Buying From Overseas

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  1. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    #1 johne, May 4, 2024
    I'm after a new rear tyre for my Aprilia Tuono. The particular tyre I want is some £50 cheaper if I buy it on line from Italy (with free delivery) than I can find one here in the UK. My question is are there any import taxes applicable on such purchases that might negate the attraction of buying cheaper from overseas?
     
  2. Eldon

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    #2 Eldon, May 4, 2024
    The UK has been known for a long time as treasure Island, thats clearly for a reason :rolleyes:
     
  3. Eldon

    Eldon Crème de la Crème

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    #3 Eldon, May 4, 2024
    I inquired last week about a pressure washer from Eire as it was £75 cheaper than the best UK price.
    Don't think I'll be buying it @johne

    We are simply ripped off here and the system is self protecting :mad:
     
  4. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    #5 johne, May 4, 2024
    One of these, 190/55/17 20220417_094952.jpg and yes it would be more than £135, so probably not worth it when you add on VAT and import tax. Thanks Helmut.
     
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  6. Eldon

    Eldon Crème de la Crème

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    #6 Eldon, May 4, 2024
    My friend has a brand new 190 tyre in his stock, which one are you after?
     
  7. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    #7 johne, May 4, 2024
    Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
     
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    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    #9 johne, May 5, 2024
    Thanks Helmut My local bike shop will fit and balance a Corsa 4 for £220 to a loose wheel, so if I can't find a Corsa 3 or a 2 (cheaper) I'll probably do that, he gets all my MOT work and he's a nice chap to boot.
     
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    #10 andyc1, May 5, 2024
    Visor shop (crossan motorcycles) is always worth a look, thats who I always use.
     
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