Buying an Iphone

[steveo]

Has anyone bought an iPhone whilst in Florida? Was thinking of picking up a 6 or 7 for my daughter but I am worried that it may not work on our uk networks.

[BONDY LAD]

They work fine over here,plus worldwide guarantee,just a heads up loads will be along to remind you of customs allowance, bondy.

[steveo]

What is the typical custom costs. Didn’t give that a thought.

[Juliemack]

From gov.uk...

You can bring in other goods worth up to £390 (or up to £270 if you arrive by private plane or boat).

If a single item’s worth more than your allowance you pay any duty or tax on its full value, not just the value above the allowance.

If you go over your allowance
You pay Customs Duty on anything you bring in above your allowance. The rate:

is 2.5% for goods worth up to £630
depends on the type of goods if they’re worth more than £630 - check by calling the VAT, Customs and Excise Helpline
You may also have to pay import VAT.

[steveo]

Thank you

[Manor13]

Its proving that you bought them there Clothing just Remove tags, packaging before you come home. Phones and tech your going to be using straight away, Gift's are obviously different. Never heard of anyone getting pulled for buying to much on holiday apart from booze and fags.

[0420wilmut]

I'm very interested in this discussion as we plan to buy an iPhone and an iPad.

[Raggyavn]

Some iPhone's bought in the US are not comparable with the UK networks, you need to ensure that you purchase a compatible model number.

This should help you in your quest.

You also need to ensure it's a GSM model and not a CDMA model.

CDMA v GSM

[sparklegirl]

Originally Posted by Manor13

Its proving that you bought them there Clothing just Remove tags, packaging before you come home. Phones and tech your going to be using straight away, Gift's are obviously different. Never heard of anyone getting pulled for buying to much on holiday apart from booze and fags.

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This is very very bad advice. Its not up to customs to prove you bought it there its up to you to prove you didnt!

Trust me when I say they do and will check and they can and will seize goods other than cigarettes and alcohol. I have seen it and I have also done it.

[FAMILY JACK]

We bought my son a used one years back from Game Stop in Florida mall good deal just make sure it’s unlocked