mattywarb Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi, I need to ship my fiancee's engagement ring from Sydney to London but finding it really difficult to find a courier that will insure it up to its full value (A$15,000). Can anyone suggest/recommend a courier? So far I've tried Auspost, Fedex, DHL and a couple of smaller ones (which I'm not that confident about...). Many thanks! Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I'm of no help at all, just wondering why it needs shipping and she isn't wearing it (yes I'm nosy lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 You should probably check how the import duty would work on that too. You could have a hefty bill at the other end. I know 'gifts' you used to be able to import £38 duty free. It should be a little more now, but still, it's worth WAY more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I can't recommend a courier, but as Blossom says it would be worth finding out whether you would have to pay duty/taxes. It might be worth contacting Customs in the UK before you send it to make sure, because I would imagine the bill for customs/duty and VAT on a $15000 ring would be significant! There is some information here that may help http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/sending.htm, I guess it depends entirely on the circumstances of you sending the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianaussie Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi, I need to ship my fiancee's engagement ring from Sydney to London but finding it really difficult to find a courier that will insure it up to its full value (A$15,000). Can anyone suggest/recommend a courier? So far I've tried Auspost, Fedex, DHL and a couple of smaller ones (which I'm not that confident about...). Many thanks! Matty I'm heading there in early July and would happily transport it for you Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi, I need to ship my fiancee's engagement ring from Sydney to London but finding it really difficult to find a courier that will insure it up to its full value (A$15,000). Can anyone suggest/recommend a courier? So far I've tried Auspost, Fedex, DHL and a couple of smaller ones (which I'm not that confident about...). Many thanks! Matty What a peculiar thing to want to do .... why wouldn't you carry it or she wear it. I am trying to imagine a scenario in which someone would want to do this but I am drawing a blank. Put us out of our misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 My scenario was that it had to be fixed, and then she needed to leave the country urgently while it was still at the jewellers. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Who did you use to bring it over? Surely they will insure for the return journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic1171 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 My first though was an insurance scam! Sorry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 My scenario was that it had to be fixed, and then she needed to leave the country urgently while it was still at the jewellers. Lol. I was imagining a long distance relationship and proposal over Skype! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not sure I'd trust it in the post these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flake Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 It would probably cost less for you to get on a plane and drop to her in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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