[Bubba]

Just "discovering" Ebay - well, I knew it was there but never actually used it before - it rocks!

Now, I'm thinking of buying some electronic goods from US/Canadian Ebayers, but does anyone know whether I'd have to pay any customs duty/VAT on such items if they're 2nd hand?

[dave]

Dunno, but only if customs notice anyway. I've heard you can often get round it by getting the seller to write "GIFT" on the package.

[dobbin]

I'm quite a fan of eBay, having bought and sold a few bits and pieces over the years, and whilst I have bought stuff from Germany before I've never had anything from the states. I'm sure you'll be ok but I can't help but wonder if theres any comeback if something is wrong with the product when you recieve it?

Make sure you read their feedback!

[Bubba]

They do have a compensation program if it all goes tits up I suppose. I've found this way sexy little mp3 player that's £300 over here and someone in the states is selling for about £90 so a right bargain. Also found one of those compressor / limiters that we were talking about for mixing straight of the decks into a pc - gimmee toys!!

[dobbin]

I got a bluetooth base station for £24 the other day, now I can roam around the house reading ukB on my iPAQ just because er, well I really need it for er, development?

WHere is that damn coat?

[Bubba]

You are king of the geeks    

Hope you're not posting while yer having a crap, or anything disgusting like that!