2009 Damascus Wave. **Top Price Paid**

viw9419 · **on:** May 10, 2010, 06:31:50 PM

Like this one

Please tell me where I can get one from.

I have lost my charge and am ever so slightly gutted by its loss.

cerbera147 · **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2010, 06:35:32 PM

That sounds like a fine replacement to a lost Charge

viw9419 · **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2010, 10:43:35 PM

I think so... If I can ever find one.

DaveK · **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2010, 02:22:48 AM

I've sent you a PM viw9419

sawman · **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2010, 03:39:25 AM

I really like damascus but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the TTI.

viw9419 · **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2010, 04:57:04 AM

Quote from: DaveK on May 11, 2010, 02:22:48 AM

I've sent you a PM viw9419

Cheers Dave,

They seem to have one in stock but I have seen one in the US for 2/3rds the price, so I will check it out in a bit to see if they ship to the UK

ari6126 · **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:55:26 AM

Cabela's has them on sale for $450.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp;jsessionid=24REIE1Q3RRC1LAQBBKSCOVMCAEFAIWE?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21404-cat21420-cat600427&id=0074271519222a&navCount=0&podId=0074271&parentId=cat600427&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=OG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&_requestid=150369

viw9419 · **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:09:30 PM

I am confused by Cabela's shipping/charging system.

Would anyone in the US be able to accept delivery and re-ship to me in the UK?
Would that save me money?

DaveK · **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:16:30 PM

Cabela's shipping to the UK is excellent, but expensive, and you WILL get hit for customs charges.

I've used them twice where the items were worth the cost, and had delivery in 3 days - both times.

viw9419 · **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:24:12 PM

The main issue is that it adds over £200 to the price of the Wave.

The charges/waves that I have bought from the states previously cost around £10 to ship.

I know that sounds a bit tight, but I could buy a Silver Charge Ltd edition for less than the shipping/customs charges that Cabella want

ari6126 · **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:33:15 PM

Quote from: viw9419 on May 11, 2010, 06:09:30 PM

I am confused by Cabela's shipping/charging system.

Would anyone in the US be able to accept delivery and re-ship to me in the UK?
Would that save me money?

PM sent.

DaveK · **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:34:47 PM

Quote from: viw9419 on May 11, 2010, 06:24:12 PM

The main issue is that it adds over £200 to the price of the Wave.

The charges/waves that I have bought from the states previously cost around £10 to ship.

I know that sounds a bit tight, but I could buy a Silver Charge Ltd edition for less than the shipping/customs charges that Cabella want

Eh? That doesn't sound right.

DaveK · **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:46:29 PM

OK - Just went through the checkout process myself - and selected the "enhanced international shipping" they are charging you Duty and VAT of $138, actual shipping is $64. I have no idea why they would deduct Duty and VAT at source, that's new, but they guarantee the total, so cost to your door would be $652, nothing ot pay at customs.

The "International Air" just looks like daylight robbery, costs about the same, and you'll probably get stung by customs on top. Might cost you $800 by the time you see it

The problem you are going to have with this, even if someone plays middle man for you, is that if HM Customs spot it, it won't just be subject to VAT and the 8 quid handling charge from the carrier, because of the value of it, there will be duty to pay too. $652 might not be a bad price, unless you think you can get it by HMRC. $:-\$

I think the value of it changes everything......

viw9419 · **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:57:09 PM

I am willing to pay what things cost no issues there, and I don't mind running the risk of getting things stopped at customs and subject to duty, vat other robbery by the government. I would rather them just ship the thing to me and let me worry about charges. But there seems to be no way of paying a reasonable shipping price with them to the UK

ari6126 · **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:59:27 PM

Quote from: DaveK on May 11, 2010, 06:46:29 PM

OK - Just went through the checkout process myself - and selected the "enhanced international shipping" they are charging you Duty and VAT of $138, actual shipping is $64. I have no idea why they would deduct Duty and VAT at source, that's new, but they guarantee the total, so cost to your door would be $652, nothing ot pay at customs.

The "International Air" just looks like daylight robbery, costs about the same, and you'll probably get stung by customs on top. Might cost you $800 by the time you see it

The problem you are going to have with this, even if someone plays middle man for you, is that if HM Customs spot it, it won't just be subject to VAT and the 8 quid handling charge from the carrier, because of the value of it, there will be duty to pay too. $652 might not be a bad price, unless you think you can get it by HMRC. $:-\$

I think the value of it changes everything......

