Shipping Bose from the USA

wolf1392

In brief, I am trying to find a US business that sells Bose stuff and ships to the UK.

In particular I am looking to buy a couple of pair of Bose UFS 20B speaker stands. In the UK these are £129.99 a pair, whereas in the States the same items are less than $99.

Any ideas?

Little_John

get a cheap flight to new york and buy a pair from the bose shop in columbus circle mall. Thats what I did when I got my QC2's, I made a holiday and shopping trip out of it.

Bought loads and saved loads the exchange rate is miles better now and flights are pretty good value. its a great time to go now for christmas shopping too.

wolf1392

Thanks for that but ive just got back from NYC ladden down with stuff. Guess what I forgot?

Little_John

A perfect excuse to go back.

Unfortunately I think your limited to making freinds with an American and asking them to ship it over, or finding someone who is going over there and bring them back for you. Florida is a good option as the outlet just off the I4 near downtown Disney has a Bose shop. I almost bought a pair of QC3's they were so good but at £350 +tax and the fact I already have the 2's I just couldn't warrant the extra spending.

wolf1392

Thanks for the Florida advice, of course it would still be simpler to find a business that ships to the UK.

unrich

If you do buy them from the US don't forget the possibility of customs duty on both the item and the shipping charge, VAT and a "handling" fee from the carrier.

Link here .

It will probably add on another £70 for your £100 pair of speaker sets.
Also you won't get consumer protection.
You'll find it difficult to get replacements if they're duff.

wolf1392

Thanks for that advice and the very handy link