[WTS] SE'd Google Pixel XL 2 128GB Phones [US ONLY]

24-02-2018, 08:35 PM

Gr00vy Wrote: Its probably not even worth it because import charges at customs are so high, but you did nice job SE'ing google. congratz on that

That depends on your country. The thing to remember since you're only buying it for that much, that is all you have to declare.

$300 - Item
$50 - Shipping (varies)
$70 - 20% Customs VAT on item + shipping + insurance (if applicable)
Customs Duty = can be either duty-free or around 6.7% This can only be determined once at Customs.
Probably minor courier fees, these are more of an inconvenience than a concern.

Of course, if you wish to risk it you can under declare and/or declare as a gift. Considering the below, I personally wouldn't risk doing so since it's not like it can be returned anywhere, and it remains a good deal less than retail.

So for the UK, this could potentially cost as little as $420 to import which is around 300. For a 650-800 (welcome to the UK) device. Other countries will mildly differ by a % or two.

The main reason people think of Customs being unreasonable is usually due to people importing computer hardware, which is quite often in the thousands; thus harder to under declare and also a little bit moronic since the market isn't THAT different. People don't also always SE and sell for really cheap like a bae so customs is less of a burden.


Correct me if I'm wrong though.