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Del ReyII
Caldari
Shadow Research Inc |
Posted - 2008.08.29 10:21:00 - [ 151]
Just a note, that for some of us not in the US, we will be paying customs and VAT on those.
So add 17.5% for those in UK + fedex admin fee, and add 21% + fedex admin fee for those in the Ireland.
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Crumplecorn
Gallente
Eve Cluster Explorations
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Posted - 2008.08.29 10:24:00 - [ 152]
Edited by: Crumplecorn on 29/08/2008 10:24:42 Originally by: Del ReyII
Just a note, that for some of us not in the US, we will be paying customs and VAT on those.
So add 17.5% for those in UK + fedex admin fee, and add 21% + fedex admin fee for those in the Ireland.
Is there a limit (and do you know what it is) before customs and/or VAT are added to imports in Ireland? Nothing I've imported from America has had added charges, but I've never even broken $50 in one order. |
Dr Sheepbringer
Gallente
Halinallen veroparatiisi
Inglorious Carebears |
Posted - 2008.08.29 10:33:00 - [ 153]
In finland the customs limit is 48e i think (or quite close to it). |
Kagura Nikon
Minmatar
Emptiness. |
Posted - 2008.08.29 10:35:00 - [ 154]
Originally by: Crumplecorn
Edited by: Crumplecorn on 29/08/2008 10:24:42
Originally by: Del ReyII
Just a note, that for some of us not in the US, we will be paying customs and VAT on those.
So add 17.5% for those in UK + fedex admin fee, and add 21% + fedex admin fee for those in the Ireland.
Is there a limit (and do you know what it is) before customs and/or VAT are added to imports in Ireland? Nothing I've imported from America has had added charges, but I've never even broken $50 in one order.
be happy . Here I would have to pay about $50 for transportation then another 126% over the combined price of transportation + product in taxes. |
Del ReyII
Caldari
Shadow Research Inc |
Posted - 2008.08.29 10:38:00 - [ 155]
Originally by: Crumplecorn
Edited by: Crumplecorn on 29/08/2008 10:24:42
Originally by: Del ReyII
Just a note, that for some of us not in the US, we will be paying customs and VAT on those.
So add 17.5% for those in UK + fedex admin fee, and add 21% + fedex admin fee for those in the Ireland.
Is there a limit (and do you know what it is) before customs and/or VAT are added to imports in Ireland? Nothing I've imported from America has had added charges, but I've never even broken $50 in one order.
"Gifts from one private individual to another up to the value of €45 and commercial shipments up to €22 are usually exempt from VAT and Duty. " Having bought lots of gear from the US to Ireland, fedex doesn't miss a beat on collection, and usually you have to pay COD or Credit Card to fedex before they will deliver. USPS (United States Postal Service) Have a fantastic record of timely delivery and link to An Post perfectly every time. As a result of this though, customs may be overlooked from time to time :) DHL are the same as fedex requiring advance payment of duty before delivery. |
Crumplecorn
Gallente
Eve Cluster Explorations
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Posted - 2008.08.29 10:51:00 - [ 156]
Edited by: Crumplecorn on 29/08/2008 10:51:22 Originally by: Del ReyII
"Gifts from one private individual to another up to the value of €45 and commercial shipments up to €22 are usually exempt from VAT and Duty. "
Having bought lots of gear from the US to Ireland, fedex doesn't miss a beat on collection, and usually you have to pay COD or Credit Card to fedex before they will deliver.
USPS (United States Postal Service) Have a fantastic record of timely delivery and link to An Post perfectly every time. As a result of this though, customs may be overlooked from time to time :)
DHL are the same as fedex requiring advance payment of duty before delivery.
Ah, thanks for the info. All my more expensive stuff came via USPS, that's probably why I've avoided charges even though I've certainly had orders over €22 that didn't pretend to be gifts. Another reason not to buy these then. |
sxndy
Gallente
Spiritus Draconis
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Posted - 2008.08.29 10:57:00 - [ 157]
I heard they are forged by Dwalin's dwarfs and hand painted by horse whipped slaves.
