Now that Boyds are shipping to the UK again here is an idle thought.
I sort of fancy ordering a stock from them.
If 2 or 3 or 4 of us got together - say Bisley centric area - placed an order for several stocks delivered to one address.
We would presumably save a bit of money by sharing the costs?
Boyd's stocks
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Re: Boyd's stocks
Brilliant suggestion, bit late, wish I'd thought of it.
I ordered one yesterday.
I ordered one yesterday.
Re: Boyd's stocks
I'd probably be up for that. I'm 'Bisley centric' (or possibly even closer to you).
I quick look at Boyds shows the shipping costs drop significantly - For 1 stock it's $86, but for 5 only $142 ($28 each). We'd only get hit for one Parcelfarce handling charge as well.
A recent post gave the following costs for a single Boyds stock:
Stock - $204 (£162)
Shipping - $91 (£72)
Import Duty - £5
VAT - £37
Handling Fee - £12
The VAT is payable on the shipping too, so that brings the cost per stock down too.
Triffid
I quick look at Boyds shows the shipping costs drop significantly - For 1 stock it's $86, but for 5 only $142 ($28 each). We'd only get hit for one Parcelfarce handling charge as well.
A recent post gave the following costs for a single Boyds stock:
Stock - $204 (£162)
Shipping - $91 (£72)
Import Duty - £5
VAT - £37
Handling Fee - £12
The VAT is payable on the shipping too, so that brings the cost per stock down too.
Triffid
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mag41uk
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Re: Boyd's stocks
Sounds like the start of a plan!
Lets tout it around a few "closer" shooting buddies and see if we can get a couple more on board.
Lets tout it around a few "closer" shooting buddies and see if we can get a couple more on board.
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Re: Boyd's stocks
Great idea! The above list of pricing is mine and although £300 total is still significantly cheaper than UK prices, it still stings a bit that it is more or less double the cost of the stock!
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Re: Boyd's stocks
Be aware:
For "gifts" £135-£630 a basic 2.5% Duty is levied. For gifts over £630 or purchases over £135 the duty will be at the appropriate tariff and on some items that can be a lot higher or others it may be zero.
You can check details through: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... -enquiries
For "gifts" £135-£630 a basic 2.5% Duty is levied. For gifts over £630 or purchases over £135 the duty will be at the appropriate tariff and on some items that can be a lot higher or others it may be zero.
You can check details through: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... -enquiries
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Re: Boyd's stocks
Why not find an RFD who will work with you and import a batch ?mag41uk wrote:Sounds like the start of a plan!
Lets tout it around a few "closer" shooting buddies and see if we can get a couple more on board.
I think right now RFD's need our support more than ever .
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Re: Boyd's stocks
As it happens its something that I am looking at!MistAgain wrote:Why not find an RFD who will work with you and import a batch ?mag41uk wrote:Sounds like the start of a plan!
Lets tout it around a few "closer" shooting buddies and see if we can get a couple more on board.
I think right now RFD's need our support more than ever .
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Re: Boyd's stocks
RFDs may need support, however, if a group of people know what they want and can order direct, why involve another party? An RFD will need to add his costs on - and suddenly the price increases.MistAgain wrote:Why not find an RFD who will work with you and import a batch ?mag41uk wrote:Sounds like the start of a plan!
Lets tout it around a few "closer" shooting buddies and see if we can get a couple more on board.
I think right now RFD's need our support more than ever .
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Re: Boyd's stocks
Sportsmans Gun Center import them.
They don't carry the particular version I'm after. Nearest one they have is £323.
Triffid
They don't carry the particular version I'm after. Nearest one they have is £323.
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