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Advice on returning goods to the UK

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:35pm
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swcoulthurst

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Just looking for advice. We moved to Spain 3 years ago and brought some furniture with us. Our son also moved here, but has now gone back to the UK. 

Basically he has a 65 inch TV, TV cabinet and speakers here and would like them back in his new home. I am being quoted prices of around £700 to get them back, 7 miles from Manchester. That includes a £300 customs clearance charge, which is apparently a standard charge. 

Anyone got any alternative ideas. Sounds great, purchase goods in the UK, bring them here then pay duties to return them to where they was purchased from originally...All thanks to the 'B' word 🤬 !!

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:02pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:02pm

Do you not have a local man with a van who do regular trips back and forth.

Or contact the people who moved your furniture across to Spain. They’ll have the latest information and as you know charge you per cubic metre.

There’s more information on  returning to the U.K. and if you have to pay import tax here 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transfer-of-residence-to-great-britain

Try asking advice from these people

https://www.howells-removals.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pCVBhCFARIsAGMxhAdKDPlXnBZ4ytylLdi8xYdf3zlASI7wdEKbG8UyxT2V0naRrg3ssqAaAiC_EALw_wcB

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:44pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:44pm

   I would look at the cost of replacements in the UK, as a comparison against the cost of shipping. You would probably be able to sell the items in Spain and get something back as well. Not ideal but maybe a cheaper option?

 If you do ship make sure you take damage/loss insurance.

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:27pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:27pm

I would do as Aitch says. 
The man and van trade between the UK and EU has all but disappeared due to all the paperwork and fees involved. Maybe get a quote for a part load with an International removal company but probably not cost effective.

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:58pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:58pm

Try Steve at Swift Removals 603 33 64 63.  Your load may be too small for him but he is a really helpful man and he will help you if he can. He can also help with documents. Otherwise as someone else has suggested. Sell in Spain for what you can get and replace with new in UK avoiding transit risk, insurance etc.

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:05pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:05pm

aitchc1401 wrote on Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:44pm:

   I would look at the cost of replacements in the UK, as a comparison against the cost of shipping. You would probably be able to sell the items in Spain and get something back as well. Not ideal but maybe a cheaper option?

 If you do ship make sure you take damage/loss insurance.

 

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I would normally agree, but it's a £3500 TV. £500 speakers. Specialist equipment. Unfortunately most people in Spain dont want to pay for the quality.

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:09pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:09pm

Cheryl wrote on Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:27pm:

I would do as Aitch says. 
The man and van trade between the UK and EU has all but disappeared due to all the paperwork and fees involved. Maybe get a quote for a part load with an International removal company but probably not cost effective.

Yes. Unfortunately Brexit put paid to moving stuff about. Paid to have it shipped here and twice as  much to get it back. 

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 5:58pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 5:58pm

swcoulthurst wrote on Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:05pm:

I would normally agree, but it's a £3500 TV. £500 speakers. Specialist equipment. Unfortunately most people in Spain dont want to pay for the quality.

Wow, that's an expensive TV!  Yes, your son would take a big hit on the secondhand price in Spain. Definitely insure if you do ship.

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 6:36pm

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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 6:36pm

aitchc1401 wrote on Fri Jun 10, 2022 5:58pm:

Wow, that's an expensive TV!  Yes, your son would take a big hit on the secondhand price in Spain. Definitely insure if you do ship.

Aitch.

Yep it definitely is/was. That's the problem. 

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:23am

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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:23am

swcoulthurst wrote on Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:35pm:

Just looking for advice. We moved to Spain 3 years ago and brought some furniture with us. Our son also moved here, but has now gone back to the UK. 

Basically he has a 65 inch TV, TV cabinet and speakers here and would like them back in his new home. I am being quoted prices of around £700 to get them back, 7 miles from Manchester. That includes a £300 customs clearance charge, which is apparently a standard charge. ...

 

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Anyone got any alternative ideas. Sounds great, purchase goods in the UK, bring them here then pay duties to return them to where they was purchased from originally...All thanks to the 'B' word 🤬 !!

If your son was a legal resident in Spain then transferred his residency to the UK, he should be able to get a TOR no from Uk customs(see UK customs website) which would enable him to get the goods back without iva as he has transferred his primary residence. This can be applied for by the courier company. 

Regards 

Pauline 

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