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jfox61
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14 October, 2010, 23:55
Re: importing a rif which of these post services would you recommend?
Well to be honest I have had quite a lot of items come the other direction by HK post and they have been fine. Delivered on time to this country, and never a problem till it gets to our 3rd world system.
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14 October, 2010, 23:55
Re: importing a rif which of these post services would you recommend?
Just whatever you do avoid Parcel Farce at all costs. I was hit with the £13.50 "clearance fees" but managed to get the waved.
I would go with UPS as they are very good, have only used them once though.
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15 October, 2010, 17:51
Re: importing a rif which of these post services would you recommend?
UPS and TNT charge the same last time I checked. And I know he wasn't trying to avoid them, but I've seen these threads drift into that before. Maybe overstepping my mark by mentioning it, but not harm done ey?
I like TNT, for the fact you do seem to get the parcel faster, then pay them afterwards. But they charge more as far as I can remember. So I usually go EMS, which comes through Parcelfarce. Just account for the handling fee before I decide if I can afford the item. Still works out cheaper than UK purchase most of the time.
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28 January, 2011, 21:49
Re: importing a rif which of these post services would you recommend?
who has had experience with EHA, thinking of ordering a RiF from them, are they good with postage fees? or do you get like another 30 quid charge a couple of days after it arrives?
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28 January, 2011, 21:53
Re: importing a rif which of these post services would you recommend?
No, not really to be honest mate. I haven't found any company in HK to be "good with postage fees".
Truth of the matter is, they're only charging you what it would cost them to send it to you, plus a little percentage perhaps. This percentage may vary retailer to retailer, but at the end of the day it's only going to be a few dollars difference.
When it arrives, you may (recently = probable) get a customs clearance fee, which you must pay. However, if the delivery company requests you to pay a handling fee, call them up refusing to pay this (and say you paid international shipping from the retailer) and also quote the Postal Services Act - do a search on this forum for something like "*handling*" or " *fee* " or something for more info.
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28 January, 2011, 22:03
Re: importing a rif which of these post services would you recommend?
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When it arrives, you may (recently = probable) get a customs clearance fee, which you must pay. However, if the delivery company requests you to pay a handling fee, call them up refusing to pay this (and say you paid international shipping from the retailer) and also quote the Postal Services Act - do a search on this forum for something like "*handling*" or " *fee* " or something for more info.
I received a letter from TNT telling me owe them about £30, HALF of which is their fee.
I've sent them an email asking why I have to pay the fee when I already paid for shipping. That was 4 days ago - no answer yet, and I'm not paying any of it until I do get an answer.
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30 January, 2011, 07:03
Re: importing a rif which of these post services would you recommend?
UPS every time.
You WILL have to pay fee's, but for RIF importa, they are the best. Fill in the emailed form, fax back, pay, recieve gun. Fastest was THREE days from Hk. Door to door. Now thast quick! You get what you pay for, even with couriers!
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