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Penpal
Grand Master
Check out sales on the forum. Welcome from over here.
Peter.
Peter.
Welcome Kevin mate. Look at Beaufort Ink and Taylors Mirfield.
AllenN
Fellow
Welcome Kevin. I second what Keith has said, if you go to Phil at Beaufort Ink and Dan at Taylors Mirfield you will not go far wrong. There are others referred to on this forum as well including those who distribute PSI.
Have fun.
Have fun.
Hi Kevin - welcome to the forum
I run Beaufort Ink - if I can be of any help, or you'd like to know anything, just get in touch. (Thanks for the recommendations gents).
I run Beaufort Ink - if I can be of any help, or you'd like to know anything, just get in touch. (Thanks for the recommendations gents).
Cumbrian Craig
Fellow
Welcome from another newbie
Bucks
Fellow
Welcome to the forum Kevin
Welcome on board
Looks like you have s few ideas already sorted.
However. The word "quality" means so many thing to so few a people. Quality doesn't always follow high price means good quality either.
But in reality, it doesn't matter if you are importing from the states or another big uk supplier imports them the same costs apply to them. The only difference is that they get a discount which is greater than you can get and then they can offer a better price.
So being "stung" with import taxes and fees applies to everyone. Just buy in larger quantities to resolve that problem.
If you see a price that is $5 per kit, usually it will cost £5 per kit landed cost if you buy in big enough quantities.
However, there are allot of good UK suppliers that you have been directed too so the only need to go outside is when you want something different than they can offer.
Looks like you have s few ideas already sorted.
However. The word "quality" means so many thing to so few a people. Quality doesn't always follow high price means good quality either.
But in reality, it doesn't matter if you are importing from the states or another big uk supplier imports them the same costs apply to them. The only difference is that they get a discount which is greater than you can get and then they can offer a better price.
So being "stung" with import taxes and fees applies to everyone. Just buy in larger quantities to resolve that problem.
If you see a price that is $5 per kit, usually it will cost £5 per kit landed cost if you buy in big enough quantities.
However, there are allot of good UK suppliers that you have been directed too so the only need to go outside is when you want something different than they can offer.
Thanks, I am not at a stage of needing to buy lots so the extra cost of the import duty/vat is a factor. I have bought from some uk suppliers and have found they do not have the solid feel I am after. I guess it's trial and error to find suppliers you like. I agree price does not always equate to quality. Maybe I just need to find a supplier I like. I have ordered some more today so will wait and see. Trouble is I think I am now hooked. It a bit of a child in a sweet shop at the moment.
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Grand Master
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G'Day Kevin - welcome to the forum, from the warm centre of Aust. .
Pastor of Muppets
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Dont forget British Made Pen Kits.
I adore the Shakespeare kit
I adore the Shakespeare kit
Penpal
Grand Master
Kevin buying from or in the UK is very different from where I live for example I received a shipment from the USA yesterday that enabled me to halve the cost from the UK for the same kits. Our Customs are relaxed compared with yours, by law I can import up to 1000 AU value Duty Free.
Peter.
Peter.
Pastor of Muppets
Full Member
Australian customs relaxed??
last time I landed there I had hand luggage only and was asked if I'd brought any bee's or bee keeping equipment..... "err let me just look in my small holdall"