Tom J Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Anybody that bought some from John Lewis get an email concerning import duties from Aramex? According to email from Aramex shipment will be held until import duties are paid. Why is it that when I purchase from Amazon.co.uk that I don't get slapped with these fees? ??? Scam or anybody else in this boat with me and I just happened to not read the fine print. How many did you order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis_crowe Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Anybody that bought some from John Lewis get an email concerning import duties from Aramex? According to email from Aramex shipment will be held until import duties are paid. Why is it that when I purchase from Amazon.co.uk that I don't get slapped with these fees? ??? Scam or anybody else in this boat with me and I just happened to not read the fine print. This I find fascinating! If you're ordering products to be delivered to someone else, please make sure they're aware they'll be responsible for these additional charges. Unfortunately we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be, so we're unable to offer any assistance on these processes. We'd advise that you check the import charges applicable in any country before ordering products to be delivered there. Direct from John Lewis' website under international delivery. My import duties for 4x SC shipped to CA cost me an extra $108! Target's inflated price of $174 isn't looking too bad right now... except the lack of stock. Definitely now becoming a long term investment to recoup the charges. Wished I could have gotten it from Amazon.fr. I have built one of these and it is a rather exceptional creation. Looking forward to another LEGO exclusive set to satisfy the aircraft enthusiasts out there. Speculate anyone? It can't be the Helicarrier that fills this gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiff Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I have built one of these and it is a rather exceptional creation. Looking forward to another LEGO exclusive set to satisfy the aircraft enthusiasts out there. Speculate anyone? It can't be the Helicarrier that fills this gap. Guess a remake of Fokker Dr. 1 may be the next airplane. Would be fantastic to pair with the Sopwith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaningjowler Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Did anyone that purchased Sopwith Camels from John Lewis on December 3rd get hit with an import charge? 80.00 additional for 3 sopwith camels. I have never had this happen with Amazon.uk... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicoopers11 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) No, but John Lewis shouldn't be charging you. If USCIS decides to charge you, they will give you the bill, not John Lewis. Also, duty is not that high for importing toys into USA. That's insane. (I'm also 99.9999% sure you have not exceeded the threshold requiring duty from UK-USA). Edited December 9, 2014 by minicoopers11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaningjowler Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 This was the email they sent me.... Your John Lewis Order - Import Charges Dear This email is to advise you that your John Lewis order number has just been shipped under DPD shipment number We also need to make you aware that your order has incurred import charges of $ 79.51 This amount includes all customs duties, taxes and handling fees. (This Password is valid for 10 calendar days from receipt of this email.) As soon as your payment is confirmed with us, your order will be dispatched for final delivery. The duties are in addition to any purchase or shipping cost you have already incurred and are the responsibility of you ( the importer ) to pay. If you would like more information regarding United States Customs regulations for online purchases from foreign countries please go to: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/internet_purchases.xml Please do not reply to this email. If you have any inquiries, please contact us at support. Thank you. DPD are a shipping provider on behalf of John Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Ouch....That`s weird, so this letter is from Amazon.co.uk? Or John Lewis? If so I`d give them a call and see what`s up, that amount is way too high, at least higher than I`ve ever seen for an order of that size, way higher. What did they list the contents as? Nuclear weapons? Launch codes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorboy Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I didn't think you US guys ever had to pay import charges on Lego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZULU Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Maybe it passed unnoticed - with all the EoL action going on: SC EoL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deez_Brickz Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I didn't think you US guys ever had to pay import charges on Lego. I once ordered $2500 worth of lego at one time from a UK seller and paid 0 import/duty charges. Value and shipping cost were accurate on the customs forms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I didn't think you US guys ever had to pay import charges on Lego. Yup. Depends on the import tariffs charged by US Customs and the amount threshold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Sold out means nothing until it gets "The Label". I have my fill of these anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZULU Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yup. Depends on the import tariffs charged by US Customs and the amount threshold. did some online research, which indeed confirmed shipping to US is without extra customs tax. Not bad if you think the reverse is the case US -> Europe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 In stock at Amazon.it ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 In stock at Amazon.it ! For 99.99 euro! (RRP I believe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davewager78 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 In stock at Amazon.it ! I have enough! Don't tempt me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmash Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 There were 6 in store yesterday at John Lewis WGC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 There were 6 in store yesterday at John Lewis WGC There'd be none left if I saw them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davewager78 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 None at John Lewis Cambridge today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Got 6 from Amazon.it along with the two I already had think I have a good fill now. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Brickpicker mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immenstaad Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 what do u think. how high will this set fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Outside the UK and the US, not very high at all. Maybe double RRP in 2 years. In the UK and US maybe 3 or 3.5 x RRP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 10226 is finally a "Retired Product" in the UK. Prepare for take-off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart Juggler Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I already have 2 of these (bought at just below RRP). Now that the set is retired and is steadily growing, would it be worth picking a few more up? If so, for what recommended maximum price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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