PS 3 Lost or stuck in Customs?

[rubberduck]

I had a PS 3 shipped by EMS express on Monday.

It left Japan smoothly and arrived in the UK quickly - however it has been stuck in customs for the last TWO days. And the tracking info hasn't changed.

My tracking information says "Awaiting presentation to customs commissioner".

Never had that one before when importing. So either customs are taking it to the highest level to charge me a fortune - or it has been lost (read: nicked by a customs official).

really worried - and pissed off with UK customs... anyone had this before?

Help appreciated.

[Bleeders]

Customs are stamping down on this it seems.

They've had loads under-valued, so they're taking a keen interest in PS3's and Wii's now.

[EvilBoris]

I think they will more pissed off you are defrauding them

[J0e Musashi]

Damnit, I've got another one in transit at the moment. Not sure if it's been marked down or not. What's the JPN retail price in $?

[rubberduck]

I think they will more pissed off you are defrauding them

bugger, what happens now then? am i going to have to pay a massive mark up or can they conferskate my PS 3?

really unhappy now

[Pavey]

I just did a quick customs search about importing goods intended for another country.

I probably wouldnt worry too much yet until you know they have stopped it,although having a bit of knowledge about your rights (via Google) can't hurt.

[Diggler]

Generally speaking, what's the best tactic for importing big machines like this? Be honest about the value? Mark it as "gift"? etc

[J0e Musashi]

Gift won't make any difference. If you mark it down and it goes missing, you can only claim for what it was marked as. It's something of a double-edged sword.

[Distant Cousin]

Damnit, I've got another one in transit at the moment. Not sure if it's been marked down or not. What's the JPN retail price in $?

$1,199.00 on YesAsia for the 60GB version, if that's where you bought it

[jammi]

ncsx marked mine at $200 and this what the invoice said aswell customs opened my box took about 2 days before it left customs

[J0e Musashi]

$1,199.00 on YesAsia for the 60GB version, if that's where you bought it

No, I mean in a Japanese store. What's the official RRP?

Yes-Asia would have been good for avoiding customs, but alas they won't ship to the UK. I paid ?520 all in for a 60GB and RR7 from a guy in Japan. I could live with an ?80 customs tax on that I guess.

[Chadruharazzeb]

Why would customs charge tax on importing something illegal? Would they do the same with cocaine?

[rubberduck]

Why would customs charge tax on importing something illegal? Would they do the same with cocaine?

how is importing a ps 3 the same as a class drug?

ncsx marked mine at $200 and this what the invoice said aswell customs opened my box took about 2 days before it left customs

My tracking update for EMS hasn't updated in two days (worrying) - and that it its been stuck infront of a customs admin, who will put their own value on it - is a horrible thought...

[Diggler]

As I have to send my PS3 back to the states, get it fixed, then shipped back to Europe, is there anyway I can avoid custom tax? I paid a big wad the first time it came through...now I own the system and am just sending it back for repairs.

Any ideas?

[J0e Musashi]

As I have to send my PS3 back to the states, get it fixed, then shipped back to Europe, is there anyway I can avoid custom tax? I paid a big wad the first time it came through...now I own the system and am just sending it back for repairs.

Any ideas?

You're gonna have to pay again matey.