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Kevlar

Member Since: 28 Oct 2020
Location: Prague
Posts: 78

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black

EU Deliveries

Hi All, I need to vent

Is anyone else suffering since BREXIT, I live in Czech Rep and used to order many parts from Island4x4, John Craddock, Rimmerbros.

Now I'm facing higher delivery charges UK side, long delivery times and totally random unknown currier charges once the package reaches Czech(Ransom fees). Its too big of a gamble to buy anything from UK businesses now if you live in the EU.

This has got to be impacting the UK businesses too.

Hopefully it can get resolved in the near future, for now I have to source products in CZ or Germany.

Anyone else have similar experiences or a good solution ?

Kev

16th Jun 2021 1:44pm

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970

I’ve heard many similar problems with stuff ordered from the EU destin for the UK, is there a real problem or are people just profiteering on the back of Brexit and COVID? Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

16th Jun 2021 3:20pm

bigdave

Member Since: 13 May 2010
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 342

We have had a difficult time of it and the costs are certainly higher.

However id be glad to help if i can as we are now set up for European exports and imports.

Cheers.

Dave

Shipping is my thing.
If we cant shift it, to anywhere, it cant be shifted!! md.couriers@virgin.net

16th Jun 2021 5:07pm

Moneypit

Member Since: 27 Feb 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 271

A mate got a text last week perporting to be from FedEx for a welder he bought which although the company had a UK postal address was actually send from Poland. Googled the text number and it's a scam, he ignored it and FedEx delivered it with no issues. I got hit by customs import duty years ago on a purchase from America and had to pay before it was delivered

16th Jun 2021 7:14pm

Kevlar

Member Since: 28 Oct 2020
Location: Prague
Posts: 78

So far I think my charges were legit, the curriers are covering their additional costs of custom clearances.
Its the unknown that annoys me, I order from UK and pay for double price now for delivery, then get hit by VAT charges which is expected but also unknown admin charges of the currier.

I used to plan my packages to get as much in for the shipping costs, now I have to limit them to under 150 quid to avoid additional customs tax.

I guess its the price i pay for leaving the UK

17th Jun 2021 10:31am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4216

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

bigdave wrote:
We have had a difficult time of it and the costs are certainly higher.

However id be glad to help if i can as we are now set up for European exports and imports.

Cheers.

Dave

Dave, what would you say is the best way to send small parcels to Spain? We have family there and regularly send gifts for Birthdays, Christmas etc, but the post costs are becoming ludicrous from the common named services. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

17th Jun 2021 10:37am

bigdave

Member Since: 13 May 2010
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 342

Hi Chap,

Ping me a PM ad we can have a chat.

Dave

Shipping is my thing.
If we cant shift it, to anywhere, it cant be shifted!! md.couriers@virgin.net

17th Jun 2021 11:14am

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