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How to pay 95 GBP - for a single jersey
1. first you have to live where I do (Croatia).
2. order one Gerrard jersey which was "on sale" - for 44 GBP + Shipping (15 GBP)
3. wait 22 days
4. receive an item with a hidden additional state tax - 34 GBP. I'm actually mad about this part, nothing to do with LFC.
Damn government and taxes.
How does the saying go? You can only guarantee 3 things in life. Death, taxes and FIFA Corruption.
At least you live in a beautiful country!
It will not be beautiful any more when I'm done with the government.Originally Posted by -J9-
I'm so freaking mad, this is just an icing on the cake, the last straw, bunch of money stealing, bottom-feeding, scum-sucking algae eaters!
Last edited by TomHighwaysM16; 24-2-11 at 09:17.
Do what you want with the government. (Seems to be an international trend at the moment).
Please don't touch the Adriatic coastline.
Which Town/City are you based?
I spent £50+ on a Suarez shirt, from an adidas store. They bodged the S and when I said I wasn't happy they said they'd refund me the letter, the cheeky sods! I managed to twist their arm to print me a whole new one. Even now I'm not happy with how far they've spaced the letters apart. Might chuck it in a charity shop and order another one online.
How do they even get the hidden £34 off you? Refuse to hand it over unless you pay?
I live in Rijeka on the coast. I spend my summer here where my mother is from.
Please don't touch the Adriatic coastline.
Which Town/City are you based?
I spent £50+ on a Suarez shirt, from an adidas store. They bodged the S and when I said I wasn't happy they said they'd refund me the letter, the cheeky sods! I managed to twist their arm to print me a whole new one. Even now I'm not happy with how far they've spaced the letters apart. Might chuck it in a charity shop and order another one online.
Adidas store you say? Very unprofessional to the point of store burning!
Yup, a postman came to my door saying I have to pay additional 220 local currency or I could kiss the jersey goodbye.
We had similar characters in the past, most famously Dick Turpin. not so famously, Adam and the ants!
Oh the irony, have just noticed your username.
Last edited by Batfink; 24-2-11 at 09:24. Reason: Are you a dandy highway man?
I'll rename myself to TomHighwayRobbery.
Ouch. Painful.
Is that the same when you get something off ebay?
Yes, you can't avoid customs. They are like Paul the octopus.
I sympathise - I sent a pair of specs back to my UK optician to have the lenses upgraded, they didn't even get into the country because customs wanted 200 quid duty. Ended up having them back and buying new ones instead. Boo
Should have got in contact with me. I own a courier company down in London. And ship these kind of things all the time. With no duties or taxes.
YNWA
I met a guy in Croatia who used to be play for one of the bigger teams over there, but is now basically a taxi driver in the summer and a footy coach the rest of the year.
He told me about a doctor from Liverpool who goes to Croatia every summer. The doctor brings him the new kit over and he drives the guy to and from the airport. I guess that's one way to do it!
Agreed on the beauty of Croatia - I went a couple of years ago and loved it!
You're my man (woman?)Should have got in contact with me. I own a courier company down in London. And ship these kind of things all the time. With no duties or taxes.
YNWA.
What's the name of the company?
Ouch that's gotta hurt.
Called Reflex Couriers. I'll put my info up on 'The Kop' if that's an easier way to get in contact?You're my man (woman?)
What's the name of the company?
YNWA
Yup. I'm carrying a "idiot of the month" award in my office.
Simpsonater, i'll add you on the kop and ping you next time I try something foolish like this.
Thx for help!
Brilliant. Customs and taxes can be an absolute joke! I deal with it daily.Yup. I'm carrying a "idiot of the month" award in my office.
Simpsonater, i'll add you on the kop and ping you next time I try something foolish like this.
Thx for help!
So anything I can do to help any fellow reds!
YNWA
I drove through/past there last year on a 50cc scooter on the way Athens from Manchester......good times.I live in Rijeka on the coast.
Beautiful part of the world. That coastline rocks.
Thanks mate. If any of you drove by the place we can always go out for a beer, just ping me via Kop several days before so I can get my ausweis (German for exit authorization) from my wife.I drove through/past there last year on a 50cc scooter on the way Athens from Manchester......good times.
Beautiful part of the world. That coastline rocks.
Might be doing an excursion down that way on my proper bike this year or next so will let you know if I do.Thanks mate. If any of you drove by the place we can always go out for a beer, just ping me via Kop several days before so I can get my ausweis (German for exit authorization) from my wife.
Got involved in a bikers party last time which was on the beach...got hammered with a bunch of Croatian bikers. Quality stuff
Ah yes, one of them is probably working with me. He is refusing to grow old.Might be doing an excursion down that way on my proper bike this year or next so will let you know if I do.
Got involved in a bikers party last time which was on the beach...got hammered with a bunch of Croatian bikers. Quality stuff
Next time, get it from a small sports shop somewhere so you can get them to post the invoice separately and put it down as a gift and so it doesn't look commercial. You can skip the taxes that way. I find this a very useful loop hole.
Trying to remember which one it was......Kluj? or something like that.Ah yes, one of them is probably working with me. He is refusing to grow old.
The head of the bikers club gave me one of their badges for my bike jacket.....I'll check it when i go home later.
Actually it may well have been Senj. Pictures are on facebook. I'll have a dig through them and find out.
Doesn't Croatia fall within the EU?
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