Import duty

["james_hartshorn_uk" <james.hartshorn@xxxx>]

Just received a couple of second hand Delorean items today from the 
States and I had to pay nearly 50 quid to H.M Customs to claim it!!!

On the package there was a little green sticker with "Gift" marked on 
it, but sender also put a value next to it!

Customs picked up on this and on calling they explained that if an 
item is over £100 there is an ever increasing value that's slapped 
on!!!

Has any of you guys had this problem before, I guess you'd get away 
with not putting a value on the box or least only a small amount.

Also has anyone had their Dash and Dash pod recovered?
How hard is it to get the dash out?

Finally while I'm here I may have a spare Delorean green Dash clock 
for sale.


James (Vin 569)