Yep, we were caught out as well. My poor Best Friend had to pay 32GBP, for the priveledge of collecting her Birthday pressie from the post office, due to customs charges, and that was ticking the box that said "Gift"
The goods were valued at about 35GBP, so it was a sickner.
Obviously I sent her the money,but its very annoying, and very costly.
I dont send any pressies now, I just buy online from a British store and get the goods delievered.Most will even gift wrap, which is nice.
Thorntons have been great , I have had some lovely boxes of gift wrapped choccies sent for birthday and Christmas pressies
Even if you dont get clobbered by customs charges in the UK, the Aussie post prices are crazy anyway now, so I just wont do it anymore.
Beware when sending gifts to the uk! Customs charge fees - robbing thieves
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Yep, we were caught out as well. My poor Best Friend had to pay 32GBP, for the priveledge of collecting her Birthday pressie from the post office, due to customs charges, and that was ticking the box that said "Gift"
The goods were valued at about 35GBP, so it was a sickner.
Obviously I sent her the money,but its very annoying, and very costly.
I dont send any pressies now, I just buy online from a British store and get the goods delievered.Most will even gift wrap, which is nice.
Thorntons have been great , I have had some lovely boxes of gift wrapped choccies sent for birthday and Christmas pressies
Even if you dont get clobbered by customs charges in the UK, the Aussie post prices are crazy anyway now, so I just wont do it anymore.