On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Cotty wrote: > The vast majority of computer and photographic gear that I buy makes > the trip across the pond to me. > > Always on the lookout for couriers. Must be able to swallow 3 or 4 lenses > stashed into condoms.....
I can almost sympathise with smugglers having just been gouged twice this week by HM Customs & Excise. It really seems unfair to be charged duty + vat on a secondhand lens for my own personal use. And what the hell is that 'agent fee' that ParcelFarce nick off you?? Gits! Let me know if you find any willing mules Cotty! :-) Chris