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by christopherwilliams2
May 15th, 2021, 6:48 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Phone Surgeon wrote:i turn to fedex for important stuff now
right now my bill with them for the past 30 days is 40k

if it was skybox that whole bill would have been less than 5k

40k..what you bringing in so? crude oil or wha
by christopherwilliams2
May 14th, 2021, 7:38 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

carluva wrote:Aeropost is taking quite long recently.

This is what is my wait time at the moment for some printer ink.


I agree, not sure what is going on but I am ordering things 2 weeks in advance from when I need them.
by christopherwilliams2
May 9th, 2021, 8:07 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

I just trying to get my things before the gov't call another press conference and shut everything down.
by christopherwilliams2
May 7th, 2021, 7:08 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

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My items in Aeropost...since Wednesday :(
by christopherwilliams2
April 30th, 2021, 12:23 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

I had something arrive in TT last week Friday and I got it today - Aeropost.
by christopherwilliams2
April 29th, 2021, 11:02 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Dave wrote:One week. Miami last Thursday and delivered today so technically a week and a day!

who yuh with?
by christopherwilliams2
April 28th, 2021, 1:06 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

would the 50% public service affect them too? I assume so....
by christopherwilliams2
April 28th, 2021, 12:55 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

I have 3 items arrived since Wednesday and I still waiting.
by christopherwilliams2
April 28th, 2021, 11:31 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

I have started ordering things way in advance. It seems that you must now cater 2 weeks from arrival in Miami :shock:
by christopherwilliams2
April 16th, 2021, 4:33 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Ah go rest this here


Seems about right. Expensive lens, expensive duties.
by christopherwilliams2
April 15th, 2021, 7:10 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

so decided to try out eZone for the first time.... :| just came here to say that I ordered a book.....amazon delivered it on the 25th of March....after 6 emails to eZone it finally showed up on the app on the 6th April......mind you that i was asked to sign up for 'eZ Elite' on the 5th of April to ...
by christopherwilliams2
March 22nd, 2021, 9:28 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Property Tax in Trinidad & Tobago
Replies: 3677
Views: 465293

Re: Property Tax in Trinidad & Tobago

ST Auto wrote:Hey all. Are the evaluators required to come inside the house? Or is it just the perimeter


just outside, and if you have a gate ....they might just have to peek over it if you are not at home.
by christopherwilliams2
March 17th, 2021, 5:58 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

X_Factor wrote:if u all live east/west corridor or pass near massy @trincity estate
sign up with Rpm express... service is awesome!


I've been an Aeropost customer for a good while...wondering if to give RPM a lil chance?
Do they do free returns?
by christopherwilliams2
March 16th, 2021, 9:15 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Cellphone Import Tax
Replies: 314
Views: 59307

Re: Cellphone Import Tax

when I am putting a description , I simply put cellphone or mobile phone. Don't get specific because then you're opening up yourself for interpretation (which should not be the case though)....for example, amazon tablet and apple iPad ...imagine these two are sometimes judged differently for taxes :...
by christopherwilliams2
February 21st, 2021, 9:54 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

If I imported a printer can anyone tell me if there are taxes/duty/opt on it?
by christopherwilliams2
February 19th, 2021, 8:40 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Actually no. OPT is always paid. When OPT was introduced, a short time after, Aeropost changed the skybox address for all customers. The new address, when used as the shipping address, allowed customers to purchase items without the 7% taxes incurred in the US. Prior to the OPT, customers would buy...
by christopherwilliams2
February 18th, 2021, 9:58 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

st7 wrote:i thought aeropost din have to pay OPT anymore?


