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[OM] Re: Customs Charges?

Subject: [OM] Re: Customs Charges?
From: "Martyn Smoothy" <mds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:38:35 -0000
Simon,

Thanks for the info. I've used Michael Spencer in the past for work on a
number of cameras & lenses - I'd recommend him to anyone, bloody good bloke
- problem is that he doesn't do work on the OM-3 or OM-4 (as far as I know).
Only possibilities I'm aware of are Luton or Colchester Camera Repairs
(Colchester quoted ?115.00 for a service on an OM-3 some time ago). Given
some of the reports I've heard of them both I'd rather send it to JH
provided the costs can be kept within bounds.

Regards - Martyn Smoothy


-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx]On
Behalf Of Simon Worby
Sent: 18 February 2006 20:22
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Customs Charges?



I looked into it and spoke to HMCE (as it was then, it's now HMRC) and
basically it was a very complicated procedure indeed, involving various
forms to prove prior ownership and that you shipped the item for
repairs, etc., and oodles of paperwork, with a lot of it at HMCE
discretion at the end of it all.

You would be charged duty and VAT on the value of the repairs and the
shipping charge in any case.

My advice is to find someone in the UK if at all possible. Following
advice on this list, I've sent various items to Michael Spencer and have
been very pleased with the service, etc. Full details on request.

Regards,

Simon

-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Martyn Smoothy
Sent: 18 February 2006 17:57
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Customs Charges?


Hi,

Thinking of sending my OM-3 to John H for a service but not sure if
customs duties would apply on it's return trip across the pond. Seems to
me they shouldn't as the camera does not change hands but can't say I'd
be surprised if I was charged to get it back into the UK (& possibly to
get it into the US). Is there anyone here in the UK with first hand
experience of the procedure?

Thanks - Martyn Smoothy
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