rock Posted August 23, 2016 Share It's probably a bit of built in buffer for exchange rate volatility. Takes a couple days for the cash to get to their account, so they have to be assured that the ACTUAL sale price is paid. Since we've seen extreme volatility, and it's well known that our currency is one of the more volatile, it makes sense. i dont understand that, they get paid in pounds, you get charged in rands, you carry the exchange risk not them, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2016 Share i dont understand that, they get paid in pounds, you get charged in rands, you carry the exchange risk not them, right?They do as well, as it can go either way. If the pound weakens, you win and they lose... Unless I'm completely off the mark and you get charged GBP regardless.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted August 23, 2016 Share the ZAR pricing on their website is just a guideline, you are still paid the exact GBP as they are asking. they're just taking advantage of what is hot in certain areas and pushing the price up where they know they can get away with it. Lexx, carrera4s and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted August 24, 2016 Share the ZAR pricing on their website is just a guideline, you are still paid the exact GBP as they are asking. they're just taking advantage of what is hot in certain areas and pushing the price up where they know they can get away with it. I always compare: Pounds, South Africa Delivery. I have not seen CRC the cheapest on any of the stuff I looked at. Between Evans Cycles, Merlin and Westbrook I have always found it cheaper than at CRC. All three those others always deduct the full 20% UK VAT. deanbean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted August 24, 2016 Share Sorry, double post - don't see a delete button... Edited August 24, 2016 by carrera4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted August 25, 2016 Share She is still going to pay 14% vat + 10 ATV, seeing as its not a ZA bike returning. Don't try and Use a invoice that says its parts. If they see that its actually a Bicycle and not parts, you will also be paying a Heavy Penalty on top of your vat. And that's not worth it. Customs people are very accommodating and reasonable... Being blessed... Eventually I ordered the complete bike for direct shipping via courier to SA. Was stuck in EMS for c 4 days with nothing happening, but once I got hold of them on the phone it was released in a day, but the amount payable seemed wrong... But I saw that customs classified it as "Other" this morning when I collected, therefore there was no 15% import duty. I asked them about it: "Are you sure the amount is correct, is there no duty payable?" "What is it?" " A bicycle" "Well, it seems as if if is your lucky day.""Thank you very much! Have a blessed day!" And made sure I get out of there before they changed their minds... Pah Bear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 26, 2016 Share Being blessed... Eventually I ordered the complete bike for direct shipping via courier to SA. Was stuck in EMS for c 4 days with nothing happening, but once I got hold of them on the phone it was released in a day, but the amount payable seemed wrong... But I saw that customs classified it as "Other" this morning when I collected, therefore there was no 15% import duty. I asked them about it: "Are you sure the amount is correct, is there no duty payable?" "What is it?" " A bicycle" "Well, it seems as if if is your lucky day.""Thank you very much! Have a blessed day!" And made sure I get out of there before they changed their minds... You are one lucky guy... Doesn't seem like they know their Tarrif Codes... If you see a extra charge on your next tax return,it will be for the bike ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. ( just joking) carrera4s and Capricorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted August 27, 2016 Share You are one lucky guy... Doesn't seem like they know their Tarrif Codes... If you see a extra charge on your next tax return,it will be for the bike ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. ( just joking) nah, don't underrate them Lexx: i got an LVI blessing on shoes once.... or twice.. Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted August 27, 2016 Share They do as well, as it can go either way. If the pound weakens, you win and they lose... Unless I'm completely off the mark and you get charged GBP regardless..All online shops charge in their home currency. They get the value of the sale and you carry the exchange risk. Plus 3% commission for the bank for using their card. If a site like CRC offers free delivery it actually means it is coming out of the VAT they don't charge on the export. VAT in UK is 20%, I have never seen them reduce the price by 20% when location is changed from local to export. Normal reduction is around 10% so they are pocketing the additional 10% as margin, less the cost of postage. Evans tends to reduce the price by 20% and then charge delivery. Lexx, carrera4s, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted August 29, 2016 Share What is the import duty on bicycle tools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2016 Share What is the import duty on bicycle tools? Nada. Just VAT at 15.4% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich990 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Read the last three pages and didn't see, ate helmets (like a super 2r) still at 25%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2016 Share Read the last three pages and didn't see, ate helmets (like a super 2r) still at 25%?30 iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich990 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Thanks, and damn :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahp005 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Does someone know what the import duties are on cycling tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahp005 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Ok got the answer from the thread. Capricorn and Lexx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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