Buying from the UK? What I can share on the subject!

[Big Mackintosh]

I, like many I've met at cons, have been on the fence about Ultrasabers as I am a UK resident and more often than not our imports will get hit by hefty customs charges and long wait times for even the note to pay the charges to come. Well last week I figured screw it, I'll dive over the fence and see what happens! I bought a Bellicose in consular green with the Obsidian lite board and a few other bells and whistles. In total with postage it was $246. Given customs begin at £18 I was sure this would get hit. But it didn't.

Ultrasabers sent my saber via Fedex, who's postal charges were inclusive of customs. They cut the middle man out altogether! What would have otherwise been a 3-4 week wait was 5 days (it was ordered Friday the 23rd but only posted on Sunday the 25th, today is the 29th).

So if you're in the UK and are considering buying an Ultrasaber, I say GO FOR IT! The only thing you have to lose is the opportunity to own one.

[scifidude79]

Great story, have a Light Side point.  UltraSabers ships worldwide, so they have it all figured out.  From what I've read, they used to use UPS, but they were making a mess of International orders, so they go exclusively with FedEx now.  FedEx is definitely a quick and efficient operation.  I'm amazed at how quickly they get my sabers to me with ground shipping VS the postal service or UPS.  It's worth the money for sure.  Incidentally, you're one of the few people who has actually praised FedEx's International rate. 

[Big Mackintosh]

Incidentally, you're one of the few people who has actually praised FedEx's International rate. 

Well it costs as much to ship overseas anyway, roughly £15 which works out $22. Customs would normally rank up double that, so the way I see it I saved money ^^

[Darth Nelo Angelo]

you may get a letter from FedEx with the charges. It usually comes through a few days after delivery.

Probably be about £20.. Also, the value of the saber is listed at $50 on the documents hence why the charges are cheap.

[tomfoyle]

you may get a letter from FedEx with the charges. It usually comes through a few days after delivery.

Yep this is my experience too. I think it depends how lucky you are. I have made 3 orders to the UK and had to pay customs on 2 of them.

[Big Mackintosh]

Yep this is my experience too. I think it depends how lucky you are. I have made 3 orders to the UK and had to pay customs on 2 of them.

Well I'd rather have it this way anyway ^^ getting the thing and paying the charge later is way better than waiting weeks on end to have to go pick it up from a depot 18 miles away.

[Big Mackintosh]

you may get a letter from FedEx with the charges. It usually comes through a few days after delivery.

Probably be about £20.. Also, the value of the saber is listed at $50 on the documents hence why the charges are cheap.

Right you were, sir. One week after receiving my saber I got a letter with charges for £19.61 exactly. Can be paid by postal order cheque or over the phone. For the sake of a phonebill I'll just send the cheque to them.

[Darth Nelo Angelo]

Right you were, sir. One week after receiving my saber I got a letter with charges for £19.61 exactly. Can be paid by postal order cheque or over the phone. For the sake of a phonebill I'll just send the cheque to them.

No problem..