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Old 04-08-2012, 03:24 AM   #62
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Originally Posted by HappyMartin View Post
When I purchase from Amazon they estimate the taxes for South Africa and collect the money up front. They then refund the difference after our local customs people have made the final assessment. Seems in this case they are trying quite hard to comply. Reason is local tax laws forced them into it. No big deal. If South Africa could do it and Amazon was prepared to work with it then there is no excuse for large first world economies.
And Amazon overcharges on international shipping. Which is why I usually go through a transshipment company, even if Amazon could delivery directly. That way I have more shipping options (slower but much cheaper) and I don't pay any taxes.
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