Anyone been charged any by the Post Office when ordering from New Zealand?
Was thinking of buying a pair of their Polartec thermal socks, and a pair of the thermal knee length socks – anyone got any?

Used them a couple of times many years ago (good kit too). First time got away with it, 2nd got stung.

Shame, as it is good stuff, but the gamble on import duty means i’d rather buy from uk based distributors.

I’ve bought gear from them 2 or 3 times,only got stung on import duty once.
The.submerino base layer is an excellent piece of kit

I thought they now had an agreement with HRMC and did all the collecting and paying at source?

As jota says, Ground Effects certainly had an agreement but it may be worth a quick email to “Ernie” for the current situation.

Oh, and they make some great stuff…

All their current website blurb states that VAT + handling charge may be collected by Royal Mail in UK.

Prices exclude NZ Goods and Services Tax (15%).
You’ll possibly have to pay VAT and a handling fee to Royal Mail before they’ll release your parcel.
If so then you’ll receive a ‘Fee to Pay’ card with options for online payment and delivery, or collection from your local Delivery Office.

3 purchases; 3 fast (sub-week) deliveries without charge.
There was a recent “sign up & save $30” deal – made my Flash Gordon more reasonable.