looking for information

ianp · 10th April 2008, 22:59

anyone bought and imported a shearwater pursuit to the uk recently , I am very interested and want to find out details about shipping and customs etc etc. and any useful hints or tips. I would be greatful for a PM or info here?

thanks
Ian

jo_c · 11th April 2008, 08:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by ianp)

anyone bought and imported a shearwater pursuit to the uk recently , I am very interested and want to find out details about shipping and customs etc etc. and any useful hints or tips. I would be greatful for a PM or info here?

thanks
Ian

I imported one a while ago.. you'll have to pay 17.5% VAT on the item cost, plus about £20 in various fees etc. The Shearwater is duty free.
HTH

Divein · 11th April 2008, 12:13

Imported mine in January. On a $1600 bill, VAT was about £140 and CC currency commission £25.

scubagrunt · 11th April 2008, 13:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by ianp)

anyone bought and imported a shearwater pursuit to the uk recently , I am very interested and want to find out details about shipping and customs etc etc. and any useful hints or tips. I would be greatful for a PM or info here?

thanks
Ian

i'll bring one over for you for FREE!! just pay my plane ticket and for the SW

Blomman · 11th April 2008, 20:06

You can buy the Pursuit from Tecme.de and avoid customs etc.

// Blomman

ianp · 12th April 2008, 22:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt)

i'll bring one over for you for FREE!! just pay my plane ticket and for the SW

and I thought you were coming over to Greece in September anyway? smile
or am I getting mixed up?

Ian

ianp · 14th April 2008, 20:35

thanks all for the information..

Ian

Lancer4545 · 14th April 2008, 21:33

Judging by your avitar....Aren't you a bit young to be diving

Lance

ianp · 15th April 2008, 11:30

Nope I just look young for my age!

scubagrunt · 15th April 2008, 12:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by ianp)

and I thought you were coming over to Greece in September anyway? smile
or am I getting mixed up?

Ian

i am going to greece in sept so if you can wait that long!!! i can bring one then.
mel
darn and i wanted a trip to the UK

10th April 2008, 22:59	#1 (permalink)
ianp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 17	looking for information anyone bought and imported a shearwater pursuit to the uk recently , I am very interested and want to find out details about shipping and customs etc etc. and any useful hints or tips. I would be greatful for a PM or info here? thanks Ian
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11th April 2008, 08:42	#2 (permalink)
jo_c Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 158	Re: looking for information Quote: (Originally Posted by ianp) anyone bought and imported a shearwater pursuit to the uk recently , I am very interested and want to find out details about shipping and customs etc etc. and any useful hints or tips. I would be greatful for a PM or info here? thanks Ian I imported one a while ago.. you'll have to pay 17.5% VAT on the item cost, plus about £20 in various fees etc. The Shearwater is duty free. HTH
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11th April 2008, 12:13	#3 (permalink)
Divein Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 104	Re: looking for information Imported mine in January. On a $1600 bill, VAT was about £140 and CC currency commission £25.
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11th April 2008, 13:30	#4 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 429	Re: looking for information Quote: (Originally Posted by ianp) anyone bought and imported a shearwater pursuit to the uk recently , I am very interested and want to find out details about shipping and customs etc etc. and any useful hints or tips. I would be greatful for a PM or info here? thanks Ian i'll bring one over for you for FREE!! just pay my plane ticket and for the SW __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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11th April 2008, 20:06	#5 (permalink)
Blomman Helium is addictive! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 153	Re: looking for information You can buy the Pursuit from Tecme.de and avoid customs etc. // Blomman
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12th April 2008, 22:03	#6 (permalink)
ianp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 17	Re: looking for information Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt) i'll bring one over for you for FREE!! just pay my plane ticket and for the SW and I thought you were coming over to Greece in September anyway? smile or am I getting mixed up? Ian
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14th April 2008, 20:35	#7 (permalink)
ianp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 17	Re: looking for information thanks all for the information.. Ian
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15th April 2008, 11:30	#9 (permalink)
ianp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 17	Re: looking for information Nope I just look young for my age!
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scubagrunt CCR Diva Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 429	Re: looking for information Quote: (Originally Posted by ianp) and I thought you were coming over to Greece in September anyway? smile or am I getting mixed up? Ian i am going to greece in sept so if you can wait that long!!! i can bring one then. mel darn and i wanted a trip to the UK __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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