I'm not trying to argue but , uf you go through the middle man, it could be between $130 cheaper to about $20 more. Tool: $450. Shipping to US address: $20. Shipping to UK including $450 worth of insurance: $51=$521. If customs finds it, it would be $138+$12 fee. Total, around $670.

cerbera147 · **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2010, 07:03:59 PM

Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

I know it's the second Amazon.de have come up trumps with Leatherman but could it be an option? I assume customs is no longer an issue or is it?

http://www.amazon.de/limitierte-Sonderedition-gefertigt-hochwertigem-Lederholster/dp/B002JK3N80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1273597216&sr=8-1

€402.87

More info here [in English]
http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=505554

DaveK · **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2010, 07:13:25 PM

Quote from: ari6126 on May 11, 2010, 06:59:27 PM

Quote from: DaveK on May 11, 2010, 06:46:29 PM
OK - Just went through the checkout process myself - and selected the "enhanced international shipping" they are charging you Duty and VAT of $138, actual shipping is $64. I have no idea why they would deduct Duty and VAT at source, that's new, but they guarantee the total, so cost to your door would be $652, nothing ot pay at customs.

The "International Air" just looks like daylight robbery, costs about the same, and you'll probably get stung by customs on top. Might cost you $800 by the time you see it

The problem you are going to have with this, even if someone plays middle man for you, is that if HM Customs spot it, it won't just be subject to VAT and the 8 quid handling charge from the carrier, because of the value of it, there will be duty to pay too. $652 might not be a bad price, unless you think you can get it by HMRC. $:-\$

I think the value of it changes everything......

I'm not trying to argue but , uf you go through the middle man, it could be between $130 cheaper to about $20 more. Tool: $450. Shipping to US address: $20. Shipping to UK including $450 worth of insurance: $51=$521. If customs finds it, it would be $138+$12 fee. Total, around $670.

Cabela's was quoting $652 with all Duty and VAT paid - guaranteed

That was with their "enhanced" service, no gambles, all above board etc.

The other option didn't include customs fees, just $200 for shipping

DaveK · **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2010, 07:14:24 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on May 11, 2010, 07:03:59 PM

Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

I know it's the second Amazon.de have come up trumps with Leatherman but could it be an option? I assume customs is no longer an issue or is it?

http://www.amazon.de/limitierte-Sonderedition-gefertigt-hochwertigem-Lederholster/dp/B002JK3N80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1273597216&sr=8-1

€402.87

More info here [in English]
http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=505554

That would deal with the customs problem as it's in the EU already

cerbera147 · **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2010, 07:22:40 PM

Not sure how possible it is but I would have thought it is doable.

Especially with something as niche as the Damascus Wave, surely Amazon would want 'rid' of any stock left over.

Failing that could you request via Amazon.co.uk?

ari6126 · **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2010, 07:27:04 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on May 11, 2010, 07:03:59 PM

Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

I know it's the second Amazon.de have come up trumps with Leatherman but could it be an option? I assume customs is no longer an issue or is it?

http://www.amazon.de/limitierte-Sonderedition-gefertigt-hochwertigem-Lederholster/dp/B002JK3N80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1273597216&sr=8-1

€402.87

More info here [in English]
http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=505554

That looks like the best way.

DaveK · **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2010, 07:54:04 PM

Well, I have some good news

I just successfully ordered that Genus from Amazon.de. Shipping was 6 euros or something, and it knew all about my amazon.co.uk account details. So it can be done!

It even knew about some stuff I had delivered to my Paris office (from amazon.co.uk) in 1999

But I'm OK with the big brother thing atm, 'cos I'm getting a Leatherman Genus delivered for less than 40 quid

cerbera147 · **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2010, 08:05:56 PM

Quote from: DaveK on May 11, 2010, 07:54:04 PM

Well, I have some good news

I just successfully ordered that Genus from Amazon.de. Shipping was 6 euros or something, and it knew all about my amazon.co.uk account details. So it can be done!

It even knew about some stuff I had delivered to my Paris office (from amazon.co.uk) in 1999

But I'm OK with the big brother thing atm, 'cos I'm getting a Leatherman Genus delivered for less than 40 quid

That's great news Dave

So did you just sign in as you would with Amazon.co.uk?

DaveK · **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2010, 08:08:43 PM

Sure did. It was hard with all the screens in German, but I got there eventually.

Maybe I should wait and see what gets delivered before I claim victory though

Two World Wars, one World Cup, and a Leatherman Genus