I wanna a Mega!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Seeing EyeDog |
Posted - 2008.08.29 11:06:00 - [ 158]
Originally by: Eran Laude
It really, really, really sucks that it's going to be based in North America. Sure, might be better for the residents of the US, Canada and Mexico who have a lovely free trade agreement, but customs charges and delivery to the UK is just going to mount up and suck - hard.
Still going to get that Mega though.
youve got to be ****ting me right? Are you actually *****ing about a CCP item thats being based in NA? Get a taste of how it felts for us North Americans for the last 3 years..paying extraordinary amounts of cash to ship small items. Now you're *****ing because this is being based out of NA...lol If they are, indeed, based out of the North American market, I might actually buy them. |
Eran Laude
Gallente
Federal Defence Union
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Posted - 2008.08.29 11:12:00 - [ 159]
Originally by: Seeing EyeDog
Originally by: Eran Laude
It really, really, really sucks that it's going to be based in North America. Sure, might be better for the residents of the US, Canada and Mexico who have a lovely free trade agreement, but customs charges and delivery to the UK is just going to mount up and suck - hard.
Still going to get that Mega though.
youve got to be ****ting me right? Are you actually *****ing about a CCP item thats being based in NA? Get a taste of how it felts for us North Americans for the last 3 years..paying extraordinary amounts of cash to ship small items. Now you're *****ing because this is being based out of NA...lol If they are, indeed, based out of the North American market, I might actually buy them.
Between Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs deciding to wallop a huge big fat tax on US imports and having horrible, horrible experiences in buying stuff via FedEx due to admin charges worth more than the goods, yes I am *****ing about it being based in a country with which the UK has no free trade agreements . . .  |
Fink Angel
Caldari
The Merry Men |
Posted - 2008.08.29 13:32:00 - [ 160]
"Plastic" is a bit of an understatement TBH. They are quite heavy resin models. |
Reven Cordelle
Caldari
Total Mayhem.
Cry Havoc. |
Posted - 2008.08.29 13:54:00 - [ 161]
Originally by: Eran Laude
Originally by: Seeing EyeDog
Originally by: Eran Laude
Between Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs deciding to wallop a huge big fat tax on US imports and having horrible, horrible experiences in buying stuff via FedEx due to admin charges worth more than the goods, yes I am *****ing about it being based in a country with which the UK has no free trade agreements . . .
This is what makes me feel that after initially laying down £70 plus another potential £50 C&E Duty, plus FedEx admin fees?...
Even though we're in the UK with the current exchange rate, these will translate to about £150-£200 for one model over here. If not more.
IMO that'll probably lead to a bit of buyers remorse.
I mean for that money I can buy a model helicopter/plane that I can actually fly around...
Curious as to what the damage will actually be on these concerning Admin Charges and C&E Duty. |
Nitemare111
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation |
Posted - 2008.08.29 14:58:00 - [ 162]
Want Machariel and Maelstrom. Maybe some sacrifices will help......
*nearby goat looks nervous, starts sidling away*
*eyes goat*
*bleat, bleat, run*
*grabs knife and portable goat-sacrificing altar*
*grabs goat*
*BLARRGH! (goat speak for "OW GET THIS CRAZY MOTHERF-")*
*Accept my sacrifice, oh great and wise CCP!* |
Face Palmer
Republic Military School
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Posted - 2008.08.29 15:25:00 - [ 163]
Originally by: Nitemare111
Want Machariel and Maelstrom. Maybe some sacrifices will help......
*nearby goat looks nervous, starts sidling away*
*eyes goat*
*bleat, bleat, run*
*grabs knife and portable goat-sacrificing altar*
*grabs goat*
*BLARRGH! (goat speak for "OW GET THIS CRAZY MOTHERF-")*
*Accept my sacrifice, oh great and wise CCP!*
*Eyes freshly slain goat* *Thinks: "While it's still warm..."* *Approaches freshly slain goat* |
Astria Tiphareth
Caldari
24th Imperial Crusade
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Posted - 2008.08.29 17:02:00 - [ 164]
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Florio
Miniature Giant Space Hamsters
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Posted - 2008.08.29 17:24:00 - [ 165]
That is FRAKKIN' expensive.
