Re: Buying R1 from playusa.com


"The Rev" <the_rev_yes_really@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Owen wrote:
>> "The Rev" <the_rev_yes_really@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>
>> £10 on top of my £34!! How is that justified???
>
> Split between taxes and Post Office charges.
>
> Well, having to pay the VAT is reasonable, if you ask me. I don't like
> doing it, but I can't really complain.
>
> It's the £4 Post Office 'admin' charge that really annoys me. (And it's
> more with other couriers.) Surely if they agree to deliver the parcel for
> a fixed sum that should include getting it through customs?

Especially when it says "£32.99 Delivered" on the listings page of the
website.

That is taking the p*ss if you ask me.


Owen


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