Buying in America
sopworth
Posts: 191
Hi guys,
I'm currently in America for a few weeks before returning to the UK via boat (Royal Navy) and i'm looking at buying a new HT bike whilst i'm here.
I was going to wait until I returned to get my new bike, but after some reseach over here, it would seem the bike I am interested in is a tad cheaper stateside.
I have compared the spec and both the UK and the US version are identical aside from colour scheme - the question I have is, has anyone purchased from abroad before and if so, is there anything I need to be aware of before I make my purchase. At the moment there is a saving of about £350 to be made and it seems a bit too good to be true.
The bike is a specialized Stumpjumper comp - £1500 in the uk and £1150 in the states.
Any assistance gratefully accepted.
Regards,
Mark.
I'm currently in America for a few weeks before returning to the UK via boat (Royal Navy) and i'm looking at buying a new HT bike whilst i'm here.
I was going to wait until I returned to get my new bike, but after some reseach over here, it would seem the bike I am interested in is a tad cheaper stateside.
I have compared the spec and both the UK and the US version are identical aside from colour scheme - the question I have is, has anyone purchased from abroad before and if so, is there anything I need to be aware of before I make my purchase. At the moment there is a saving of about £350 to be made and it seems a bit too good to be true.
The bike is a specialized Stumpjumper comp - £1500 in the uk and £1150 in the states.
Any assistance gratefully accepted.
Regards,
Mark.
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on import to the UK expect 14% import tax and then Vat at the current rate to be added.
more info
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPort ... e=document"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
if you can get the bike on the ship im sure you would be able to evade customs, if you were that way inclined.0
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out of interest - if you put the thing in a bike bag and on your return trip (assuming its not a return flight) said you'd been on a bike holiday (take it for a couple of rides first for a little authentic wear and tear), how would customs potentially pick it up?Lapierre Spicy 516 XTR custom (2013) -http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=129323320
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Tom Barton
the onus if on you to prove you have owned the goods for more than , IIRC 3 months, and even is used tax is still payable."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0
