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technotracer
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Hi all,
I have recently sourced a Barco Cine 7 LT with 300 hours on the tubes from Australia
. It comes with full manufacturers warranty. I am considering importing it to the UK but I dont know if it is going to be worth it after duty and VAT etc. I am not sure how much the projector is worth here in the UK.. maybe some kind well informed person can help?
Here is the cost outline:
Barco cine 7 LT 2,506 pounds
shipping via BAXglobal 269
insurance 159
subtotal 2,934
14% duty
411
subtotal 3,345
17.5 VAT 586
TOTAL COST 3,931 UK pounds
Is this a lot less than I could pick one up for in the UK? Considering it is used (but only 3 months old with only 300 hours - it was an ex demo) I am wondering if I didnt like it would I be stuck with it or could I sell it pretty fast for what I bought it for?
I called Customs and Excise today and they said if the projector is a CRT then I have to pay the 14% duty but if it is a DLP I would not have any duty to pay - that is so unfair. I want to get a nice CRT projector so I can finally say bye bye to my rainbow headachy low contrast DLP.
Cheers!
Robbie
I have recently sourced a Barco Cine 7 LT with 300 hours on the tubes from Australia
Barco cine 7 LT 2,506 pounds
shipping via BAXglobal 269
insurance 159
subtotal 2,934
14% duty
subtotal 3,345
17.5 VAT 586
TOTAL COST 3,931 UK pounds
Is this a lot less than I could pick one up for in the UK? Considering it is used (but only 3 months old with only 300 hours - it was an ex demo) I am wondering if I didnt like it would I be stuck with it or could I sell it pretty fast for what I bought it for?
I called Customs and Excise today and they said if the projector is a CRT then I have to pay the 14% duty but if it is a DLP I would not have any duty to pay - that is so unfair. I want to get a nice CRT projector so I can finally say bye bye to my rainbow headachy low contrast DLP.
Cheers!
Robbie