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Title: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: Rob1 on July 23, 2014, 10:17:52 pm
Hi as per title when purchased an item did any one be confronted with custom charges upon arrival?
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: JoeDarKa on July 23, 2014, 10:30:30 pm
Nope. No charges at all. Some things listed as "toys" on the parcel though  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: Rob1 on July 23, 2014, 10:38:03 pm
Cheers Joe, what did you buy. I,m looking at buying a cherry red hazard light switch
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: TForrest94 on July 23, 2014, 11:06:53 pm
Bought a few things from china not switches though and never had a problem with charges
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: MC71 on July 23, 2014, 11:21:22 pm
Depends what you buy and the price, for a switch you'll be fine.
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: JoeDarKa on July 24, 2014, 06:50:10 am
Cheers Joe, what did you buy. I,m looking at buying a cherry red hazard light switch

I bought the cherry red hazard switch and the chrome tipped switches
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: Rob1 on July 24, 2014, 08:37:09 am
Cheers Joe, what did you buy. I,m looking at buying a cherry red hazard light switch

I bought the cherry red hazard switch and the chrome tipped switches
nice one
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: TForrest94 on July 24, 2014, 12:12:25 pm
You got a link for the hazard switch mate?
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: MC71 on July 24, 2014, 01:42:51 pm
^^^^ they're on eBay, only a few quid.
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: lukemk5gti on July 24, 2014, 01:48:13 pm
I bought this one.

Works perfectly, never had import duties. I've purchased countless items from china through eBay and have never been charged import.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/160950900333?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: J400uk on July 24, 2014, 06:12:40 pm
Same here I've bought the chrome trimmed switches and GTI seat inserts. No import duty to pay and surprisingly quick delivery.
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: jon-easy on July 24, 2014, 06:40:16 pm
For what it's worth I usually use AliExpress - normally cheaper than eBay because you're buying direct from the factory.
Comes with the usual guarantees and I've never been charged import either.
http://www.aliexpress.com/
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: TForrest94 on July 25, 2014, 12:17:55 am
For what it's worth I usually use AliExpress - normally cheaper than eBay because you're buying direct from the factory.
Comes with the usual guarantees and I've never been charged import either.
http://www.aliexpress.com/

Hes got a point, got had a look on there and all items listed as 'oem' and pictures of vw stamps and codes for £50 posted and that includes:
2 door chrome drivers window switch
Passenger chrome window switch
Drivers central locking
Cherry red hazard
Chrome headlight auto with fogs
Chrome fuel switch
Chrome wing mirror control

Think im gonna give these a go, get everything I need for about half the price bold sport and ebay want
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: Andy on July 25, 2014, 12:51:45 am
i bought the cherry red hazard switch and it works
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2F20131021_180806_zps5dc6958c.jpg&hash=8f10d9d181deeef5b5f1aaf1b6dc16f6499a91c8)
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: Bennz on July 26, 2014, 12:38:25 am
Good thing with aliexpress is they won't release the money to the seller until you have received the item and fully happy with it. Though watch out as there are many scammers there . Look for good reviews and authorised sellers with more than a year presence there


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Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: TForrest94 on July 28, 2014, 07:04:39 pm
In regards to aliexpress, what method of payment do people use? Am I right in thinking they they aren't supported by PayPal anymore?
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: Rob1 on August 08, 2014, 10:20:15 pm
Hi all thanks for the feedback, I ordered a hazard switch via eBay from China it arrived today fitted and works well
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: J400uk on August 09, 2014, 09:21:45 am
In regards to aliexpress, what method of payment do people use? Am I right in thinking they they aren't supported by PayPal anymore?

Has to be card payment with them but it seems secure and the seller won't get your details
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: lukemk5gti on August 09, 2014, 03:26:18 pm
I actually bought a few chrome window switches from aliexpress. From previous experience does anyone know typical shipping times? Can't log in from phone!
Title: Re: Anyone bought switches and the like from China via eBay
Post by: TForrest94 on August 09, 2014, 06:50:14 pm
Think its about 2 weeks but can take up to 6