Accessories

[Kwikasfuki]

There's http://projektd.com/index.php?cPath=27_58

Asia based, but with a very good reputation. If you do go down this route, remember to add on shipping, import dut and then VAT on the total (inc shipping) and any handling fee.

[Lonewolf]

I ordered one of the Murphskits mounts for a sat nav, I just need a sat nav now.  ;D
I didnt get charged any extra for postage which I found strange, they just charged me a straight $84

[Kwikasfuki]

I ordered one of the Murphskits mounts for a sat nav, I just need a sat nav now.  ;D
I didnt get charged any extra for postage which I found strange, they just charged me a straight $84

You'll find it hasn't been shipped and you'll have to phone/email them to pay the postage.

[Lonewolf]

If you look at their web site on the front page down the left hand side there is a link for international shipping and it says 0 and then gives you a drop down menu with various figures on it, how the hell are you supposed to know how much to pay?

[Kwikasfuki]

This is the spot where international shipping charges will be added to the total, as necessary. Select the appropriate amount of additional shipping as previously directed by Murph.

That's where the email bit comes into play

[Lonewolf]

I got the email from them, $30 postage. Seems steep, but I'll pay it and hopefully the cost will be worth it.

[Kwikasfuki]

There's import duty and VAT to pay as well. And if it comes via Royal Mail a £15 handling charge

[Lonewolf]

All that on top of the thirty dollars?

[Kwikasfuki]

Yes. Import duty will be charged on the total cost of the product and shipping, and then VAT onto that total.

I think import duty is 5%, so $84 + $39 = $124 = £80

5% of 80 = £84 + VAT = £98.50

And if its royal mail add £15 handling charge (bunch of thieves IMO)

[Lonewolf]

Right well that's settled that! I'm not getting shafted with all that!

[Kwikasfuki]

That's the danger of ordering from abroad. I think its OK if the total value is less than £30 otherwise Her Majesty likes to shaft one and all

[Lonewolf]

Ah well, live & learn. There's another company you put a link up for which is based in the uk. I rang them a few days ago and they do have them in stock but they won't take orders over the phone, everything has tone ordered on line through their web site. I'm going to have to call them on Monday because I can't get the link for the bracket to work and add it to my basket.

[da_boom]

Lonewolf, any joy with this? I too would like the same mount

[Lonewolf]

NB, the link for the Tech Mount from Buy Bits doesnt work, they are aware of it and have created a new link if you want to do your techie stuff and change it.

I ordered one from them which I have just collected from my neighbour this morning cause they were looking after our house while we away on our hols. Its good to be back and be able to type on the laptap rather than the i-phone :D Their postage was £2.99, whereas Murphs postage costs were $30 plus whatever else you have to pay for imported goods.  :o

Anyway the mount is extremely well made, very lightweight and comes with all the bits and bobs to mount it, i.e. the longer bolts for the bars. Just waiting for the sat nav to arrive now.....

[Kwikasfuki]

Thanks for letting me know. Link updated to http://www.buybits.com/product/sku_7613.aspx

I've just realised there's a different mount that I bought ages ago that I'm not using. I'll list it on the for sale forum. Not as good as the techmount.