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jibstar
Deactivated User

132 Posts
9/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 8:32AM
Are you still ordering your DVD's one at a time because of customs or do you order more than one.

...and do you still use lasersedge.com or have you moved to something better?

Rumplestilt Skin
Deactivated User

931 Posts
7/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 9:09AM
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Low_End_Theory
New Member

London, UK
1 Posts
12/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 9:54AM
I ordered a few DVDs from Five Star a while back. Service was great, but got hit by customs for some extra loot as they put down the full amount on the declaration. Ordered one DVD from them the other day and didn't incur any extra charges this time. I'm down to hear about other spots online that offer reasonable prices for DVDs and shipping to the UK, but don't declare the full amount for customs.
Gabriel Nine
Senior Member

Firecracker
1273 Posts
8/01
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 12:07PM
I too was hit by an extra charge on a Five Star order, but on balance I'd do it again and bite the bullet if in a real hurry. Usually I order quite a few at a time from Laser's Edge without problems, same with Adult DVD Now - their shipping methods are good. If ordering from within Europe, there's no need to worry. As I say, I've only had a charge on a Five Star order, and that's because they state the full value on every order.

If you have patience, there's still none better than Laser's Edge as far as shipping and avoiding extra charges. It's their stock status thing that needs some work. But if you're worried, try ordering a couple at a time.

TempleG
Member

112 Posts
1/03
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 12:39PM
I've found the following to be reasonably good (OmniExpress especially):
www.vidshop.com
www.omniexpress.co.uk

And I'm having a go with http://www.adultdvdsite.co.uk

Am I being wise, here?

 
Gabriel Nine
Senior Member

Firecracker
1273 Posts
8/01
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 3:25PM
With Vidshop? I am not sure about that.
Besides, these sites charge high prices - you can safely order regular porn from the States or Europe and save some money too.
Clubber
Member

186 Posts
4/01
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 7:51PM
Isnt this just playing with fire ?.
Lasersedge don't seem to do anything major to avoid customs. Nor do they mark prices down.
Joey Starr
Senior Member

Still wanking after all these years.
8082 Posts
10/00
Posted - Jan 8 2003 : 4:05AM
Have been ordering from Lasersedge for more than three years without any customs trouble.

Like was said higher up in the thread, I'd keep orders to one or two DVDs maximum, with Lasersedge low $1.99 shipping, it's really not much of a surcharge to split orders in packages of one or two DVDs.

Gabriel Nine
Senior Member

Firecracker
1273 Posts
8/01
Posted - Jan 8 2003 : 5:53AM
Oh yes they do! (And you thought panto was over). Sorry, Clubber, but that's just wrong. My experience is much the same as Joey's, so like the man says, just order one or two at a time - the shipping cost is so low anyway.
timotei
Member

UK
271 Posts
4/02
Posted - Jan 8 2003 : 7:12AM
I've ordered from Laser's Edge several times, usually around 3 to 4 titles at a time. My last order also included Ass Collector which is 3 discs (2 DVDs and a CD) so the package wasn't slim! Never had a problem with customs seizures or excess fees. But then, I could just be lucky... I can't remember whether Laser's Edge mark the full value on the package or not.

I also order from EroDVD, Orgazmik and (used to) StatesideDVDUK. Never had any trouble with any of them.

Am about to try Adult Video Universe, so we'll see if my luck continues. They seem cheaper than Laser's Edge but have higher shipping charges.

lasersedge
Member

Carmel, IN, USA
75 Posts
2/00
Posted - Jan 8 2003 : 8:16AM
Guys,

Thought I would step in here to let you all know that we do mark packages to avoid customs charges. ALL PACKAGES, not just adult and not just upon request. Long ago (the Laserdisc days, if anyone can remember those) we found out the annoying problems customs charges cause and we addressed them then. We have come up with a solution that clears 99.9% of all AIR MAIL packages without customs charges and inspections anywhere in the world. Those of your who order from us have found this out. We do everything possible to get your package to you for what you are charged and avoid any unwanted Taxes or Customs charges.

DHL and UPS Express are different stories, customs charges and inspections are pretty much at random, but we still do our best to keep the tax man off your backs.

We figured customers would want packages marked lower so rather than hassle with forcing you to request it we took it upon ourselves to just do it across the board. Makes filling out our customs forms a lot easier as well.

My advice though is DON'T GET GREEDY when trying to sneek one by on the Customs inspectors. Try to keep the orders smaller, not always 1-2 discs; but if you routinely order 10 discs and they are marked low they will get suspicious. I would say that packages with 3-6 discs would have no problem with our declarations. As Gabriel Nine stated "If ordering fromEurope, there's no need to worry"; this is pretty true. We have had very little problems, other than the occasional sneeky customs/postman lifting a box. We have also had great success with Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and other Asian countries.

Thanks
Marc Daege

Clubber
Member

186 Posts
4/01
Posted - Jan 9 2003 : 8:35PM
Good to see people arent getting hit by customs, and thanks for taking the time to respond Marc@lasersedge but when I said Lasersedge 'don't mark prices down'I wasnt talking about the outer packaging, I meant the reciept included inside details the true price of the order.
This does produce a slight risk but it seems like it might be worth taking if others have got their orders through without tax.
Gabriel Nine
Senior Member

Firecracker
1273 Posts
8/01
Posted - Jan 10 2003 : 11:56AM
Sorry, Clubber, I misunderstood.
But on the point of the value on the receipt, I believe, (though I won't presume to answer for Marc & Laser's Edge)that Lasers Edge will also leave the receipt out for you too.
Another solution is to ask to have a larger order broken down into several smaller shipments. I often find it works out like this anyway, as they don't always have everything in stock immediately. $1.99 a time is no problem, I think.
Lightrider
Member

Germany
28 Posts
1/03
Posted - Jan 12 2003 : 5:48PM
I've ordered three times with the $ 1.99 shipping option and there are often problems.
One without problem, one package was held by costums until I personally went to their office and paid the costums fee, the third package was seized by them and landed at an public prosecutor and preliminary proceedings were initiated. To get the package I had to start a paper-warfare over three month and in worst case you would need a attorney at law to have a chance to get the package.
A good shipping method looks like different.

DHL is much more reliable and I think when ordering about 10 or more DVDs at one time it is also cheaper, because DHL guarantees the delivery and is able to clear the package at customs lawfully without trouble.

Hardz
Member

Hell on Earth
877 Posts
6/01
Posted - Jan 12 2003 : 10:13PM
What country do you live in lightrider ?

You don't sound as if you live in the UK because :

a) attorney at law is an American phrase. In England, attorneys at law are by statute called solicitors.

b}

In the UK packages are held at the postal sorting office until the fee is paid.

c)

It's very, very improbable that any dvd from the US warrants seizure because the US and UK have a very similar 'no no list'.
Canada on the other hand do sell dvds that may get seized but Lasersedge are a US company.

"I smell something fishy and it ain't that contents of Baldricks apple crumble" quote the Blackadder.

 
Lightrider
Member

Germany
28 Posts
1/03
Posted - Jan 13 2003 : 3:28PM
I'm a German. Sorry, the posting is only about UK costums problems, I didn't read carefully enough.



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