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    Posted: 02 Jul 07 at 5:03pm
Saving of £12 on that block. Depends on what the UK companies can offer regarding the softer issues.

How quickly do you want the item?
If the item goes wrong, who is best placed to replace it under warranty?
How much additional time is spent of your own time trying to import one item?

Personally, on a ratchet block, knowing their history (ratchets in general i mean, not a manufacturer), then I would pay the extra for UK supply.
Other items, not so sure.

It certainly doesn't enter my head that I should buy from the UK at a higher price because 'P&B and LDC are a business and must pay their workers'.

You buy the product based on your judgement on where the best deal can be had with all factors included. You don't spend 2 hours of your time to save £2, or do you?


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Originally posted by MainlySwimming

Worst case 3.5% customs duty plus 17.5 % VAT = 21% or about £33 vs £45 in the UK.

I don't want to sound like a Daily Mail reader but I think we're being ripped off a bit...Prob not worth the hassle for one block, but if you were planning a refit then importing would start to make sense.

Does anyone privately import sailing kit from the US and know which companies are good / bad at it?  From previous experience with other stuff I know some US companies order system come to a grinding halt if you try & order without a US ZIP Code....



Most good deals in the US are because of the current exchange rate. Enjoy it
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Originally posted by 7BOS


Personally, on a ratchet block, knowing their history (ratchets in general i mean, not a manufacturer), then I would pay the extra for UK supply.
Other items, not so sure.

what is special about the history of ratchet blocks?

600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it.
Also International 14, 1318
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