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According to a Guardian article - Grey goods (genuine products sold outside official manufacturer channels) can be significantly cheaper... -
Can't understand all the if's and but's here, You want a camera or lens that costs for example £3,500 and you buy it at £3000 but have...
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.Ive been using them for 15 years, Ive absolutely never had a problem HDEW as a name has traded for 30 years and became HDEW Cameras Ltd...
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.HDEW from my experience have stock in the UK, I dont know about the others as Ive never bought from them but Ive frequently seen...
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.HDEW are I guess what you would call a sister company of the main owning company with the same management / directors. I suppose its...
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.I dont agree. With reputable third party importers the VAT and (if applicable) duty are paid at importation. Theres no escaping that...
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.VAT invoices are issued by their parent company, Validhurst who have been operating in the UK for over 30 years or so, vat no 671 9479...
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.As far as I know theres only one HDEW. https://hdewcameras.co.uk
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.I'd also add that this is why I use a company I researched originally, even if they are slightly more expensive. HDEW is VAT registered...
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.I said there was no duty on digital cameras from Hong Kong. There IS duty on camera lenses from Hong Kong
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.Interesting. They must have a very round about way of paying import VAT & duties then. Can only assume its paid immediately on import...
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Mitzyboy replied to the thread Cotswold and Panamoz.There are grey importers, and there are grey importers :p From my past experience as (long ago) a customs officer and my career in...
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During 2020/2021 I spent quite a bit of time cycling from my home in Chorley, over to Southport via the back lanes as well as the main...