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Will someone buy me some Aerostich gear?
I will pay someone in the States (preferably someone I'm familiar with on the board) to buy some Aerostich kit for me. You should be able to get it without sales tax for shipping abroad.
As I would transfer the money to you solely for doing me a favour, the goods would be sent as a gift (with receipts and so on travelling seperately) allowing me to evade import duty.
So if anyone wants to do me a favour it would be gratefully appreciated here in the (increasingly wet and cold) UK.
I would be looking for a Darien Light jacket / pants in XXL.
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Hi I have some Darien pants for sale but they are a 36inch waist ! Is that good ? sorry the jacket is a med .
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Hello!
What length are the trousers?
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Why can’t you buy from them direct by mail? They sent me their catalog all the way to Egypt with international sales info. I haven’t ordered anything yet though.
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2 words:
Import Duty
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4 more words:
and value added tax
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I’m curios, how much are those in the UK?
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10% import tax (i think)
17.5% VAT on the 110%
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Here in Egypt:
30% Import Duty (on the price of the goods + shipping cost)
10% Tax
We win 
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Hey Lewis, I would be careful with this one as you may end up paying VAT & duty anyway. HM Customs do inspect and open parcels.
Have a look at this page, about halfway down is some advice on getting stuff posted to you:
http://www.sloanefox.freeserve.co.uk/importukduty.htm
A better option is to get someone to bring it over in their suitcase. Much more difficult to arrange but you won't end up paying VAT/duty. I recently visited Australia and brought back several high value/low weight items really cheap compared to the UK.
As a sweetener for the person leaving, they can claim back domestic sales tax when they leave the country.
By the way, if you do manage to find someone could you ask them to pick up a pair of Keihin 31mm CRs for me? Ta.
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Hello!
What length are the trousers?
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The length of the pants are 44 inches or 112 cm's.Thats the entire length not the inside leg.
Let me know if you need any more info.
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OK, 2 things:
* amiller, could you email me a pic of the trousers? What condition etc, and how much?
* I now have a contact, so if anyone else wants relatively cheap Aerostich gear, let me know by email. It's probably best that stuff gets shipped to me and then I distribute it within the UK.
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I take it by your posts you are in London ? if so call me as I too am in London ! 07710 782442. We can meet up if you like in town and I will bring the pants !I have also replied to your email address.
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Guy's guys....
Next time you are in Bolton lancashire UK call in at 210 St helens Rd; a grotty little shop manufacturing all things outdoor.
coiln diamond makes stuff for all outdoor sport, luggage, clothing, sleeping bags and made to measure gear.
6XL if your a biggun'
soft pannier bags and specials on request/
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