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Old 22-05-2012
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Just a heads up lads, I ordered something in from Hong Kong with a value of €25.50 + post (€34.36)which is over the €22 threshold. Got stuck with VAT at 23% and a €6 admin charge totalling €13.61.
Final bill €47.97 almost double the original cost!
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Old 22-05-2012
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Howya Ian,
Out of interest who was the delivery company?

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Old 22-05-2012
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I think an post. Didn't actually get it yet. Should have it Thursday.
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Old 23-05-2012
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hi ian
yes i got stuck aswell when i got stuff from hobbyking
it to came in from an post

but the items were still cheaper and still work well

so still good news
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Old 20-09-2012
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Yeah i just got caught out as well .2 batteries and there still in customs.
An post told me they hold everything from hobby king as they always give false docs to customs.
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