if you buy it through their website.
by christopherwilliams2
February 17th, 2021, 10:35 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

d.d.s. wrote:
biggz1985 wrote:Anyone knows the cost to clear a Note 20 Ultra with Websource?
No taxes, just freight. So under $100TT

it still feels like a miracle.
by christopherwilliams2
February 13th, 2021, 3:55 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Fellaz Whats the status perfumes? Can they be imported? I ordered two bottles 2 days apart, came on separate flights, got them without issue, was charged 20% duty, vat and opt. No hazmat issues or extra charges. Aeropost btw. Just made sure and edited my prealert with a proper description, "bo...
by christopherwilliams2
February 11th, 2021, 10:38 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Zalos wrote:
X_Factor wrote:i had the same experience using websource
i switched over to rpm express and no issues there


Yup, try another seller or use another courier.
Some companies are now blocking shipping to fright forwarders


or try to slightly adjust the address. Leave out the 'PO Box' or 'Suite'
by christopherwilliams2
February 11th, 2021, 10:38 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Why I am with Aeropost.

1. Free Returns.
2. Free Returns.
3. Free Returns.
by christopherwilliams2
February 10th, 2021, 6:01 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

S_2NR wrote:
christopherwilliams2 wrote:
Phone Surgeon wrote:Conversion works out to 6.81Screenshot_20210208-185730_Web%20Source.jpeg


Been using Aeropost's app to pay for a while now.

What is the advantage of doing this vs paying when the driver delivers?


reduced interaction. COVID times.
by christopherwilliams2
February 8th, 2021, 9:33 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Cellphone Import Tax
Replies: 314
Views: 59307

Re: Cellphone Import Tax

Cellphone case and screen protector is no tax/duties? I now get charge for those... which skybox are you using? I brought in a case via Aeropost, no duties, taxes etc. basic Bluetooth earbuds , no duties, taxes etc. aeropost... Im also with aeropost. It's hit and miss with customs. One time I got t...
by christopherwilliams2
February 8th, 2021, 9:30 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Phone Surgeon wrote:Conversion works out to 6.81Screenshot_20210208-185730_Web%20Source.jpeg


Been using Aeropost's app to pay for a while now.
by christopherwilliams2
February 8th, 2021, 9:30 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

paid_influencer wrote:
francis1979 wrote:What is duty and vat on residential led bulbs


supposedly it tax free, but who knows. I have some coming, might be about 2 weeks via skybox to clear though

:drinking:

https://www.looptt.com/content/budget-2 ... -led-bulbs


please keep me posted on how this goes.
by christopherwilliams2
February 8th, 2021, 9:29 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Phone Surgeon wrote:shipping times eh normalizing at all yes

it sickening!
by christopherwilliams2
February 6th, 2021, 10:25 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Cellphone Import Tax
Replies: 314
Views: 59307

Re: Cellphone Import Tax

Zalos wrote:Cellphone case and screen protector is no tax/duties?

I now get charge for those...


which skybox are you using?
I brought in a case via Aeropost, no duties, taxes etc.
basic Bluetooth earbuds , no duties, taxes etc.
by christopherwilliams2
January 30th, 2021, 10:08 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2
Replies: 6007
Views: 894730

Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

just ordered something from amazon and paid from my gift card balance- the invoice grand total shows $0 as the balance was minused from the subtotal . how customs dealing with that? i doh suppose i cud declare $0 :mrgreen: bai declare the original price of the item oui. Cause then they'd put what d...
by christopherwilliams2
January 30th, 2021, 6:47 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Cellphone Import Tax
Replies: 314
Views: 59307

Re: Cellphone Import Tax

It was a used older model watch. But yes if customs decides the real value is more than what the invoice says. They will bond it and give you an appointment to hire a broker to clear it/show your invoice. Broker fee is atleast a $500 Appointment is atleast 7 days after they bond it. This was not th...
by christopherwilliams2
January 29th, 2021, 8:16 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Cellphone Import Tax
Replies: 314
Views: 59307

Re: Cellphone Import Tax

car wrote:
Phone Surgeon wrote:Apple watch taxed.
Screenshot_20210126-221847_Email.jpeg

Based on the charges the declared value have to be around 200$. I know someone who declared $250 and it got bonded for wrong price.

could you kindly explain this wrong declaration bonded thing?

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