Bos Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 Hey guys I'm looking to drop some cash on a ICAN P8 120mm 29er/27.5+ frame. My Father in-law Works in Hong Kong and my Mother in-law will be visiting him over Easter. So I'm asking her to bring the frame back for me. (saves me a chunk of cash) What would you recommenced, that she just declares the frame and pay 15% up front as she goes through customs? Any help would be appreciated.
Geronimo Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 I've bought a few frames from China and have always just collected them from the post office. Never any problems. I just pay the amount that has been pre-calculated by customs. In your case, I would suggest declaring it and yes, pay the vat.Don't know what you paying for the frame but the sellers normally don't mind giving you an invoice for less.
Mongoose! Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 New trend now is to levy VAT and Duties(10%) If you don't pay it, you don't get the parcelIf you query jimcinvoicerequired@postoffice.co.za why not exempt from duties as in the past (part =0%) they ignore you flat Geronimo 1
Robrider Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 New trend now is to levy VAT and Duties(10%) If you don't pay it, you don't get the parcelIf you query jimcinvoicerequired@postoffice.co.za why not exempt from duties as in the past (part =0%) they ignore you flat I bought my frame in December and it came through fine without duties. Just vat. Mongoose! and Geronimo 2
Mongoose! Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 I bought my frame in December and it came through fine without duties. Just vat. my wheels were charged with both (Bfn)and so were my friend's wheels (Pta)
Bos Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 I've bought a few frames from China and have always just collected them from the post office. Never any problems. I just pay the amount that has been pre-calculated by customs. In your case, I would suggest declaring it and yes, pay the vat.Don't know what you paying for the frame but the sellers normally don't mind giving you an invoice for less. Thanks for the Reply. Thats a good Idea! However I wont be collecting a parcel. My Mother inlaw is bringing it with her on her way back from HK. With the rand where its at right now its a steal. 550$ Seriously, I cant buy a 2nd hand Alu frame off the hub for that. Geronimo 1
MickeyM35 Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Finally completed my chiner build. CS-821 from XM-Carbonspeed nonky, Ferro, V12man and 8 others 11
MickeyM35 Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Thought I would share as I received a lot of good advice from this thread. Mongoose! 1
Mongoose! Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Finally completed my chiner build. CS-821 from XM-CarbonspeedLooks awesome. Enjoy
Dubber Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Finally completed my chiner build. CS-821 from XM-Carbonspeedwe need a full review. Also good to know estimated costs for those looking to bite the bullet. Looks great!
Boerklong Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Dealing with a warranty claim on cracked frame. This will be interesting.
solty Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Looks great Mickeym35, like that frame colour. Is there some significant to the name on the frame? Or is it just the brand name?
MickeyM35 Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 I will do a full review when I get a gap. Haven’t fully tested it yet. Solty did the spray job myself. The name Cwili River is a little river that runs into the sea in Kei Mouth where all my family is from. My favorite spot in SA! @Boerklong Did you also build a CS-821 from XMC? Where did it crack? Hairy and nonky 2
Meezo Posted March 14, 2018 Author Posted March 14, 2018 Finally completed my chiner build. CS-821 from XM-CarbonspeedWow that’s beautiful, wouldn’t mind getting me one of those DJuice 1
Boerklong Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 I will do a full review when I get a gap. Haven’t fully tested it yet. Solty did the spray job myself. The name Cwili River is a little river that runs into the sea in Kei Mouth where all my family is from. My favorite spot in SA! @Boerklong Did you also build a CS-821 from XMC? Where did it crack?Nice looking bike that!Cool name as well! No it was a different frame from a different supplier.So far communication is good.They have requested a pic of the serial nr in head tube (I swear you can't see it until a flash hits it. Fooled me for 10min). From 9-3-2018Sent warranty request. 13-3-2018Received requestApologised for late reply.Asked for receipt/purchase details 14-3-2018Recieved purchase details.Asked for serial nr in head tube.Confirmed claim was sent to factory. Dont want to give name of supplier just yet as everything is going very well. Hairy 1
Boerklong Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Ps. That serial nr is not just an orndirary sticker. Looks like a white scuff mark, until the flash hits it (which is a mission in itself) Edited March 14, 2018 by Boerklong WernerLouwBosman 1
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