[quote]bushidobadboy wrote:
Um, well don’t tell anyone, but I am in the process of ignoring my customs invoice from fedex.
I’ll see how persistent they become.
Hell, it’s not like I haven’t paid them for shipping the stuff…
Bushy[/quote]
Bushy - did you get away with this? I had some stuff ages ago and “forgot” to pay the extra. They’ve never come back to me 
So I’m still on track to make an order within the next week - anyone in London or nearby willing to join me?
Anyone around placing a order soon? I want some of these Spike Shooters damnit!
bump again
I’d be interested in a bulk buy, but it would have to be 6 months worth or so to be worth bothering
i’m currently approximating their ingredients myself, but it’d be a load easier just to get mailed
I’ll probably order in the next few days - a guy I work with also wants a decent size order, so we are teaming up hopefully.
[quote]roweski wrote:
Too late mate, just orderd tuesday 
Would anyone know of an online calender or similar that we could all list when we intend on placing an order. We could see when others are about to order and it would make for a much easier process.
[/quote]Gmail has a nifty little calendar function where you can view & compare each others’ calendars.
It sounds like the best bet is for someone(friends of yours?) in the states to purchase & repackage your supps and then ship them over to you. I guess one nice things for you guys is that the USD is so weak right now.
For the first few trades, you could use an escrow service until trust was built and then go from there.
I don’t know if this is true or not but I hear that if you order with UPS shipping option, you are less likely to get the customs charge.
[quote]CantStop wrote:
I don’t know if this is true or not but I hear that if you order with UPS shipping option, you are less likely to get the customs charge.[/quote]
I assume you mean USPS? That goes via the post office, and Parcel Farce are the ones that drop off the package - thing is that they send you a customs bill before they release the package (happened to me twice).
I placed an order on Friday, but the best way I can think of to avoid customs charges is, as mentioned before, to get someone in the US to buy the stuff and re-package it themselves.
[quote]rsg wrote:
CantStop wrote:
I don’t know if this is true or not but I hear that if you order with UPS shipping option, you are less likely to get the customs charge.
I assume you mean USPS? That goes via the post office, and Parcel Farce are the ones that drop off the package - thing is that they send you a customs bill before they release the package (happened to me twice).
I placed an order on Friday, but the best way I can think of to avoid customs charges is, as mentioned before, to get someone in the US to buy the stuff and re-package it themselves.[/quote]
Interesting thought, so would that mean they wouldn’t know whats inside and would not be treated any differently, what is the cheapest method doing it that way please?
cheers!
Usually when you send something over, label it as a “gift” and give a value of say £50 or £100, they won’t be as bothered and the customs charge would be minimal to none - if they even open it to check it.
[quote]bushidobadboy wrote:
rsg wrote:
Usually when you send something over, label it as a “gift” and give a value of say £50 or £100, they won’t be as bothered and the customs charge would be minimal to none - if they even open it to check it.
No. I believe that anything over $50 is susceptible to a customs charge and the subsequent £8 release fee.
Just get whoever to put ‘Gift, value $20’ on it.
I have ordered $200 worth of vinpo, Q10 etc from the satates and because the company (who shall remain nameless) only declare $10, I never pay customs.
Bushy[/quote]
I see what you mean, still seems like a feasable idea. You know anyone in willing to help us out?
So, I got a little charge from fedex - strange only £44 for £155 order. Tell me:
You guys that didn’t pay the customs charges, what happens/ed when you next place an order? I’m sure they’ll keep record of whether or not you’ve paid…?
[quote]roweski wrote:
I haven’t paid mine yet. It’s been about 3 weeks. Not heard a peep . . .[/quote]
I’ve thought about it, too.
But what about when you place another order? They are going to want their money.
[quote]bushidobadboy wrote:
LOL! You guys crack me up.
I too have decided that I will renege on my payment of my governments ludicrous charges, being the arrogant mofo that I am, haha.
Following on from my first order of 1 case of Spike Shooters, I recieved 2 letters from fedex. I ignored both of them.
About 1 week ago I placed another order, this time for 2 cases of Spike Shooters, 1 box of Metabolic Drive bars and 1 T-Nation t-shirt.
The order came to $208 including shipping.
I was worried that my non payment of the first charge (£27) would flag up my address so I cunningly changed my house number by 1 digit.
The fedex guy delivered next door and they told him to come to my house which he did.
So, I shall ignore future letters from fedex, and change my house number again the next time I order.
Bushy[/quote]
Genius!
CLAP CLAP CLAP
Bushido. When doyou next want to order Biotest-style? I’ve found out I really like Power Drive, unlike Spike. I want to get some more.
EDIT I just read your above comment. Postage is still high enough to group up