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hasadari
Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 63
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 3:44 am:   Edit Post

Is there much tax/customs duties when purchasing an Alembic bassin Europe for delivery to the U.S.?

Please let me know.

Thank you.

Bob Brown
hasadari@aol.com
keith_h
Intermediate Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 170
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 4:21 am:   Edit Post

There should not be any U.S. taxes or customs duties since the bass is an American made product returning to the U.S..

I do not know if there would be an European sales/VAT taxes or not.

Keith
mdrdvp
Intermediate Member
Username: mdrdvp

Post Number: 166
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 4:51 am:   Edit Post

I sold a bass a couple of months ago with the text: Returned US Goods. No taxes.

Manfred
dwmark
Junior
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 46
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 11:18 am:   Edit Post

I've been away so I missed this question. I bought an Alembic bass from the UK a couple of months ago and had the same question. My seller and I paid no taxes and the bass arrived with no question. I don't think we "got away" with one but have no idea why Manfred had an issue.

dw
keith_h
Intermediate Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 174
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 6:20 am:   Edit Post

I don't think Manfred had any problems. I believe he just put the text "Returned US Goods" on the outside of the package to ensure duties did not get charged when shipping it to the US.

Keith

(Message edited by keith_h on September 05, 2005)
mdrdvp
Intermediate Member
Username: mdrdvp

Post Number: 167
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 6:29 am:   Edit Post

That's correct Keith, I didn't have any problems at all, I wrote Returned US Goods on both the package as on the packing document. No tricks, completely legal.

Manfred
hasadari
Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 65
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 7:18 am:   Edit Post

Thanks for the advice. I am looking at an incredible Series 1 in Europe and hope to purchase when I get the build record and related data.

Bob Brown
hasadari@aol.com
mdrdvp
Intermediate Member
Username: mdrdvp

Post Number: 168
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 7:27 am:   Edit Post

Which incredible series 1 Bob?

Manfred
hasadari
Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 66
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 8:42 am:   Edit Post

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hasadari
Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 67
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 8:57 am:   Edit Post

I would really like to find an awesome MK Deluxe or Series 1 with a Balance K body and an Omega or Heart Omega cut.
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 2306
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 3:25 pm:   Edit Post

I would too, but I'm thinking it may be a while before used Balance K's start showing up!
mdrdvp
Intermediate Member
Username: mdrdvp

Post Number: 169
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 12:47 am:   Edit Post

Bob,

I know somebody who once said, "if you know somebody who wants my bass, let me know". Here's a link to his introduction.
http://alembic.com/club/messages/397/13185.html
I'm not sure if I still have his correct email address, but if you have any interest, I can do a search to him but it will take me some time.
Maybe he doesn't want to sell anymore but you'll never know.

Manfred
hasadari
Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 77
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 7:41 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks. THat one is beauty. I am also looking at two series 1's, but with the point, not Omegas.
mdrdvp
Intermediate Member
Username: mdrdvp

Post Number: 170
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 1:38 am:   Edit Post

Oh well, if you are interested, you can contact him yourself, I think he's still using that email address, if not, I will try to find him.

I love these older S-I point basses.
BTW, there is still a used Series I five string at Edwin van Huiks store here in the netherlands. It under http://www.connectionbult.com/ new used Alembic Series I 5 string vermillion and the price has been lowered.

Series I

Manfred
hasadari
Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 78
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 4:53 am:   Edit Post

Thanks for the lead, Manfred. Another awesome bass. It showed as listed for 3100 Euros, which is, unfortunately a little above my range for the moment.

Bob Brown
hasadari@aol.com

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