Shipping Help [+REP]

[PaulMacC]

When I go to buy something off this website it says that I live in England. There is no option to change this although all my postal details are correct
will it still ship to me in Northern Ireland.

The receipt from the site said this, I didn't really realize it until it was too late but

Paul McCrory
XX Something Street
Belfast, BTX XXX
England

The Paypal receipt says:
Paul McCrory
XX Something Street
Belfast, Down
BTX XXX
United Kingdom

Also, how long does it take for a 1st Class International package to be sent from US to UK and will I have to pay any additional fees?

[Ardemax]

If your actual paypal recipt says UK then it's fine. You would receive your items to your address in Northern Ireland.

1st class can take around 1 day to 2. But if there's delays for whatever reason it can be 2-3.

But from the US it should get to you before a couple of days. :)

EDIT: Oh before I forget closer to Christmas can take longer so you may want to allow up to 5 days/ a week!

[PaulMacC]

I'm just hoping to get it by Friday. Do I need to pay any extra fees for Royal Mail delivering it to me.

[Ardemax]

hmm, do you have the option of switching mail providers?

Global Express Mail is pretty good if you can choose.

But if it says how much 1st class will cost and you pay it through you paypal when you order the item, then there should be no additional costs unless in the small print.

[PaulMacC]

It was like $5 for delivery, the parcel is about the size of an ipod.

[Ardemax]

Well I know a few mates who send CDs back to one another and they usually arrive 2-4 days after, no hidden or extra charges.

So yeah, it should be fine lol :P

[Robbie]

My sister ordered something 1st class from usa. Took 2week.

[Ardemax]

My sister ordered something 1st class from usa. Took 2week.

Really?

What mail service was she with?

Also what did she get/order from the states?

[Robbie]

USPS (not UPS) Priority 1st Class International and I think it was some music.

Basically unless you go through a specialist courier like UPS or DHL, everything you order from the states is handled by USPS who put it on planes, then once it gets through customs in the UK, Parcelforce usually take over.

She had to pay a customs release fee although I forgot how much it was.

[Ardemax]

USPS (not UPS) Priority 1st Class International and I think it was some music.

Basically unless you go through a specialist courier like UPS or DHL, everything you order from the states is handled by USPS who put it on planes, then once it gets through customs in the UK, Parcelforce usually take over.

She had to pay a customs release fee although I forgot how much it was.


Ahhh yeah, this is why I was asking if you could choose, because I know some companies won't add any charges and only take around 2-7 days to arrive.

[PaulMacC]

Wow, a release fee?
What is that for, how much was it?
Will I have to pay for one too ¬_¬

[Ardemax]

Well, you can always check before you order.

But if you're with a company like I mentioned then there won't usually be a release fee.

But release fee's aren't usually more than £4, unless for some reason they've increased there prices since a friend of mine last used it.

[Robbie]

Wow, a release fee?
What is that for, how much was it?
Will I have to pay for one too ¬_¬


If you buy goods online from a country outside the European Union, for instance the USA, Canada, China, Australia

You will be charged:


Customs duty if the amount of duty is €10 (£7) or over
Import VAT if the value of the goods is €22 (£18) and over
Excise duty for some goods like alcohol and tobacco



http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageVAT_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_001454&propertyType=document

[PaulMacC]

When do I get charged, when they come to deliever it?
My product was £9 lol.

[Robbie]

When do I get charged, when they come to deliever it?
My product was £9 lol.

I think they hold the parcel then send you a letter to your house and you pay by cheque/card and once you've paid they release it.

[PaulMacC]

That's pretty stupid ¬_¬''
I dont even think I own a cheque book. I doubt the fee will be over £10 though, right?

[Ardemax]

Oh yeah, less then a tenner for a small amount of duty tax.