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I really want a new sworks enduro but they are not being sold here in the uk
Apart from going on holiday and bringing it back which is out of my reach
Any thoughts Or know any shops in the states that will ship specialized to the uk
Looks interesting. I had forgoten all about the vat Opps
Best to confirm the process should you need to claim under warranty.
I bought a Cannondale in Canada that developed a fault. Whilst they were happy to resolve under warranty, because it was bought in N America, I had pay for shipping both ways (my frame there, the new one back). Cost the best part of £600 on an economy service.
Add in the cost of shipping including a fair amount of insurance. Don't think shop will just send a box with "value $5" to get around any import issues either.
Yep, it was £285 each way for shipping alone. Because mine was a warranty replacement there was no insurance value on the way out (damaged goods) and no duty on the way back - I'd guess import duty will be hefty amount.
They're available in mainland Europe too. You can get them here in Sweden, but with Scandinavian prices to match. Might be worth searching for German/Italian/French stores.
My main reason for looking to the USA was the exchange rate is in my favour
I've got a few months at least till there will be any available regardless of country
orangeboy - Member
My main reason for looking to the USA was the exchange rate is in my favour
By the time you pay the postage, insurance and tax it won't cheap anymore (It could cost more than £500!). I don't think many places would ship them to the UK either due to distributor rights.
Germany would be the best place to look. It would cost £30-50 to post, no import tax either. If they won't post, cheap flight and put it in your suitcase. It depends on how bad you want one I suppose.
Exchange rate is only part of it. Total cost after you add duty, VAT and transatlantic shipping from the US (assuming you're going to pay all that) favours a European store. A little rough back-of-the-envelope calculation suggests you'd save about £400-500 buying from Germany compared to the US.
its a bit of a nightmare actually, especially with Specialized as no dealers will ship out of country for fear of specialized's policies. Shipping is bloody expensive too so even if you can get one you have to get it back to the UK. I travel to the US fairly often so pick up in person and bring back in person, throw in a bit of US based riding as well and its a used bike. Or you can save yourself a lot of hassle and go buy one in Germany, there and back in a day and its a cheap trip too.
I take it's a complete bike you're after too? The tax on a complete bike is more than what it is for a frame/bike parts.
Thanks all. I knew this was the place to ask
Oh and I want one very badly
I wanted one but nobody will post from us or Europe due to Specialized policy. Bought a full bike in the Bikescene sale for a great price. Im on my second week in the Alps with it and it was worth every penny