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PartyRichter Community Member
Joined: 18 Feb 2016 Posts: 11 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 5:35 am Post subject: Successful import of a couple of blasters to the UK. |
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Hello all, newbie prop collector/maker and Blade Runner fan here,
I originally posted this info over on RPF, but I'm guessing there might be one or two folk here interested in this, as I have read a couple of posts expressing doubt over the practicalities shipping Blade Runner Blaster replicas to the UK, due to our (somewhat confused) replica firearm laws.
First, my Off World Blaster (+extra duty charge of £28 ), and now my Tomenosuke Blaster Pro (+extra duty charge of £167!! *OUCH*) got through UK customs just fine, after a nail-biting couple of weeks.
When it came to the Tom, I first contacted Hollywood Collectibles in the USA and they assured me they had no problems shipping them here, and as promised, they had included a letter taped to the box stating in clear terms that this is very much a non-firing movie prop replica. To say I'm relieved is an understatement, particularly after hearing about one or two confiscations.
What was even more amazing was the the box had been opened and inspected by customs, then resealed with a yellow label saying it had been examined, so they apparently didn't bat an eyelid at the dummy rounds either. 'Go figure'...as my American friends might say...
Maybe I was just lucky...but perhaps this might be encouraging for someone thinking of buying one from overseas.
Pics:
Tomenosuke + Off World 01
Tomenosuke + Off World 02 _________________ Two weeks...
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hirohawa Community Member
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Congrats and welcome to the addiction. |
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Buch Community Member
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WELCOME!
And yes, it really is an addiction... it never ends _________________ Monsieur, azonnal kövessen engem bitte |
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DVD Connoisseur Community Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the boards! Spotted your post just as I was retiring (no pun intended) for the night, yesterday evening. I'm wondering if this now sets a precedent? Did you receive a formal customs invoice following payment? This could be a useful reference point / legal defence if another member, in the future, runs into problems.
Personally, I'd love one of these. I've been after a blaster since 2008 but I've had countless problems! I also contacted Hollywood Collectibles a few weeks ago but I'm not brave enough to pull the trigger (ouch!). |
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joberg Community Member
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Good catch (specially for the U.K.) welcome to the addiction (and no, there's no help group for that one ) |
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PartyRichter Community Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:14 am Post subject: |
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DVD Connoisseur wrote: | Welcome to the boards! Spotted your post just as I was retiring (no pun intended) for the night, yesterday evening. I'm wondering if this now sets a precedent? Did you receive a formal customs invoice following payment? This could be a useful reference point / legal defence if another member, in the future, runs into problems.
Personally, I'd love one of these. I've been after a blaster since 2008 but I've had countless problems! I also contacted Hollywood Collectibles a few weeks ago but I'm not brave enough to pull the trigger (ouch!). |
Well, I was tracking the packages via USPS, then ParcelForce, and the latter's notification steps via their website are quite detailed. What they do is inform you the package is waiting for customs duty payment, and they mail you a standard letter stating how much is due. You can then pay it online or by phone so they can release it for final delivery.
However, in the case of the Tomenosuke, I didn't wait for the letter to arrive. As soon as I heard it had cleared customs and was in the delivery depot, I went straight there after work and paid the extra duty over the counter, so I had it in my hands a few days earlier. _________________ Two weeks... |
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darth odious Community Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Hi PartyRichter,
WOW! £167 in charges. What's the breakdown for the handling and import fees?
Worried! I'm waiting for my letter outlining the charges for mine. |
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DVD Connoisseur Community Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Inspired by PartyRichter, I also encountered the same handling fees / charges.
Even importing my recent Brandomack case cost me £76 in fees! |
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Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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The key is to try to get the retailer/seller to mail it as a "gift" with a low value.
I have sent sneakers worth up to $400 to Europe as "old shoes" and as a "gift" and never had a problem.
