Main street press

[The Duchess]

Hope this is the right place to post this...

Has anyone ordered from Main street press? wondering if any extra charges levied by post office on UK arrival?

thanks

[scooby99]

When ordering any goods from the US for delivery to the UK; depending on cost of goods, selection of packages for inspection etc, you may be subject to customs charges by HMRC plus any other costs such as holding/admin fees that may be charged by the Post Office/courier company etc.

Sometimes you have to pay these before the items are released to you; sometimes the goods are delivered and you'll receive an invoice afterwards.

[ERICSMUM]

Originally Posted by scooby99

When ordering any goods from the US for delivery to the UK; depending on cost of goods, selection of packages for inspection etc, you may be subject to customs charges by HMRC plus any other costs such as holding/admin fees that may be charged by the Post Office/courier company etc.

Sometimes you have to pay these before the items are released to you; sometimes the goods are delivered and you'll receive an invoice afterwards.

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The customs charges and VAT if applicable, are charged on the value of the item PLUS the postage. If it’s a heavy package the postage would be high.

[mickeyismybff]

I have ordered from them before and was very happy with the quality.

I don't remember specifically whether my order ended up with a VAT bill or not. I have had t-shirts from various US small shops get charged and some not.

If the VAT would make it or break it and you're ordering with a trip in mind, try shipping to a personal shopper instead? Otherwise, I would always say budget to pay the VAT and if you don't get caught, then you have extra rather than the other way round.

[The Duchess]

Thanks all x