J0nathan 0 #1 March 31, 2012 hi i thought about shipping my rig (once its finished) to spain. here in spain customs is a pain and packages often get stuck there for ages. do you have any ideas/tips on how to avoid that ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #2 March 31, 2012 Never tried this myself, but you could ask the dealer/manufactor to lable the box with larger stickers "Drugs", "Heroin", "Marijuana", "LSD", etc. It could work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #3 March 31, 2012 Quotehere in spain customs is a pain and packages often get stuck there for ages. do you have any ideas/tips on how to avoid that ? Where did you order your gear from, the US? I have heard of people traveling to the US to pick up their gear, and staying for a few days of jumping said gear. The savings from not having to pay customs fees, taxes and the like will offset the trip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deyan 31 #4 March 31, 2012 Quotehere in spain customs is a pain and packages often get stuck there for ages. do you have any ideas/tips on how to avoid that ? Declare the real value of the rig and have it shipped with UPS/DHL. When they see a "backpack" declared for more than 5K, they will be extremely happy to get their 20 % VAT + 3 to 5 % import taxes ASAP."My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huge 0 #5 April 1, 2012 Quotehave it shipped with UPS/DHL.Agreed. Let somebody else do the paperwork for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J0nathan 0 #6 April 1, 2012 hmm ok, DHL. is it safe, because sometimes amazone packages tend to get lost. if its only a 20 $ book from amazone its annoying but if my rig would get lost i would find that more than just a bit annoying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huge 0 #7 April 2, 2012 Quotesometimes amazone packages tend to get lost.I'd get an insurance if I'd order a rig and have it mailed or brought to me by courier. All major companies offer insurance as part of the transportation and it is usually couple of percent of the freight charges. That should cover the whole rig if it is lost or damaged during the transport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #8 April 2, 2012 It seems you don't understand the hints. You will lose a shitload of money if you get it shipped to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
