We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

I Won :) Duty to pay :(

funkyfreks
funkyfreks Posts: 691 Forumite
Stoptober Survivor
in I won! I won! I won!
I Won as I posted here...

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4915771

Today I get a missed notification from UPS to say I have to pay £85.03 Duty : Eek:: Eek:

I queried this with UPS they advised it is indeed an XBOX ONE!!! OMG I'm in shock this is huge...

However do I pay the Duty, can this console even be used in the UK ... So confused any advice welcome.
:starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod:
May good luck be your friend in whatever you do and may trouble be always a stranger to you.
:starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod:
«1

Comments

  • mjm3346
    mjm3346 Posts: 47,376 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    :TCongratulations:T


    Assuming it's the American version then the power adapter will need to be replaced.


    http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_support/xbox_one_support/f/4269/t/1625048.aspx


    According to this mag it is region free


    http://www.totalxbox.com/60541/xbox-one-games-arent-region-locked-microsoft-confirms-so-why-wait-till-2014/


    For around £100 you are getting a console that sells for £400 but if there are any problems with it I am not sure what service/guarantee you will have.
  • funkyfreks
    funkyfreks Posts: 691 Forumite
    Stoptober Survivor
    edited 17 March 2014 at 4:15PM
    mjm3346 wrote: »
    :TCongratulations:T


    Assuming it's the American version then the power adapter will need to be replaced.


    http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_support/xbox_one_support/f/4269/t/1625048.aspx


    According to this mag it is region free


    http://www.totalxbox.com/60541/xbox-one-games-arent-region-locked-microsoft-confirms-so-why-wait-till-2014/


    For around £100 you are getting a console that sells for £400 but if there are any problems with it I am not sure what service/guarantee you will have.

    Thanks Mjm, Much appreciated, I booked for redelivery Thursday and emailed the sender on the invoice to see if they will contact UPS to change the shipping terms, either way I will be happy to pay it but guess you don't get if you don't try... haven't told him indoors yet cause he's at work... he will be thrilled!
    :starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod:
    May good luck be your friend in whatever you do and may trouble be always a stranger to you.
    :starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod:
  • mjm3346
    mjm3346 Posts: 47,376 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 17 March 2014 at 4:15PM
    Heres a thread in the tech section about it

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4853259
  • fire**fly
    fire**fly Posts: 148,056 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    well done winning :T:T
    please be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly. k2u58ioz4c8e.png




  • funkyfreks
    funkyfreks Posts: 691 Forumite
    Stoptober Survivor
    UPDATE:
    Just received an email update from the prize supplier, she has contacted UPS and paid the duty for me!! :j:j

    Now just the power cable issue.... According to the Xbox forum though once I register the device with Microsoft I can request an order of a UK cable.... Things are looking up!!
    :starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod:
    May good luck be your friend in whatever you do and may trouble be always a stranger to you.
    :starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod::starmod:
  • melvis
    melvis Posts: 6,006 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    funkyfreks wrote: »
    UPDATE:
    Just received an email update from the prize supplier, she has contacted UPS and paid the duty for me!! :j:j

    Now just the power cable issue.... According to the Xbox forum though once I register the device with Microsoft I can request an order of a UK cable.... Things are looking up!!

    Great news :j:j

    Congrats on your win, I won $500 of clothes once and the prize provider paid my duty too so was going to suggest this to you xx
    Small business owner 🧵 Ex MSE comper 🏆 Student loan repayer 💴 Romanian dog rescuer 🐕 Hopefully a cost of living survivor 🤞🏻
  • independance
    independance Posts: 1,572 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Lovely, well done. :T:T:T
  • zoescrims
    zoescrims Posts: 2,865 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Well done and great outcome!
    2020 Jan: storage box,£150 pots & pans, £50 restaurant voucher,dining experience,19 tubes of Pringles Feb: £50 food giftcard,
  • adam21097
    adam21097 Posts: 596 Forumite
    Congratulations! Makes the win even sweeter! :)
    Wins: Month (Qty) <Total Value RRP>
    12/13 (7) <£195> 01/14 (8) <£243> 02/14 (8) <£215> 03/14 (5) <£70>
    Best Wins - £25 iTunes Voucher, Stanley Fat Max Drill :) Polar FT60 Sports Watch
    Thank you all for finding and posting the comps. :D
  • Jonesy33
    Jonesy33 Posts: 641 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Well done on your win! :T
    Thank you to all those who take the time and effort to post, wishing everyone lots of luck for the comps!

    2026 Wins:
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.1K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.8K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 603.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.2K Life & Family
  • 260.8K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture