Bits for the house

[Sangoma]

Well, I'm getting quotes from the Phils to renovate our house but I'm still inclined to buy a few things here and send them over.

I'll put together a crate eventually and send a lot of items over.

Had a right result in B&Q yesterday, they had 42" ceiling fans with lights reduced to £10! I bought 5! (I need 7 but it's all they had and they've got others for £15).

You can often find DIY bargains here, I found that when I renovated my UK house. I'll probably buy my taps and bathroom fixtures here and maybe I'll send over a cooker hob. I didn't see a lot of choice local to the house and going to a major city shopping is time consuming.

How much would it cost to send the crate, and how long would it take?

In addition to VAT, would they charge you duty as well?

Unless it was being sent to a bonded warehouse, (which I guess not as you bought the fans and I assume took them home) or you have a VAT number (or a connection with one) you will end up paying VAT twice.

I have sometimes had similar thoughts about SA, but by the time it's all worked out, it is better to get the stuff there.

[Gavanddal]

How much would it cost to send the crate, and how long would it take?

Just usual balikbayan box rates. Doesn't matter how long it takes to get there, I've got plenty of time.

I have sometimes had similar thoughts about SA, but by the time it's all worked out, it is better to get the stuff there.

If I buy bits here I get what I want, it's not so much about the cost. There isn't a huge DIY warehouse in every town in the provinces so not much choice.