Re: Customs charges to high - no longer want item

sk8terg1rl wrote:
Hi everyone,

Recently I ordered some items that I initially thought was a bargain
from an overseas company, amounting to about £35 including shipping. I
got a card in my postbox today saying that there's a Customs charge of
about £15 to pay.

I didn't know the Customs charge was so exorbitant and about 40% of
the item cost. Thus I no longer want the items because the total sum
is just too expensive.

If I don't pay the Customs charge, I take it the items will be
returned to the sender and I'll get a full refund minus the shipping
costs?

You take it wrong. Royal Mail/Customs aren't going to lose more money by shipping it back, it'll be disposed of.




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