Unless you convert it to isk, then it's a bargain at 2.24bn isk.
disclaimer: i have had a bottle of wine and my calculations may be completely incorrect. |
TerrorBaBy
Nearly Feared |
Posted - 2008.08.29 17:29:00 - [ 166]
Edited by: TerrorBaBy on 29/08/2008 17:33:25Fair enough, we knew these were not exactly going to be cheap and $125 is only about £60. $500 for a faction version though? I feel that CCP is taking the **** a bit really to be quite honest. Four times the price just for a different paint job?  Anyone play Battlefleet Gothic? |
Meiyang Lee
Gallente
Azteca Transportation Unlimited
Gunboat Diplomacy |
Posted - 2008.08.29 17:34:00 - [ 167]
Edited by: Meiyang Lee on 29/08/2008 17:34:22 Originally by: TerrorBaBy
$500 for a faction version though? I feel that CCP is taking the **** a bit really to be quite honest. more than three times the price just for a different paint job?
Actually that's $500 for all 4 faction versions, not a piece.  The price isn't to bad actually, after currency conversion (and adding a generous dollop of taxes) it's still quite reasonable at €105 (minus shipping, but plus 19% local VAT) I've paid considerably more for Forgeworld models less than half those things' size. And those were unpainted too. |
Mangala Solaris
Caldari
Red Federation
RvB - RED Federation |
Posted - 2008.08.29 17:35:00 - [ 168]
Probably best to ask these here than the whine thread about the model's cost.
Question from elsewhere that I havent seen addressed at all:
Any idea if this is a limited production run or a permanent fixture in the EVE Store?
Also will these be available at Fanfest assuming they are not a limited run?
Thanks. |
TerrorBaBy
Nearly Feared |
Posted - 2008.08.29 17:43:00 - [ 169]
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Giyther |
Posted - 2008.08.29 17:54:00 - [ 170]
I just hope that it is cast in a good polyurethane resin and not that horrible polystone resin that the chines seem to love.
If it is polystone then i can guarantee it will arrive broken not matter how well it is packaged. |
J Kunjeh
Gallente |
Posted - 2008.08.29 18:18:00 - [ 171]
Wow! I've been waiting for these. They look gorgeous. I hope they feel as good as they look, that's important to me in a model. They are a bit pricey, though they seem right in line for the quality and type of models they are.
I'm sure happy to hear they're shipping out of NA for a change. Is that the case for all Eve Store items? Particularly issues of EON? As it stands now, it costs me $4 an issue just to ship one.
Oh, and it looks like the new store is already up and running! http://store.eve-online.com/ |
J Kunjeh
Gallente |
Posted - 2008.08.29 18:19:00 - [ 172]
You've brought it to battle...
now bring it home.
The Caldari Raven has proven to be an excellent warship against most any class of opponent. Its look is typical Caldari, bearing the signature red band and near-featureless panels on its asymmetrical body. With a heavy arsenal of launchers and exceptional defensive ability, the Raven makes for a formidable ship to face in combat.
For fans and collectors alike
The EVE Online Battleship Models are constructed from a solid resin foundation and are mounted, ready for display, on a base emblazoned with the associated faction logo. The meticulous reproduction of EVE Online's ships is achieved through a combination of plastic detailing, cast metal components, and hand painted accents. The end result is a striking replica of the very ships soaring through space in New Eden.
About the Sculptors
Nick Sainton-Clark is a master of model making and special effects with over 20 years of experience to his name. Alan Brannan is a veteran model maker whose credits include work on Red Dwarf, Doctor Who, AVP, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and the next Harry Potter Film. Sainton Design in its collaboration with CCP/White Wolf is committed to creating high quality collectors models that capture the grace and detail of their digital originals.
