Buy a bike from USA? Warranty issue?

DjSki
DjSki Posts: 13
edited April 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

I nearly placed an order on a Rock Lobster today but had a thought.

I am off to the USA for a holiday next week and had a quick look at bike prices and it seems they are a similar price in $ as £ here. Ie a spesh Stumpjumper is $1300, c£700!

So do I do this, any issues? A bike bag and the extra carriage will be about £100 so its well worth it.

But what if the frame brakes? Will I be covered by the guarantee i the UK???

Cheersa

Comments

  • norco forever
    norco forever Posts: 1,177
    no gurantees i don't think :S
    If you aint in A&E, you aint riding hard enough

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    import tax and Vat on the return to the UK and warranty with the supplying shop.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • DjSki
    DjSki Posts: 13
    I am not expecting to pay VAT or duty. I will use the bike while I am out there and if stopped will claim I took it from UK for the holiday............
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    you will need to prove ownership of greater than 3 months.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jammieeeee
    jammieeeee Posts: 389
    you can try the take a rubbish old bike in a bag trick and then bring the new one back
    i've heard that works
  • chilledsandwich
    chilledsandwich Posts: 128
    Remember to post the manuals and reciepts ahead though. You could have trouble explaining that one to customs!!

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