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ushare

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#85425 18-Jun-2011 18:22
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Hi

I am planning to but accessories from clove.co.uk for my galaxy s ii and I just had a few questions. What does being stung by gst mean. I am spending under $100.

How long does it usually take to deliver?

Does the item come straight to my door or do i have to pick it up?

Thanks.

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  #482641 18-Jun-2011 18:32
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Under $100 you'll have no trouble at all. If you spend over $400 then you "should" get charged GST but often aren't. So "getting stung" is where you get picked to pay it.



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  #482709 18-Jun-2011 23:25
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It will come to your door. But if you are not there, then the courier may leave a card telling you where to go to get it.
I think it's about 4-5 days

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  #482781 19-Jun-2011 13:21
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Was about to ask the same question.

From what I've read, chances are customs will bill you GST before sending out your item. But if you are lucky, they wont.

That the gist of it?



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  #482792 19-Jun-2011 14:08
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Spent about 250? Will I be changed GST??

Also, so Clove normally/ever contact you by phone?

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  #482950 19-Jun-2011 22:09
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I understand if the customs charge (in this case GST) is less than $50 then it is waived. Ie the cutoff is approx $333 now. Not sure if customs have a handling fee, this might change the cutoff $ slightly.

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  #482991 20-Jun-2011 06:52
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ushare: Hi

I am planning to but accessories from clove.co.uk for my galaxy s ii and I just had a few questions. What does being stung by gst mean. I am spending under $100.

How long does it usually take to deliver?

Does the item come straight to my door or do i have to pick it up?

Thanks.




I got about $100 worth of SGS2 accessories recently from Clove (desk dock and Barely There hard case). The package just came straight to my address with no hassles and no GST. Took 5-6 days from order to delivery.


BTW, there is enough space in the receptacle part of the dock that, with some minor modifications to the dock (shaving away a little plastic) the SGS2 will fit in the dock and the micro USB connection still works with the Case-Mate 'Barely There' case still on the phone - which is pretty handy.  




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