Importing parts!
#13
Don't worry I got a very good grip,obviously your idea between honesty and dishonesty is a little blurred but I suppose that's acceptable nowadays!The reason for the overly high UK duties (20% VAT) is because Big Govt takes care of your needs (i.e. free health care ) and in order to do that they need a lot of money......
Last edited by luisan; 11-09-2012 at 07:13 AM.
#14
That practice is illegal and your military friend can get in serious trouble with military authorities and local Customs.It's called contraband!If you cannot afford HD parts/bikes switch to something cheaper that's within your budget.I think the Moderators shouldn't allow this kind of posts that condone illegal practices,maybe somebody in the future might start something about importing drugs without getting caught.This is a nice Forum for HD enthusiasts let's try to keep it that way!
I agree with the previous messages. Get a friend in the airforce over there and have them order something and have it shipped APO.
It really isn't that big of a deal.
#15
Imports
It isn't just a tax/duty issue - Big Brother H-D hikes up the prices outside the U.S. This applies to everything: Bikes, bits, clothes. If you guys stateside Google a part number on a British dealer's site you'll see how we get it stuck right up us! A U.S. H-D dealership can't sell direct to us (Limeys!) without jeopardising their franchise. I truly love the hardware but despise the marketing. Rant over!
#16
Don't worry I got a very good grip,obviously your idea between honesty and dishonesty is a little blurred but I suppose that's acceptable nowadays!The reason for the overly high UK duties (20% VAT) is because Big Govt takes care of your needs (i.e. free health care ) and in order to do that they need a lot of money......
I suppose you live your life squeaky clean, and fracture no laws whatsoever, another poster has already summed it up when telling of how much we get shafted over here, and I have no issues with bringing stuff in privately, and saving whatever I can for myself, i've got a roomful of people here all having a drink, 3 of them are still laughing at your comments, you havent got a clue.
#17
LMAO
I suppose you live your life squeaky clean, and fracture no laws whatsoever, another poster has already summed it up when telling of how much we get shafted over here, and I have no issues with bringing stuff in privately, and saving whatever I can for myself, i've got a roomful of people here all having a drink, 3 of them are still laughing at your comments, you havent got a clue.
I suppose you live your life squeaky clean, and fracture no laws whatsoever, another poster has already summed it up when telling of how much we get shafted over here, and I have no issues with bringing stuff in privately, and saving whatever I can for myself, i've got a roomful of people here all having a drink, 3 of them are still laughing at your comments, you havent got a clue.
#18
Don't worry I got a very good grip,obviously your idea between honesty and dishonesty is a little blurred but I suppose that's acceptable nowadays!The reason for the overly high UK duties (20% VAT) is because Big Govt takes care of your needs (i.e. free health care ) and in order to do that they need a lot of money......
I pay about £3500 ($5250) in National insurance contributions (beside an extortionate amount of tax and other crap)
Free health in the UK is a myth! Only when you're on benefits do you not pay for it. When you are healthy and not work-shy you get screwed to pay for the fat and layzy other three quarters. The 20% VAT and other taxes only pay for a small part for our gouvernments f**k ups and wastful missions.
#20
scaredofrain ..... Spot on! the problem with anyone who has not visited or resided in our Green and Pleasant is they all think we live at 17 Cherry Tree Lane and we speak like Bert ..... The Bitter pill is when the likes of Tony Blair , Gordon Brown , Leon Britten , etc etc all F##k off and leave us to clean up THEIR mess they become directors in the city with the Big Bang Boys and make fortunes with after dinner talks where at the moment many British people couldn't afford F####ing after dinner mints .....
Last edited by skulltrainharley; 11-10-2012 at 08:17 AM.