Frndly Fire
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Sending money to the US?, by Frndly Fire on Dec 15, 2009 10:28:57 GMT 1, Guys, I have bought a print off someone in the US and need to pay them. Could someone please advise on the easiest way to make the payment?
I would like to avoid wire transfer fees, and was wondering if paypal would be quicker/cheaper/easier - or if there was another way?
I need to send about $800. Cheers.
Guys, I have bought a print off someone in the US and need to pay them. Could someone please advise on the easiest way to make the payment?
I would like to avoid wire transfer fees, and was wondering if paypal would be quicker/cheaper/easier - or if there was another way?
I need to send about $800. Cheers.
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curiousgeorge
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Sending money to the US?, by curiousgeorge on Dec 15, 2009 10:33:30 GMT 1, Paypal would probably be the best option
Paypal would probably be the best option
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stevesoho
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Sending money to the US?, by stevesoho on Dec 15, 2009 10:47:04 GMT 1, always do it threw paypal, ask the seller to send you a paypal invoice, this will also protect you just in case the item does not arrive and you can get your money back ( with a paypal invoice ) , ask for the item to be sent via tracking only either usps or fed ex, that way you can watch it as it leaves and then arrives into the UK , you might end up having to pay a vat charge on the item but its the safest way , i've brought 4 prints this way and no bother at all,
always do it threw paypal, ask the seller to send you a paypal invoice, this will also protect you just in case the item does not arrive and you can get your money back ( with a paypal invoice ) , ask for the item to be sent via tracking only either usps or fed ex, that way you can watch it as it leaves and then arrives into the UK , you might end up having to pay a vat charge on the item but its the safest way , i've brought 4 prints this way and no bother at all,
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Frndly Fire
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Sending money to the US?, by Frndly Fire on Dec 15, 2009 12:25:46 GMT 1, Cheers guys - thanks alot.
Wanted to make sure i wasnt missing a really obvious alternative!
Cheers guys - thanks alot.
Wanted to make sure i wasnt missing a really obvious alternative!
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Frndly Fire
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Sending money to the US?, by Frndly Fire on Dec 15, 2009 12:31:30 GMT 1, Sorry final quick question - its there a charge for sending the money if i say it is for goods?
I remember reading (i think it was Ross) that if you send as a gift you can get around the fees?
Sorry final quick question - its there a charge for sending the money if i say it is for goods?
I remember reading (i think it was Ross) that if you send as a gift you can get around the fees?
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Lettuce Bee
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Sending money to the US?, by Lettuce Bee on Dec 15, 2009 12:35:48 GMT 1, If you get a piece from the US then get them to label it as a gift or you will get hit by Customs and VAT here also get them to insure it independently and not through the package rate or customs smell a rat and charge you anyway
If you get a piece from the US then get them to label it as a gift or you will get hit by Customs and VAT here also get them to insure it independently and not through the package rate or customs smell a rat and charge you anyway
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stevesoho
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Sending money to the US?, by stevesoho on Dec 15, 2009 12:44:48 GMT 1, if you are sending money via paypal do it threw goods that way you the sender does not get charged the seller gets to pay the paypal fees , if you the sender do it as gift then you will pay the cost of the charges in sending money
if you are sending money via paypal do it threw goods that way you the sender does not get charged the seller gets to pay the paypal fees , if you the sender do it as gift then you will pay the cost of the charges in sending money
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spirit
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Sending money to the US?, by spirit on Dec 15, 2009 12:45:43 GMT 1, If you get a piece from the US then get them to label it as a gift or you will get hit by Customs and VAT here also get them to insure it independently and not through the package rate or customs smell a rat and charge you anyway
I believe gifts over the value of about ยฃ35 also incur VAT. So I would suggest labelling it as a low value gift and then insure it independently - or label it as a return to sender due to wrong item being sent which may allow you to insure it through the carrier for the full amount.
If you get a piece from the US then get them to label it as a gift or you will get hit by Customs and VAT here also get them to insure it independently and not through the package rate or customs smell a rat and charge you anyway I believe gifts over the value of about ยฃ35 also incur VAT. So I would suggest labelling it as a low value gift and then insure it independently - or label it as a return to sender due to wrong item being sent which may allow you to insure it through the carrier for the full amount. |
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Heavyconsumer
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Sending money to the US?, by Heavyconsumer on Dec 15, 2009 13:08:07 GMT 1, If you get a piece from the US then get them to label it as a gift or you will get hit by Customs and VAT here also get them to insure it independently and not through the package rate or customs smell a rat and charge you anyway I believe gifts over the value of about ยฃ35 also incur VAT. So I would suggest labelling it as a low value gift and then insure it independently - or label it as a return to sender due to wrong item being sent which may allow you to insure it through the carrier for the full amount.
I would advise against this practise. If you have to make a claim, you could be asked to provide the receipt/invoice from the original purchase and doing so would inolve fraudulently writing one up. You may as well not bother with insurance in this instance imo. Independantly insuring items is great, but makes the shipping and insurance quite expensive in some cases.
Personally I'd advise not trying to dodge the VAT. If it's a screen print you may even be able to get away with saying it's hand made by the artist, in which case it's knocked down to only 5%. Dodging taxes is a crime. Sometimes stuff slips through and sometimes it doesn't. Hopefully they'll miss it anyway and you won't be charged tax.
Bare in mind that insurance may be void if you start lying about the product and transaction. I've done it myself on occasion as import tax where I live is outrageously high (60%), but wouldn't advise others to do it, just in case you ever have to actually make a claim. It could get messy e.g. Even if you insure it independently and they ask for a copy of the shipping invoice, I'd imagine they can use the valuation for shipping purposes to avoid paying out the full amount covered. If you care enough to insure the product, maybe you should think twice about behaving in a way which potentially invalidates that insurance.
If you get a piece from the US then get them to label it as a gift or you will get hit by Customs and VAT here also get them to insure it independently and not through the package rate or customs smell a rat and charge you anyway I believe gifts over the value of about ยฃ35 also incur VAT. So I would suggest labelling it as a low value gift and then insure it independently - or label it as a return to sender due to wrong item being sent which may allow you to insure it through the carrier for the full amount. I would advise against this practise. If you have to make a claim, you could be asked to provide the receipt/invoice from the original purchase and doing so would inolve fraudulently writing one up. You may as well not bother with insurance in this instance imo. Independantly insuring items is great, but makes the shipping and insurance quite expensive in some cases. Personally I'd advise not trying to dodge the VAT. If it's a screen print you may even be able to get away with saying it's hand made by the artist, in which case it's knocked down to only 5%. Dodging taxes is a crime. Sometimes stuff slips through and sometimes it doesn't. Hopefully they'll miss it anyway and you won't be charged tax. Bare in mind that insurance may be void if you start lying about the product and transaction. I've done it myself on occasion as import tax where I live is outrageously high (60%), but wouldn't advise others to do it, just in case you ever have to actually make a claim. It could get messy e.g. Even if you insure it independently and they ask for a copy of the shipping invoice, I'd imagine they can use the valuation for shipping purposes to avoid paying out the full amount covered. If you care enough to insure the product, maybe you should think twice about behaving in a way which potentially invalidates that insurance. |
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Frndly Fire
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Sending money to the US?, by Frndly Fire on Dec 15, 2009 13:35:10 GMT 1, Thanks alot - some great advice there.
Thanks alot - some great advice there.
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