duties when the items arrive in the UK. But I was this time. This poses the question... ...Who else has been charged import...