Originally Posted By: moses
Originally Posted By: Daryl Hallquist
the resultant cost was change from $2-300 per gun to $700 or more.

Is there any possible justification for that cost ?
What if the parcel contained plumbing fittings ?
Point being that it is only a parcel of whatever size & weight.
O.M


You do realize people are involved on both sides of the pond, packing, shipping, arranging both import and export permits and clearing customs?

These are not pipe fittings and therefore require extra working importing and exporting them. It costs money to be in business and every person involved in every step needs to make a profit. Extra and undo Government regulations? You bet. Do I like it? Not in the least. Are these the rules I am required to play by? Indeed they are. My brokerage fees and delivery from the airport alone usually run in excess of 700$ per shipment. That includes nothing on the other end, no shipping or profit just inland freight and customs clearance. The cost of importing a gun has increased dramatically since the 90's. That increased import cost is easily offset by the favorable exchange rate and low demand for doubles in the UK. No one has to like these regulations by they are the new normal as is the increased cost. Not that huge of a deal in my eyes. I'm still buying regularly.

Firearms imports, consignments


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