Darko Posted September 9, 2019 Share Hey guys, anyone have any feedback with regards to ordering and delivering from Merlin Cycles? I've searched a few threads, but none actually mention experience or any extra duties etc. Keen on ordering SPD pedals & shoes which works out to about a solid R600 cheaper than the local cheapest alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liebenw Posted September 9, 2019 Share Fantastic is all I can say. Delivery takes like 3 working days. My first go to for online shopping of late Darko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted September 9, 2019 Share order from there alot. they ship using UPS so you will bypass SAPO and have your stuff within a few days at your door. UPS is a flat rate of R450 though so make it worth it.Great service. duties are 0% on bike parts. this varies for other things like clothing and helmets etc. you'll just pay a small % to UPS for customs clearance. the formula is a bit more involved but a good quick way to see what it will cost landed (excluding shipping) is price on site in rands +25% (15% vat + ±10% admin fees) remember to set the site/shipping destination to SA to get the UK vat free prices Edited September 9, 2019 by morneS555 Darko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted September 9, 2019 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/171252-merlincyclescom/?hl=merlinhttps://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/124468-online-bike-shop-merlin-cycles/?hl=merlin Plenty of forum posts. They ship via courier UPS, UPS usually contact you with regard to the duties, once paid will deliver. Fast service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted September 9, 2019 Share They are pure 'magic' to deal with.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darko Posted September 9, 2019 Share Thanks gents. Appreciate the feedback. I don't think shoes will fall into clothing, so hopefully I'm safe with the flat delivery fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavo Posted September 9, 2019 Share Thanks gents. Appreciate the feedback. I don't think shoes will fall into clothing, so hopefully I'm safe with the flat delivery fee.I would double check that - I think shoes do fall into clothing and attract fairly hefty duty jdwet1980, Darko, ChUkKy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted September 9, 2019 Share Merlin are great but be aware that shoes attract significant duties which will be charged and must be paid before you can take delivery Edited September 9, 2019 by eddy Spinmaster, jdwet1980 and Darko 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted September 9, 2019 Share if it bolts to your bike....it is usually duty free. (bike parts, tires, computers, lights etc,)if it bolts onto you...it usually counts as clothing and its crazy expensive...like 50-70% duties. Darko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darko Posted September 9, 2019 Share I would double check that - I think shoes do fall into clothing and attract fairly hefty duty Merlin are great but be aware that shoes attract significant duties which will be charged and must be paid before you can take delivery Ah poop. Ok, I'll do some quick mafs and see what it will come down to in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted September 9, 2019 Share Can't fault service although there's always a first time.Worst case for me was a two week wait over the festive season.Not too sure about shoes but have ready of hefty taxes.That said, sometimes their prices are so good that it's still worth it. Darko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darko Posted September 9, 2019 Share Can't fault service although there's always a first time.Worst case for me was a two week wait over the festive season.Not too sure about shoes but have ready of hefty taxes.That said, sometimes their prices are so good that it's still worth it. That's what I'm trying to figure out. With the shoes, pedals, shipping and duties, they're still cheaper than just the shoes locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted September 9, 2019 Share Shoes you can almost double the price. Add shipping, duties, then VAT and the clearance fees for the courier and you will come close to double what you paid on line... jdwet1980 and Darko 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Van Posted September 9, 2019 Share That's what I'm trying to figure out. With the shoes, pedals, shipping and duties, they're still cheaper than just the shoes locally. Heading 6404.11.90(8) on the Customs & Excise Tariff document from SARS. 30% or 20% depending where it is from. I paid 20% for a pair of five ten shoes I bought from CRC in 2017. Darko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted September 9, 2019 Share shoes and helmets fall in the clothes department, and do incur a heavy duty . i learnt this the hard way ............. in the end it would have been cheaper for me to buy local Darko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spafsack Posted September 9, 2019 Share Has anyone bought a complete MTB from them. Some really nice looking bikes, brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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