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Posted by Del Phillipson (Member # 513) on March 29, 2007, 11:17 AM:

Some advise please. I have some super 8 films to ship to America and have to fill in customs labels, does anyone have any idea what to put on the label as I don't want the recipients to get charged customs charges, cheer's, Del.

It say's quantity and detailed description of contents and then value.

Posted by Jason Redmond (Member # 730) on March 29, 2007, 03:19 PM:

Hi, Del,
In my experience it's best to ask who you are shipping to how they want the label filled in. Normally, underplaying the value works - I always price the 'gift films' at around the £20 mark, if the buyer agrees. Never had any problems yet!

Posted by Del Phillipson (Member # 513) on March 29, 2007, 05:03 PM:

Thanks for the advice Jason, Del.

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on March 29, 2007, 06:06 PM:

Hey del, are you "del-city"? If so, I am the buyer of "High Plains Drifter" and "gift" is perfect for my label,

if, in fact, you are the del in question!

Posted by Del Phillipson (Member # 513) on March 30, 2007, 04:40 AM:

well well Osi, it's a small world, just trying to make sure you and another buyer from America doesn't get stung with the old custom charges. You know it makes sense [Big Grin]

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on March 30, 2007, 07:38 AM:

Del

So you're Del-City, in that case I think I have a parcel on its way from you too!

Indeed it is a small world [Wink]

Mike

Posted by Del Phillipson (Member # 513) on March 30, 2007, 01:42 PM:

I'm a Manchester City fan (yes I'm the 1) Mike what did you buy, Del.

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on March 30, 2007, 02:19 PM:

Del

Ice Station Zebra - that's the last but one that I needed for my MGM collection [Wink]

Mike

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on March 30, 2007, 03:05 PM:

Remember to put cine films as well as they are exempt from tax in the US anyway.
Best Mark.

Posted by Del Phillipson (Member # 513) on March 31, 2007, 12:45 PM:

Mike if I remember rightly it's quite a mint print that one, I've tried to be as honest as possible with the films I have listed, I've even watched the odd ones again just to make sure. Thanks for that Mark, I put on the label that they were super 8mm films.

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on March 31, 2007, 03:44 PM:

Del

It arrived this morning and it's a great print, I'm very happy [Smile]

.

Thankyou

Mike [Cool]

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