As another thread has pointed out DVDEmpire show the true value of goods on the front of the package as well as a description 'DVD software' or words to that effect. You can't make it any easier for a Customs Officer or a thief between the US and the UK wanting to increase their DVD collections.
As your order was for 6 disks it's safe to assume that the value exceeded the £18 limit and it could be held up at Mount Pleasant sorting office. My order was less than this so they just stamped the front and sent it on its way.
I have taken advantage of Empires recent sale and have ordered 4 disks. I was aware of the £18 limit so I split the order into 2 packages which brought each order within the limit. They should arrive within the next week all being well.
I have recently used DVDExplorer for the first time and they took about 10 days to arrive from posting. Although they have a Customs Declaration on the front they did not specify the true value of goods and the description they use is 'software'. The strange thing about the package is it had a French postmark on the front and it was not stamped by UK Customs. I haven't worked out whether it has come from the US or France.
Anyway I hope your order turns up.
Edited by - charlie on Feb 18 2001
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