sc Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 I was looking on the web to find the street price for an Etrex yellow... but I could find nothing under 120 pounds, which can't be right. I'm trying to figure out whether it is worth mailing one to my sister in the UK, given the postage, hassle, etc. Could someone please give me an idea of the UK price if one shops around? Quote Link to comment
+Kouros Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 We don't it "Rip-off Britain" for nothing, you know... ------ O God, I could be bounded in a nutshell, and count myself a king of infinite space, were it not that I have bad dreams. Hamlet, II.2 252-253 Quote Link to comment
+kennamatic Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 quote:I could find nothing under 120 pounds, which can't be right. Oh yes it is, pretty much. There's very little available under that. I got mine on Tottenham Court Road in Central London, can't remember which of the shops, and it was £109.00. I've not seen it cheaper anywhere else since. It's almost definitely better to send one across even with the hassle. Finding your caches - Losing my marbles. Quote Link to comment
sc Posted May 17, 2002 Author Share Posted May 17, 2002 Thanks for the info... Now I remember why I moved to California Quote Link to comment
sc Posted May 17, 2002 Author Share Posted May 17, 2002 Thanks for the info... Now I remember why I moved to California Quote Link to comment
+Slytherin Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 Amazon.com have the yellow etrex at $99 inc shipping, but even better the Ledgend is only $199 which is a heck of a deal. Alex. Quote Link to comment
sc Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 Yes, I can get one for about $80+tax here. Looks like it is worth buying one locally and shipping it to my sister. Thanks, all, for your comments. Quote Link to comment
Ben Pid Posted May 19, 2002 Share Posted May 19, 2002 I paid a blinking 139.99 smacker for mine! Ya could say I cheaped out! Gutted I was absolutly Gutted! Pid xx Watch out its a Golfcourse... (Team Dan + Pid) Quote Link to comment
sc Posted May 19, 2002 Author Share Posted May 19, 2002 I know what to fill my suitcase with next time I come to the UK... Quote Link to comment
sc Posted May 19, 2002 Author Share Posted May 19, 2002 I know what to fill my suitcase with next time I come to the UK... Quote Link to comment
+Subarite Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 The cost from Millets (The outdoor store) is £159.99. This is the price your normal punter will pay. Andy. Quote Link to comment
+Subarite Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 The cost from Millets (The outdoor store) is £159.99. This is the price your normal punter will pay. Andy. Quote Link to comment
+BountyHunter1 Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Hi all just to add to this topic i just bought a etrex yellow from ebay for £92 +p&p (£97 total). How much would the p & p when bought from amazon.com and i believe you have to pay import duty as well how much is this surely when you add all this together it wouldnt be any cheaper than buying it from the uk Quote Link to comment
+BountyHunter1 Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Hi its me again by the way the etrex yellow i bought was new still in the box never been used Quote Link to comment
+jeremyp Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 quote:Originally posted by sc:Yes, I can get one for about $80+tax here. Looks like it is worth buying one locally and shipping it to my sister. Thanks, all, for your comments. Technically, you have to pay UK VAT on it when it comes into the country. Well, actually, you don't - the person you're shipping it to does. That's 17.5% It might be better to find a mail order supplier in the UK to get it delivered. ------- jeremyp The second ten million caches were the worst too. http://www.jeremyp.net/geocaching Quote Link to comment
+Tim & June Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 I heard somewhere that if the items shipped are "Warrany replacements" or "Gifts" there is no tax to pay. Might be worth checkin this out first though. Tim & June (Winchester) See June, I told you that sign which said 'Unsuitable for Motor Vehicles' was wrong ! Quote Link to comment
Seifer Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 I cheated on my yellow eTrex: I bought it from amazon .com & got it shipped to someone in US. Then, someone else I know in England who was out there, collected it, and brought it in as part of their luggage. So it ended up tax & vat free Paul Blitz (using Michael's login!) Michael aka 1/2 of Team Blitz Wqablz-xqxw tdqml kwfwm twjowcl di klelqklqok ejw hepw gt dm lbw ktdl! 3.5 69 736.5 4106 15637.5 Quote Link to comment
Ben Pid Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Paul....Was the friend Santa Claus?? hehe.. Oh dear that was lame. Pid Ben Piddington http://www.buckscaching.co.uk Quote Link to comment
+Huga Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Have seen yellow eTrexes in 'Field and Trek' and Millets for £160 in both places. Maplin have them for £129.99. Oh, and Field and Trek have a big poster in their window advertising the 'Garmin Etrek'. Say goodnight to the folks, Gracie. -- **Mother is the name of God on the lips of all children** Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Just to add another price to the growing list... Global Positioning Systems are adertising them for £114.49 inc. VAT. To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. Quote Link to comment
+Icenians Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Huga:Have seen yellow eTrexes in 'Field and Trek' and Millets for £160 in both places. Maplin have them for £129.99. Field a trek will match the price of other shops if you can proove it. I found that useful when Dixons ran out. Statistics show that those with the most birthdays live longest. Quote Link to comment
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