[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by timbo

Dudly's quite a way-away from Stratford. Might work if you get it sent to your hotel, or a contact at work, but then you cannot get the VAT deduction, as for this you have to buy it in person.

Thanks for the additional info', Timbo. I figured he'll use a car though, as he's mentioned Cosford.

[Raven]

I was thinking along the lines of a GA P-51 Princess Elizabeth or a Spirt of Kent Spit. A Lancaster is a little too steep (and bulky) for what I was thinking...

So if I purchase something on-line from the USA but have it shipped to a UK address, I pay VAT and UK shipping?

I'm a little wary of driving on the wrong side of the road...That's all I need is a fender bender overseas!

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by Raven

I was thinking along the lines of a GA P-51 Princess Elizabeth or a Spirt of Kent Spit. A Lancaster is a little too steep (and bulky) for what I was thinking...

So if I purchase something on-line from the USA but have it shipped to a UK address, I pay VAT and UK shipping?

I'm a little wary of driving on the wrong side of the road...That's all I need is a fender bender overseas!

It's good fun mate you'll enjoy driving on the 'right' side of the road !!!!!!!!!!

Buy that POTR model & you'll join an 'Exclusive' club (others will be jealous ! = me included, as I've yet to get mine !)

I've been told at the local (English) Post-Office that something small like those GA planes won't cost much.

Apparently, Carol (the 'Postmistress') said...."it's only once it goes above 2 kg that it becomes expensive to ship across the Atlantic"

Almost every stockist sells GA stuff.......... NOT SO the POTR model, (which is why it's so sought after).

Does a pic' of the real-deal tease ya ?

........

[timbo]

Originally Posted by Raven

I was thinking along the lines of a GA P-51 Princess Elizabeth or a Spirt of Kent Spit. A Lancaster is a little too steep (and bulky) for what I was thinking...

So if I purchase something on-line from the USA but have it shipped to a UK address, I pay VAT and UK shipping?

I'm a little wary of driving on the wrong side of the road...That's all I need is a fender bender overseas!

Yes if mailed to a UK address you will pay VAT. To get the VAT exemption you have to pick it up in person, and get a signed and stamped VAT claim back form form the dealer. This is what you get endorsed by customs at heathrow when you leave.

Driving's not that bad. The only problems I have when switching is if I'm the only car on the road. Have found myself driving down the wrong side on several occasions due to the lack of visual cues!!!