How does the duty and VAT work? Do I pay it before I get the goods?

Ive only purchased minor goods abroad and I have never paid duty...opps!! Only talking less then £30 but with P2 stuff its obviously a lot more.

Thanks,

What normally happens is Ups call you the day before it is delivered to take payment. If they cant get in touch with you they still try and deliver it but you have to pay the driver, either cash or credit card.

it's really painless, much better than Parcelforce (the USPS partner) who write to a couple of days after it arrives to inform you there are charges and they wont deliver it until you pay! Terrible system.

I get stuff from the states very often, it's really easy and worth doing if you like the idea of saving dosh!

DiGi35 update
 

Hi everyone,

Just checked emails, sorry I havent replied to anyone or posted for a while. Im currently filming in Australia with a couple of DiGi35's and wont be back for another 5-6 weeks. Will be back on as soon as Im back. Hope everyone had a great christmas and new year.

Thanks,