The firearms thing, of course, compilcates things. |
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racprops Community Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Problem is shipping without insurance...if it is lost or damaged your out the model and perhaps the money...
Rich
Nexus7 wrote: | The key is to try to get the retailer/seller to mail it as a "gift" with a low value.
I have sent sneakers worth up to $400 to Europe as "old shoes" and as a "gift" and never had a problem.
The firearms thing, of course, compilcates things. |
_________________ I never have enough time to do all I want to do! |
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darth odious Community Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:43 am Post subject: |
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darth odious wrote: | Hi PartyRichter,
WOW! £167 in charges. What's the breakdown for the handling and import fees?
Worried! I'm waiting for my letter outlining the charges for mine. |
Update on charges /fees for my Tomenosuke Baster From HCG £144.48 . _________________ At my signal, unleash hell! |
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jay13
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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DVD Connoisseur wrote: | Inspired by PartyRichter, I also encountered the same handling fees / charges.
Even importing my recent Brandomack case cost me £76 in fees! |
Did customs even open yours or did you get it straight through ? |
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jay13
Joined: 04 Jan 2017 Posts: 2 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: Successful import of a couple of blasters to the UK. |
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PartyRichter wrote: | Hello all, newbie prop collector/maker and Blade Runner fan here,
I originally posted this info over on RPF, but I'm guessing there might be one or two folk here interested in this, as I have read a couple of posts expressing doubt over the practicalities shipping Blade Runner Blaster replicas to the UK, due to our (somewhat confused) replica firearm laws.
First, my Off World Blaster (+extra duty charge of £28 ), and now my Tomenosuke Blaster Pro (+extra duty charge of £167!! *OUCH*) got through UK customs just fine, after a nail-biting couple of weeks.
When it came to the Tom, I first contacted Hollywood Collectibles in the USA and they assured me they had no problems shipping them here, and as promised, they had included a letter taped to the box stating in clear terms that this is very much a non-firing movie prop replica. To say I'm relieved is an understatement, particularly after hearing about one or two confiscations.
What was even more amazing was the the box had been opened and inspected by customs, then resealed with a yellow label saying it had been examined, so they apparently didn't bat an eyelid at the dummy rounds either. 'Go figure'...as my American friends might say...
Maybe I was just lucky...but perhaps this might be encouraging for someone thinking of buying one from overseas.
Pics:
Tomenosuke + Off World 01
Tomenosuke + Off World 02 |
How long did customs hold it for ? |
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PartyRichter Community Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Successful import of a couple of blasters to the UK. |
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jay13 wrote: | PartyRichter wrote: | Hello all, newbie prop collector/maker and Blade Runner fan here,
I originally posted this info over on RPF, but I'm guessing there might be one or two folk here interested in this, as I have read a couple of posts expressing doubt over the practicalities shipping Blade Runner Blaster replicas to the UK, due to our (somewhat confused) replica firearm laws.
First, my Off World Blaster (+extra duty charge of £28 ), and now my Tomenosuke Blaster Pro (+extra duty charge of £167!! *OUCH*) got through UK customs just fine, after a nail-biting couple of weeks.
When it came to the Tom, I first contacted Hollywood Collectibles in the USA and they assured me they had no problems shipping them here, and as promised, they had included a letter taped to the box stating in clear terms that this is very much a non-firing movie prop replica. To say I'm relieved is an understatement, particularly after hearing about one or two confiscations.
What was even more amazing was the the box had been opened and inspected by customs, then resealed with a yellow label saying it had been examined, so they apparently didn't bat an eyelid at the dummy rounds either. 'Go figure'...as my American friends might say...
Maybe I was just lucky...but perhaps this might be encouraging for someone thinking of buying one from overseas.
Pics:
Tomenosuke + Off World 01
Tomenosuke + Off World 02 |
How long did customs hold it for ? |
I seem to remember it was roughly a (nail-biting) week or so. Nothing too terrible. _________________ Two weeks... |
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