melthebell Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Im really starting to hate this, i came home today to yet another customs charge for nearly £18, thing is i dont think ive knowingly bought anything from another country. I do have a few things to come, but thought they were all UK based The 2 items i think it could be a vic20 game off ebay from funnily enough somebody in sheffield (cost £4.99 and £1.99 postage) or Orbitals latest album on signed vinyl off pledgemusic, now i dont know where this is coming from i wouldve assumed britain, as theyre a british band but this ones the most likely culprit Cost £22 if i remember right PLUS postage, so with that charge it will have cost more than £40 It says after 21 days it goes back to sender, would this be worth trying, and contact the sender to send again? would it miss a charge the second time? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Im really starting to hate this, i came home today to yet another customs charge for nearly £18, thing is i dont think ive knowingly bought anything from another country. I do have a few things to come, but thought they were all UK based The 2 items i think it could be a vic20 game off ebay from funnily enough somebody in sheffield (cost £4.99 and £1.99 postage) or Orbitals latest album on signed vinyl off pledgemusic, now i dont know where this is coming from i wouldve assumed britain, as theyre a british band but this ones the most likely culprit Cost £22 if i remember right PLUS postage, so with that charge it will have cost more than £40 It says after 21 days it goes back to sender, would this be worth trying, and contact the sender to send again? would it miss a charge the second time? LOL Who is the charge from, a courier company? If it ask them for POD, date, time, senders name, the works. It might clear it up on what is if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Im really starting to hate this, i came home today to yet another customs charge for nearly £18, thing is i dont think ive knowingly bought anything from another country. I do have a few things to come, but thought they were all UK based The 2 items i think it could be a vic20 game off ebay from funnily enough somebody in sheffield (cost £4.99 and £1.99 postage) or Orbitals latest album on signed vinyl off pledgemusic, now i dont know where this is coming from i wouldve assumed britain, as theyre a british band but this ones the most likely culprit Cost £22 if i remember right PLUS postage, so with that charge it will have cost more than £40 It says after 21 days it goes back to sender, would this be worth trying, and contact the sender to send again? would it miss a charge the second time? LOL Being nosey I had a look at Pledge Music, the FAQ had a certain US vibe, terms such as 'shipping' rather that postage. That's all I could see to indicate where they are based. Like you at first glance I would have assumed UK based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Being nosey I had a look at Pledge Music, the FAQ had a certain US vibe, terms such as 'shipping' rather that postage. That's all I could see to indicate where they are based. Like you at first glance I would have assumed UK based. Reading their privacy policy their compliance representatives can be called on (914) 222-5719 which looks like an American phone number.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontarian1981 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Reading their privacy policy their compliance representatives can be called on (914) 222-5719 which looks like an American phone number.. 914 is a New York area code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I buy a few things off ebay, and it always surprises me that the postage and packing from say, Stockton to Sheffield is £2 -£3, but from China it's usually free. How come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve68 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I buy a few things off ebay, and it always surprises me that the postage and packing from say, Stockton to Sheffield is £2 -£3, but from China it's usually free. How come? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5641459/UK-retailers-furious-Chinese-firms-use-loophole-let-ship-cheap-goods-UK.html Subsidised postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Being nosey I had a look at Pledge Music, the FAQ had a certain US vibe, terms such as 'shipping' rather that postage. That's all I could see to indicate where they are based. Like you at first glance I would have assumed UK based. PledgeMusic is a UK company: *Contacting PledgeMusic: If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us. You may also reach us by mail at “Pledge Music, 22 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9AD When placing an order, it clearly asks destination and quotes delivery charges after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 PledgeMusic is a UK company: *Contacting PledgeMusic: If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us. You may also reach us by mail at “Pledge Music, 22 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9AD When placing an order, it clearly asks destination and quotes delivery charges after that. They also have an address in New York PledgeMusic 265 Canal Street Suite 602 New York, NY 10013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Pledge I believe started as us but is now multinational, bands go through it however not sent out by it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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