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Welcome sunnygirl. Enjoy!

Welcome, sunnygirl

I have a happy announcement to make. So happy. How do I open a new thread?

Go to 'Forums', choose a suitable subject heading for your thread and 'start a discussion', simples! I use the desktop site but assume the mobile site is similar. I look forward to reading your good news. Was pleased to see that your son is making good progress.

Thanks shysal x

Hi All, I’m a 58 year old Non Granny living in NE Scotland. Still working full time, and reading and trying to get fitter!

Welcome from another Scot☺️I'm sure everyone will make you welcome. I was originally a " lurker", but the games were my way in, as I was a bit nervous at first.

Welcome Tummelthecat . There are lots of member of GN in Scotland, whom I am sure you will soon get to know. From your name I assume you are a fellow cat lover. I have two, with totally different characters, who prevent me from being lonely.

Hi I have just rejoined, somehow I fell from the system but it’s sorted. Love GN and the discussions. I retired early 13 years ago and I was lucky that my husband was able to take early retirement as well mind you it was hard for a few years until the pensions kicked in but we had time together to follow our joint interests. At the moment spending 6 weeks in SE Asia getting a bit of sun.

Welcome back Barmeyoldbat . Could you send a bit of that sunshine in our direction please?

Who won the moomin competition please. ?

Karenrumballs All prize winners are on this thread www.gransnet.com/forums/competitions/1228268-Won-anything

Glad to hear you're back barmyoldbat. I hope you're enjoying your stay in the Far East, but I also hope you are not stuck in Bali, waiting for the volcano to erupt. Bali is beautiful, but not in a cloud of volcanic ash.

Hi all. Does anyone know anything about ordering from US via the internet? I have been waiting for a DVD as a Christmas present. It cost 30 pounds and I expected the handling fee of 8 but Royal mail will not post it unless I pay 120.75 for customs !!! It's only a DVD . Can anyone help ?

I have bought crafting DVDs from USA and never had to pay that amount of duty. Is it worth contacting the seller? Is it possible that the seller hasn't filled in the customs declaration correctly?
There are lots of forums about this.
forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/how-much-import-tax-do-you-pay-on-dvds-from-the-us.135855/

www.ebay.co.uk/gds/UK-Buying-USA-Import-VAT-Customs-Duty-Parcel-Force-Fees-/10000000013589137/g.html

Seems a bit excessive. I hope you can resolve this.

Yes . The seller didn't have a clue why . Thanks I will take a look at those .

They are blogs from 2002 so can't really help me but thanks .

There's a government site with a helpline and web chat facility giving advice on import duty, taxes etc.. I don't know if this would be helpful. You may have looked at it already.
www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad

Ah thanks Marydoll. Yes that one tells the rates for whatever priced parcel .

The only thing that's mentioned on line is the 8.00 handling fee . My Royal Mail card says 120.75 inc handling fee of 8.00. I'm stumped .

A similar thing happened to me when I ordered a cushion last year. I spoke to the Post Office owner who told me that the USA is enforcing this payment more often these days with no warning. He thought there was no way to get out of it, shocking! I do hope you will find a way round it NannyTee.

I've been trying to sort it out today. Royal mail said phone customs. Customs said they only deal with Parcel Force not Royal mail. Royal mail then said that was rubbish and are looking into it for me . All this for a DVD .

Hope it gets sorted for you, Nanny Tee. That price sounds totally excessive.

Thanks Mapleleaf. I have to wait a couple of days whilst they all get their heads together and find out what's good wrong. It'll get sorted one way of the other. I'm just upset that if was a much wanted Christmas present surprise for someone .