what is the deal with British buyers?

[The Less Blob]

All of a sudden I'm seeing a lot of interest in my somewhat expensive books from British buyers. Has the dollar hit a new all time low? Did they just recently remove customs charges on comics? Is it the 30th anniversary of Captain Britain and everyone is excited about comics again?

 

Seriously, I've sold like 1 or 2 comics to Brits in the last 4 years and now a bunch all in one week.

 

Hey listen, I'm thrilled. After dropping about $5K visiting the U.K. this summer (and $400 a night (AFTER a 50% discount!!!) staying at the Sheraton in London for the London portion of the trip) with the family I'm very happy to be getting some of that money back!

[awe4one]

All of a sudden I'm seeing a lot of interest in my somewhat expensive books from British buyers. Has the dollar hit a new all time low? Did they just recently remove customs charges on comics? Is it the 30th anniversary of Captain Britain and everyone is excited about comics again?

 

Seriously, I've sold like 1 or 2 comics to Brits in the last 4 years and now a bunch all in one week.

 

Hey listen, I'm thrilled. After dropping about $5K visiting the U.K. this summer (and $400 a night (AFTER a 50% discount!!!) staying at the Sheraton in London for the London portion of the trip) with the family I'm very happy to be getting some of that money back!

 

The weak dollar against European currencies is probably having an effect. I know I would be buying if the roles were reversed...

 

Jim

[The Less Blob]

yeah, but it's been that way for like a year or more, why am i doing so well now? weird.

[aardvark88]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

[gaute]

I actually factored in the low dollar when I purchased some books about a month ago.. some good money to be saved by buying at the right time.

[VintageComics]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

[goldust40]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

 

Comics do not attract any customs duty and are zero VAT rated in the U.K. as they are classified as books. You can put down the full value of whatever you're sending to the U.K., although you must specify that the package contains comics.

 

As for the sudden explosion in British spending on U.S. paper collectibles, it's 'cause Britain finally paid off the loan money last year that it has owed to the U.S. since 1946.

[VintageComics]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

 

Comics do not attract any customs duty and are zero VAT rated in the U.K. as they are classified as books. You can put down the full value of whatever you're sending to the U.K., although you must specify that the package contains comics.

 

As for the sudden explosion in British spending on U.S. paper collectibles, it's 'cause Britain finally paid off the loan money last year that it has owed to the U.S. since 1946.

 

Why do UK buyers always as for a reduced value on the packages then? They don't know?

R.

[goldust40]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

 

Comics do not attract any customs duty and are zero VAT rated in the U.K. as they are classified as books. You can put down the full value of whatever you're sending to the U.K., although you must specify that the package contains comics.

 

As for the sudden explosion in British spending on U.S. paper collectibles, it's 'cause Britain finally paid off the loan money last year that it has owed to the U.S. since 1946.

 

Why do UK buyers always as for a reduced value on the packages then? They don't know?

R.

 

I've never done that myself - I suspect that you're right however, they aren't aware of zero duty on comic books.

[VintageComics]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

 

Comics do not attract any customs duty and are zero VAT rated in the U.K. as they are classified as books. You can put down the full value of whatever you're sending to the U.K., although you must specify that the package contains comics.

 

As for the sudden explosion in British spending on U.S. paper collectibles, it's 'cause Britain finally paid off the loan money last year that it has owed to the U.S. since 1946.

 

Why do UK buyers always as for a reduced value on the packages then? They don't know?

R.

 

I've never done that myself - I suspect that you're right however, they aren't aware of zero duty on comic books.

 

Good to know.

[CKB]

I sell quite a bit of Golden Age to England, and no one has ever asked me to fudge the customs forms.

[tth2]

yeah, but it's been that way for like a year or more, why am i doing so well now? weird.

Maybe it's the wealth effect from the value of their houses going up and up and up and up. Isn't it 15 consecutive years of increases in value now, or something like that?

[goldust40]

yeah, but it's been that way for like a year or more, why am i doing so well now? weird.