Dimensions
Height: 19 cm
Length: 35 cm
Width: 26.5 cm
Weight: 1300 g |
J Kunjeh
Gallente |
Posted - 2008.08.29 18:23:00 - [ 173]
Edited by: J Kunjeh on 29/08/2008 18:25:18
Here are the dimensions of the Megathron in inches/ounces:
Height: 7.7 in.
Length: 10.8 in.
Width: 4.9 in.
Weight: 40.92 ounces
And it looks like there are only about 750 units of each one available right now (250 of the set). Limited! |
Crumplecorn
Gallente
Eve Cluster Explorations
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Posted - 2008.08.29 18:52:00 - [ 174]
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Patch86
Di-Tron Heavy Industries
Atlas Alliance |
Posted - 2008.08.29 19:13:00 - [ 175]
I soooooooooo want one. But I just can't - CAN'T - justify spending £200 on 4 ornaments  Still, it wouldn't be a collectible if it weren't rare. And I'm sure enough people will go for it to keep it afloat. |
Mangala Solaris
Caldari
Red Federation
RvB - RED Federation |
Posted - 2008.08.29 19:16:00 - [ 176]
Uhm, Switched the new look store to £ (You know real money ) however it seems to think that $124.99 is £680.92. Me thinks this is an error... |
Jaabaa
Minmatar
Dental Drilling Corporation
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Posted - 2008.08.29 19:29:00 - [ 177]
Edited by: Jaabaa on 29/08/2008 19:29:46OMG, time to **** my son's college fund  "The four Tech I Battleships will sell for 124.99 USD each, and the four Faction Battleships are sold as a set for 499.96 USD." As I read this, it's all of the four faction's battleships at the same price but maybe less charge on shipping (because there doesn't seem to be a bulk discount). EDIT: So I don't think that there are 8 models. |
Sydonis |
Posted - 2008.08.29 19:45:00 - [ 178]
Assuming a cost of 300 UKP, importing to the UK will attract VAT at 17.5%(around 52 quid), customs fees (toys are around 10% I think, might be higher or lower, so around 30 quid) so we're looking at, after 8 quid fees from Royal Mail, of around 90 quid in fees... although I'm not sure if they'll take the postage off before working them out or not - I included an approximate 30 quid in postage in the above.
I make that a rough cost of close on 400 quid in the UK for the 4.
Customs allow packages under 18 pounds through without fees (double that to 36 if it's marked "gift", although faking the customs label will land you both in trouble (Federal offence in US)).
I've bought from the US quite a bit and that rule causes all kinds of fun.
Buying from europe doesn't attract the same problems, if I recall (might have just been lucky though).
Hope that helps. |
Sydonis |
Posted - 2008.08.29 19:49:00 - [ 179]
Originally by: Seeing EyeDog
Originally by: Eran Laude
It really, really, really sucks that it's going to be based in North America. Sure, might be better for the residents of the US, Canada and Mexico who have a lovely free trade agreement, but customs charges and delivery to the UK is just going to mount up and suck - hard.
Still going to get that Mega though.
youve got to be ****ting me right? Are you actually *****ing about a CCP item thats being based in NA? Get a taste of how it felts for us North Americans for the last 3 years..paying extraordinary amounts of cash to ship small items. Now you're *****ing because this is being based out of NA...lol If they are, indeed, based out of the North American market, I might actually buy them.
Got some news for you btw - we had to pay pretty huge postage too - it's put me off buying from the store in the past too. Anyone remember how much the Quafe cost to post? If I recall, it cost more than the drink cost. |
Terianna Eri
Red Federation
RvB - RED Federation |
Posted - 2008.08.29 20:52:00 - [ 180]
Um... So... Since when is the Apocalypse Navy Issue, well... black? Also, how come the exposed superstructure bits are just flat black on the models (including the regular Apoc model) whereas ingame they are in fact quite distinctly colored and possessing lights? |
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