Sending equipment via courier to Vietnam from UK.

Last activity 10 February 2014 by NinaVamp

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DJWizdomNew member10 February 2014 11:39:23

Hello globetrotters, expats, and tourist-types...

I have an enquiry about sending stuff to Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh to be more precise. Basically I am a DJ back home in Blighty and I'd love to get 2 turntables and a DJ mixer sent over via courier. It is not a problem arranging a courier but I am worried about taxes etc I may have to pay on arrival of the stuff to the country.. Does anyone have any experience with this kind of thing? Not specifically electrical equipment but just stuff they've had sent over?

I am planning to stay in HCMC for a year or more as a teacher and I don't really want to give up a passion of mine that I've had for many years. This whole problem could be irradicated by being able to buy equipment when over there however from the extensive research I have done this appears to be extremely rare and/or difficult to obtain.

I've checked on the Vietnam customs website to no avail.

Any information would be a great help.

Peace!

DJWizdomNew member10 February 2014 11:47:03

Oh well I've just done a quick search and found out quite a lot! Damn my laziness. Ah well, I'll keep it up here just in case!

Cheers,

VungTauDonSerial expat10 February 2014 13:36:01

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Why don't you just pack the gear up and travel with it? You will have to pay for the extra luggage but you will have your equipment and will not have to pay for shipping.

DJWizdomNew member10 February 2014 14:44:09

That would be a sensible option Vung however I fly into Bangkok and I'm travelling for a few weeks around Thailand and Cambodia before reaching HCMC so it wouldn't really be feasible . I wish things were easy in life haha.

CanThoCurmudgeonGuest10 February 2014 14:46:58

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It's gonna cost you.

DJWizdomNew member10 February 2014 14:54:23

I realise that there will be cost involved I just want to gauge whether it will be worth sending it over. I'd just be so sad to leave something I love so much behind but at the same time I don't have much money. Just an indication of cost would be helpful. Thanks.

CanThoCurmudgeonGuest10 February 2014 15:01:37

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I have a mandolin on the way. I hope there's no receipt in the box.

Anything electronic I'd carry myself or have someone else carry. The chance of theft is just too high.

DJWizdomNew member10 February 2014 16:10:13

Theft via a courier? That is worrying. Thanks again.

CanThoCurmudgeonGuest10 February 2014 16:43:07

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DJWizdom wrote:
Theft via a courier? That is worrying. Thanks again.

I don't know anything about couriers. In general, books get through, music usually gets through, electronic parts, even cheapo things like earbuds, often fail to arrive, but I'm talking about the post. Customs opens everything.

NinaVampActive member10 February 2014 16:44:10

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CanThoCurmudgeon wrote:
DJWizdom wrote:
Theft via a courier? That is worrying. Thanks again.

I don't know anything about couriers. In general, books get through, music usually gets through, electronic parts, even cheapo things like earbuds, often fail to arrive, but I'm talking about the post. Customs opens everything.

Hijacking post but what about clothes/fashion accessories?

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