Maybe it's the wealth effect from the value of their houses going up and up and up and up. Isn't it 15 consecutive years of increases in value now, or something like that?

 

They've been rising steadily since about 1996 - just when you think the market has topped out, they go up again. The British economy is basically index-linked with property values, and city bonuses that drive the top end of the market. Not to mention Russian oligarchs and foreign industry magnates buying the best places at top prices.

 

How that affects British comic collectors and their buying power is anyone's guess, though...

[comicdonna]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

 

Comics do not attract any customs duty and are zero VAT rated in the U.K. as they are classified as books. You can put down the full value of whatever you're sending to the U.K., although you must specify that the package contains comics.

 

As for the sudden explosion in British spending on U.S. paper collectibles, it's 'cause Britain finally paid off the loan money last year that it has owed to the U.S. since 1946.

You were charged interest, right.

[goldust40]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

 

Comics do not attract any customs duty and are zero VAT rated in the U.K. as they are classified as books. You can put down the full value of whatever you're sending to the U.K., although you must specify that the package contains comics.

 

As for the sudden explosion in British spending on U.S. paper collectibles, it's 'cause Britain finally paid off the loan money last year that it has owed to the U.S. since 1946.

You were charged interest, right.

 

Very high interest.

[comicdonna]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

 

Comics do not attract any customs duty and are zero VAT rated in the U.K. as they are classified as books. You can put down the full value of whatever you're sending to the U.K., although you must specify that the package contains comics.

 

As for the sudden explosion in British spending on U.S. paper collectibles, it's 'cause Britain finally paid off the loan money last year that it has owed to the U.S. since 1946.

You were charged interest, right.

 

Very high interest.

We do appreciate the business.

[goldust40]

No importation taxes on the FULL declared value of vintage paper collectibles.

 

 

Comics do not attract any customs duty and are zero VAT rated in the U.K. as they are classified as books. You can put down the full value of whatever you're sending to the U.K., although you must specify that the package contains comics.

 

As for the sudden explosion in British spending on U.S. paper collectibles, it's 'cause Britain finally paid off the loan money last year that it has owed to the U.S. since 1946.

You were charged interest, right.

 

Very high interest.

We do appreciate the business.

Ah well, you gave us four color comics and rock 'n' roll...it's a fair trade off....

[tth2]

yeah, but it's been that way for like a year or more, why am i doing so well now? weird.

Maybe it's the wealth effect from the value of their houses going up and up and up and up. Isn't it 15 consecutive years of increases in value now, or something like that?

 

They've been rising steadily since about 1996 - just when you think the market has topped out, they go up again. The British economy is basically index-linked with property values, and city bonuses that drive the top end of the market. Not to mention Russian oligarchs and foreign industry magnates buying the best places at top prices.

 

How that affects British comic collectors and their buying power is anyone's guess, though...

Potentially could have a huge effect. A London-ite could sell his incredibly expensive flat, go buy a much cheaper place in, say, Leeds, and plow all the excess money into comics!

[Flaming_Telepath]

yeah, but it's been that way for like a year or more, why am i doing so well now? weird.

Maybe it's the wealth effect from the value of their houses going up and up and up and up. Isn't it 15 consecutive years of increases in value now, or something like that?

 

They've been rising steadily since about 1996 - just when you think the market has topped out, they go up again. The British economy is basically index-linked with property values, and city bonuses that drive the top end of the market. Not to mention Russian oligarchs and foreign industry magnates buying the best places at top prices.

 

How that affects British comic collectors and their buying power is anyone's guess, though...

Potentially could have a huge effect. A London-ite could sell his incredibly expensive flat, go buy a much cheaper place in, say, Leeds, and plow all the excess money into comics!

 

If he was stupid enough to move to Leeds, he'd need something to cheer him up...

[50 Cent #II (1st)]

Didn't Ali G live in Leeds?

S. Cohen now lives here in L.A. and drives a black Mini, he was hysterical last night on the Golden Globes.