This is what mine says
Location Date Local Time Activity
Mumbai, India 23/01/2014 17:59 A flight delay occurred because of aircraft mechanical reasons.
23/01/2014 11:47 Released by Clearing Agency. Now in-transit
Mumbai, India 23/01/2014 12:44 Arrival Scan
Bangkok, Thailand 23/01/2014 9:43 Departure Scan
23/01/2014 5:43 Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China 23/01/2014 3:55 Departure Scan
22/01/2014 18:13 Package data processed by brokerage Waiting for clearance
22/01/2014 18:13 Package data processed by brokerage Waiting for clearance / Released by Clearing Agency. Now in-transit
Shenzhen, China 23/01/2014 1:05 Export Scan
23/01/2014 0:10 Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China 22/01/2014 23:50 Departure Scan
22/01/2014 23:38 Origin Scan
China 22/01/2014 3:03 Order Processed: Ready for UPS
Topic: [Antminer S1 Sales open] Price changes daily, now 0.414 BTC for 180GH/s - page 261. (Read 346285 times)
January 24, 2014, 11:45:54 AM
January 24, 2014, 11:39:10 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
Yes me. Check my last 5-6 posts in this topic, which are precisely about this.
Got an email to confirm the value and was told I can pay over the phone later this evening or directly to the courier during delivery on Monday.
I understand you got one Cyper, I was really asking who else got a call because the shipment is in Mumbai and would not have gone through physical clearance in Castle Donnington so I am confused as to why you got singled out for such a call.
His probably isn't in Mumbai, think it shipped earlier than that one.
Actually just checked and it is:
The email I received after my phone call from UPS is from sdeа[email protected]оm and it starts like that:
Quote
This e-mail is frоm UPS Brоkerage at East Midlands Airpоrt. We are respоnsible fоr cоmpleting UK Impоrt Custоms fоrmalities оn yоur behalf fоr UPS shipments. We are cоntacting yоu because we need mоre infоrmatiоn frоm yоu in оrder tо cоmplete Impоrt Custоms fоrmalities оn a current shipment.
Now I understand, your package was not cleared before it left Shenzhen, China. There would be concern or suspicion that it was added to the shipment at Bangkok, a common place for drugs to surface.
January 24, 2014, 11:36:32 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
Yes me. Check my last 5-6 posts in this topic, which are precisely about this.
Got an email to confirm the value and was told I can pay over the phone later this evening or directly to the courier during delivery on Monday.
I understand you got one Cyper, I was really asking who else got a call because the shipment is in Mumbai and would not have gone through physical clearance in Castle Donnington so I am confused as to why you got singled out for such a call.
His probably isn't in Mumbai, think it shipped earlier than that one.
Actually just checked and it is:
The email I received after my phone call from UPS is from sdeа[email protected]оm and it starts like that:
Quote
This e-mail is frоm UPS Brоkerage at East Midlands Airpоrt. We are respоnsible fоr cоmpleting UK Impоrt Custоms fоrmalities оn yоur behalf fоr UPS shipments. We are cоntacting yоu because we need mоre infоrmatiоn frоm yоu in оrder tо cоmplete Impоrt Custоms fоrmalities оn a current shipment.
Ah, so pre-clearance, hopefully that means the stuff is in transit.
I'm hoping its this one: http://www.flightradar24.com/UPS15
Left Mumbai 17:51 local time
January 24, 2014, 11:32:51 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
Yes me. Check my last 5-6 posts in this topic, which are precisely about this.
Got an email to confirm the value and was told I can pay over the phone later this evening or directly to the courier during delivery on Monday.
I understand you got one Cyper, I was really asking who else got a call because the shipment is in Mumbai and would not have gone through physical clearance in Castle Donnington so I am confused as to why you got singled out for such a call.
His probably isn't in Mumbai, think it shipped earlier than that one.
