Buying through States EBAY

mistryn · 10-13-2012, 02:38 PM

After few weeks of scouring the net/car audio forums for a pair pfEarthquake under seat subs in the UK it has been non existent.

Whilst looking on ebay States side I have seen some for a very good price but now I have never bought through ebay USA. The prices are in $ but in brackets £. So if I was to buy it now and go through paypal would it automatically convert into £ or would I pay in $?

Also I am slightly concerned with the duty/tax I may get hammered on - How would I pay these or would they come straight through without incurring duty/tax?

macck · 10-13-2012, 03:22 PM

Hi have bought some audio equipment from the states using paypal. Paypal convert the money but have been hit with customs charges everytime. Royal Mail pay the customs fees first then you have to pay Royal Mail.

fulcrum · 10-13-2012, 10:24 PM

And RM charge you a hefty admin fee for doing it!

Mani59 · 10-15-2012, 02:22 PM

I have bought many things from HK/China off ebay.

Easiest way is to copy the item number from the USA listing, then paste that number into ebay.co.uk

Then you will see the £ sterling price. Depending on how the seller has set up the listing, you should have the postage price also displayed. (If not, then you can always request the invoice from the seller once you hit "buy it now").
I think there may also be a couple of £s charge for the currency convert that PayPal charge.

In terms of customs, etc, I always use this site.

http://www.dutycalculator.com/

It's always bang on with the amount of customs to pay. Note that the delivery company will also charge a handling fee, and that is not included in the price on this site, (FedEx seems to be the worst so I always email the sellers and tell them to avoid using these guys...DHL are good however!).

The delivery company will pay all these fees for you, and then send you an invoice for you to pay them, (in addition to a admin/handling fee). It will all be on the same invoice.

mistryn · 10-16-2012, 06:20 AM

thanks for the link, quite handy. I am still debating whether to import or wait

10-13-2012, 02:38 PM	#1
mistryn Colonel 147 Rep 2,048 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	Buying through States EBAY After few weeks of scouring the net/car audio forums for a pair pfEarthquake under seat subs in the UK it has been non existent. Whilst looking on ebay States side I have seen some for a very good price but now I have never bought through ebay USA. The prices are in $ but in brackets £. So if I was to buy it now and go through paypal would it automatically convert into £ or would I pay in $? Also I am slightly concerned with the duty/tax I may get hammered on - How would I pay these or would they come straight through without incurring duty/tax?
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macck First Lieutenant 9 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 msport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: n.ireland iTrader: (2)	Hi have bought some audio equipment from the states using paypal. Paypal convert the money but have been hit with customs charges everytime. Royal Mail pay the customs fees first then you have to pay Royal Mail. __________________ blackchrome csl,s // eibach pro kit //bitstein B4s// shortened bumpstops//front and rear brembo performance brakes// jbl ms8//focal 100krs// rainbow dlx5 centre, rear//jenhert xe200//cas audio corner loaded sub// jl10v3 sub// jl xd500/3 xd400/4// technic harness// 808mguy adapters
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fulcrum Lieutenant 9 Rep 463 Posts Drives: E92,F22, F36, G01 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	And RM charge you a hefty admin fee for doing it!
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10-15-2012, 02:22 PM	#4
Mani59 BMW Miniature Collector! 13548 Rep 7,989 Posts Drives: E38 735i SE Individual Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	I have bought many things from HK/China off ebay. Easiest way is to copy the item number from the USA listing, then paste that number into ebay.co.uk Then you will see the £ sterling price. Depending on how the seller has set up the listing, you should have the postage price also displayed. (If not, then you can always request the invoice from the seller once you hit "buy it now"). I think there may also be a couple of £s charge for the currency convert that PayPal charge. In terms of customs, etc, I always use this site. http://www.dutycalculator.com/ It's always bang on with the amount of customs to pay. Note that the delivery company will also charge a handling fee, and that is not included in the price on this site, (FedEx seems to be the worst so I always email the sellers and tell them to avoid using these guys...DHL are good however!). The delivery company will pay all these fees for you, and then send you an invoice for you to pay them, (in addition to a admin/handling fee). It will all be on the same invoice.
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mistryn Colonel 147 Rep 2,048 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	thanks for the link, quite handy. I am still debating whether to import or wait
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