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J Robertson




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PostPosted: Wed 15 Apr, 2020 4:06 am    Post subject: Shipping a sword from the US to UK         Reply with quote

Hello, a relative of mine has a sword which he wants to send to me. Has anyone ever shipped a sword from US to UK ? Could they share info re any problems they might have experienced. Is it easy enough to do ?

Thanks in anticipation.

JR
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Martin Buckley




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PostPosted: Wed 15 Apr, 2020 7:53 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hello, yes I’ve done it lots of times. Custom charges can get a tad steep, and sometimes there’s an addition wait, but I’ve had no real issues. I would recommend that the person shipping to you is a little ‘creative’ on the customs declaration their end e.g. decorative ironwork instead of sword. I hope that helps.
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Leo Todeschini
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PostPosted: Wed 15 Apr, 2020 11:33 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Trouble if the blade is curved, otherwise fine and as Martin says, use any word bar "sword". it is legal to import, but easier

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Dan Howard




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PostPosted: Wed 15 Apr, 2020 4:20 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Declaration suggestions: "decorative ironwork", "theatre prop", "sporting equipment", "cultural implement".
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