Actually just checked and it is:
The email I received after my phone call from UPS is from sdeа[email protected]оm and it starts like that:
Quote
This e-mail is frоm UPS Brоkerage at East Midlands Airpоrt. We are respоnsible fоr cоmpleting UK Impоrt Custоms fоrmalities оn yоur behalf fоr UPS shipments. We are cоntacting yоu because we need mоre infоrmatiоn frоm yоu in оrder tо cоmplete Impоrt Custоms fоrmalities оn a current shipment.
January 24, 2014, 11:30:03 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
Yes me. Check my last 5-6 posts in this topic, which are precisely about this.
Got an email to confirm the value and was told I can pay over the phone later this evening or directly to the courier during delivery on Monday.
I understand you got one Cyper, I was really asking who else got a call because the shipment is in Mumbai and would not have gone through physical clearance in Castle Donnington so I am confused as to why you got singled out for such a call.
His probably isn't in Mumbai, think it shipped earlier than that one.
Cyper said that his was ordered on the 21st https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.4709605, that was the same as my order date so I would be surprised if it shipped earlier.
EDIT: As my order is stuck with others in Mumbai
January 24, 2014, 11:25:55 AM
Can someone pls get me Bitmain's full address off the box?
I'm having issues with customs and I don't have my box with me now to check that.
Thanks
I'm having issues with customs and I don't have my box with me now to check that.
Thanks
January 24, 2014, 11:24:23 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
Yes me. Check my last 5-6 posts in this topic, which are precisely about this.
Got an email to confirm the value and was told I can pay over the phone later this evening or directly to the courier during delivery on Monday.
I understand you got one Cyper, I was really asking who else got a call because the shipment is in Mumbai and would not have gone through physical clearance in Castle Donnington so I am confused as to why you got singled out for such a call.
His probably isn't in Mumbai, think it shipped earlier than that one.
January 24, 2014, 11:23:17 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
Yes me. Check my last 5-6 posts in this topic, which are precisely about this.
Got an email to confirm the value and was told I can pay over the phone later this evening or directly to the courier during delivery on Monday.
I understand you got one Cyper, I was really asking who else got a call because the shipment is in Mumbai and would not have gone through physical clearance in Castle Donnington so I am confused as to why you got singled out for such a call.
January 24, 2014, 11:18:50 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
Yes me. Check my last 5-6 posts in this topic, which are precisely about this.
Got an email to confirm the value and was told I can pay over the phone later this evening or directly to the courier during delivery on Monday.
January 24, 2014, 11:08:15 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
Hi
no i called UPS today
and i was told my box should be here on Monday27th by end of day
she never askant question about custom charges
the last 2 i have i had to pay £33.61 each
January 24, 2014, 11:04:02 AM
A question for those in the UK, has anyone had a call from UPS about the value of an Antminer without calling them calling UPS first?
January 24, 2014, 11:00:28 AM
tomorrow the last day for ordering right?
Has BITMAIN updated anything regarding orders/availability timeframe since the 21st?
Has BITMAIN updated anything regarding orders/availability timeframe since the 21st?
About 3 hours ago
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.4706273
very cool, ty!
January 24, 2014, 10:59:01 AM
Did you use bitcoins you had mined to pay for it? Theoretically they have no value, or only the value of the cost of the electricy and equipment used to mine them, being a virtual currency blah blah..
They probably want to know if you have a VAT number if you are a commercial entity, because its really about the VAT, there are no import duties for computer parts.
Yes, I did.
But anyway, that is irrelevant as mentioning Bitcoin to customs is not a good thing
tomorrow the last day for ordering right?
Has BITMAIN updated anything regarding orders/availability timeframe since the 21st?
Has BITMAIN updated anything regarding orders/availability timeframe since the 21st?
Yes, go back 1-2 pages
January 24, 2014, 10:57:31 AM
tomorrow the last day for ordering right?
Has BITMAIN updated anything regarding orders/availability timeframe since the 21st?
Has BITMAIN updated anything regarding orders/availability timeframe since the 21st?
About 3 hours ago
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.4706273
January 24, 2014, 10:57:11 AM
anyone with ups tracking that purchased on 21th ?
I have a tracking number, but its the wrong number, looks to be someone else's order. Been trying to get correct tracking number for 2 days with no success
Does it say where the miner is going. Could be potentially mine or someone else.
January 24, 2014, 10:56:55 AM
Still waiting on shipping since early 22nd 
January 24, 2014, 10:55:27 AM
tomorrow the last day for ordering right?
Has BITMAIN updated anything regarding orders/availability timeframe since the 21st?
Has BITMAIN updated anything regarding orders/availability timeframe since the 21st?
January 24, 2014, 10:54:32 AM
Just say its parts for the customised Computer Games Arcade booth for Comic Con that you design
Gaming Arcade was the exact thing that crossed my mind as a possible reason to buy these.
Btw the lady on the phone asked if I am a private a commercial person. Is there a difference in terms of Duty/VAT if you import these as a private or business person?
That is the problem with Chinese outfits that lie on customs documents. Yes it saves you the tax/duty, but if the transaction gets questioned you're in the unenviable position of either having to say that the description is wrong and it's really something else or trying to get it released without outright lying to the customs officials in order to get it released.
Personally, I'd rather just pay the tax. I do a decent number of crossborder Canada/US trips, and the unilateral power of those guys to detain and hold people is unbelievable. Once you get on their list as someone who tries to avoid paying taxes, you get your scarlet letter and special treatment every time you go through.
Well if one has to be ecompletely honest then 1.9BTC should be the declared value, but that will create more problems that it will solve.
I doubt anyone here is mad at Bitmain for declaring it with a low value.
I will just make up a plausible story and stick to it
Computer hardware for a gaming project sounds good.
Did you use bitcoins you had mined to pay for it? Theoretically they have no value, or only the value of the cost of the electricy and equipment used to mine them, being a virtual currency blah blah..
They probably want to know if you have a VAT number if you are a commercial entity, because its really about the VAT, there are no import duties for computer parts.
January 24, 2014, 10:52:17 AM
Just say 'How much is the tax', 'Can I pay it by card' and pay it. In the long run it is the cheapest option.
If you question the amount of tax they will get more interested, if you enter into a discussion then the tax will go up, if you do not pay the tax you will not get it and would have lost what you have paid for it.
If you question the amount of tax they will get more interested, if you enter into a discussion then the tax will go up, if you do not pay the tax you will not get it and would have lost what you have paid for it.
I have absolutely no problem paying the tax being so low - that's a given.
I never implied that I want to avoid it - that would be stupid
I was told today that once I reply to their email confirming the value of the items then I would be able to pay it over the phone later in the evening, which is convenient as the drivers only accept the exact amount in cash or a cheque.
January 24, 2014, 10:50:49 AM
Just say its parts for the customised Computer Games Arcade booth for Comic Con that you design
Gaming Arcade was the exact thing that crossed my mind as a possible reason to buy these.
Btw the lady on the phone asked if I am a private a commercial person. Is there a difference in terms of Duty/VAT if you import these as a private or business person?
That is the problem with Chinese outfits that lie on customs documents. Yes it saves you the tax/duty, but if the transaction gets questioned you're in the unenviable position of either having to say that the description is wrong and it's really something else or trying to get it released without outright lying to the customs officials in order to get it released.
Personally, I'd rather just pay the tax. I do a decent number of crossborder Canada/US trips, and the unilateral power of those guys to detain and hold people is unbelievable. Once you get on their list as someone who tries to avoid paying taxes, you get your scarlet letter and special treatment every time you go through.
Well if one has to be ecompletely honest then 1.9BTC should be the declared value, but that will create more problems that it will solve.
I doubt anyone here is mad at Bitmain for declaring it with a low value.
I will just make up a plausible story and stick to it
Computer hardware for a gaming project sounds good.
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