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If they do they won't say it before the election.

He says he ships quite a few items to Ireland so it could be just potluck ? Either way is very annoying that after all this time we still haven't got it right

I wonder if they're just making this up as they go along ? I just had an email from the seller Richard Croft of Roads and Rails in Leeds. This is the information he received from An Post. "Hi, I know what the problem is now, I had an email back from AN Post They won’t accept items with a value of zero, so because the 3 for 2 offer shows an item at zero, which is on the customs form, they won’t deliver the parcel, if I delete the free item off in future it should solve it. Strange thing is I’ve had a 5 for 4 offer on speakers for around 5 years now and its never caused an issue, must be a recent change" I've asked him to try with my package again just to see if the information is accurate as it seems different to what An Post told me yesterday ? Tony.

I'd forgotten about them. I used them a few years ago.

I just got this back from An Post which explains that Royal Mail are at fault. Hi Tony, The issue comes from the sending Postal Service failing to upload this necessary data electronically for customs to assess in advance of delivery. As we cannot amend or rectify any electronic customs data, the item must be returned as a result to the sender. We understand this is frustrating however this is outside of our control. If you wish to discuss this further, you can contact our ecomm team, please provide the tracking number. You can call them on 017057600 opt.6, lines are open from 9:00 a.m. to 17:30 p.m. Monday to Friday & 09:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. on Saturday or email ecommchargequery@anpost.ie -Megan

Hi Everyone. Anyone in the know about Customs declarations on items coming from the UK. Can anyone tell me what's wrong with this Customs Declaration ? The sender has sent it twice & now it's being sent back for the second time. I would ask Customs but I can't find a place to ask the question. Tony. order-47682-cn.pdf EDIT: I asked An Post online on X what the problem was & this is the reply I got. It seems to me that An Post aren't getting the full information electronically from Royal Mail ? Hi Tony, With items coming a non-European Union country to Ireland, it's required that a detailed Import Declaration with information about the exporter / sender and receiver is submitted. This data is then electronically sent to An Post for processing. But unfortunately, this item was rejected due to insufficient information being provided to us electronically. Due to the high daily volume being received, physical inspections are not possible, so the process heavily relies on automation. If the declarations are missing essential details, the system cannot generate a valid import declaration, leading to the item being rejected. The issue comes from the sending postal administration's failure to provide necessary data. When we lack the vital information for clearance, the only option is to return the item to the sender unfortunately. -Megan

You can never have too many wires

I don't know whether to laugh or cry Last week you could have bought three of these for that price from Rails https://www.ebay.ie/itm/387086250208?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=cd4ffcc44b3e4fc7bd132ae21ecaa81c&bu=43423650622&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20240615042013&segname=11021

Fortunately there's no duty on model railways

Hi Everyone. I'm looking for a Zen Blue+ Decoder: 8 Pin NANO Direct decoder if anyone has one they're not using or are willing to sell. I need it for an old Hornby LMS 2-6-4 Tank loco where space is very limited. Must be fully working (obviously) Thanks. Tony.

Yes Sean it is. Tony.

Hello Everyone. I have the following for sale. Corgi Trackside 1/76 Scale DG148019 - Scammell Scarab Step Frame (CIE) Green/Grey 2 Available. Boxed / unopened so never used. €10 each plus €5 standard postage (Ireland) I will accept Paypal friends & family or regular Paypal if buyer pays the fees. I will also accept Postal Order or cash at senders risk. Thanks Everyone. Tony.

Hi Everyone. I have the following for sale. ESU 53900 DCC DECODER TESTER. Unused / Unopened in original package . I was given this for my birthday but never opened or used it as I already have one on my workbench. With this unit you can test or program any decoder because it has a built in motor & speaker & has connections for all types of decoders, even ones with wiring only. €40 plus €5 standard postage (Ireland) I will accept Paypal friends & family or regular Paypal if buyer pays the fees. I will also accept Postal Order or Cash sent at sender's risk. Thanks Everyone. Tony.

Seems to have got mixed reviews. I've seen at least a couple who had trouble with the drawbar losing contact on curves but cleaning it with Ipa seems to do the job. Also cases of the loco throwing off a crankpin & the lamps being difficult to remove & replace. It also seems to run better on Dcc than Dc for some reason. Quality control seems to be a problem with Hornby with these. I would like one of these but not at the price Hornby are asking.

Wagon compensation unit. Small flat brass etching. Only worth about a fiver.

Hi Everyone. Anyone had any problems getting items from Dart Castings in the Uk. I ordered some wagon compensation units from them about a month ago. Yesterday I got an email from them saying the package had been returned by Irish Customs. I suggested they used the wrong customs tariff code. They sent me a photo of the return label. Anyone get something like this before ? Tony. EDIT: They sent out my order again & it arrived today. Customs valued the order at €16 which between Vat & Admin fee cost me €7.20 The lack of a HS tariff code on the original order was the problem it seems. It's amazing that even this long after Brexit some UK companies still can't get it right. Tony.

I'm rolling about here laughing https://www.ebay.ie/itm/386943869829?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=2fd1d2509a2f40b5b083771fda2c0abb&bu=43423650622&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20240421042418&segname=11021 Available at £125 from Rails Look at the postage & the import charges on top

Might be of interest. https://railsofsheffield.com/products/dapol-7s-026-008-class-3f-jinty-ncc-black-0-6-0-tank-locomotive-no19?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Dapol O Gauge Steam Bargains&utm_id=01HVRKQJ1M21PJRZJ41CK7SCE1&_kx=fcriE3D3_mUjGMbgeK-Ldk06iR91P6jHiFHLkNjEQMg.RXkVMS https://railsofsheffield.com/products/dapol-7s-010-013-terrier-a1-751-secr-green?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Dapol O Gauge Steam Bargains&utm_id=01HVRKQJ1M21PJRZJ41CK7SCE1&_kx=6niax9yDeWce40ss-k8M919RX_u1dguTeHThKt2CGa3qnSFePN1n7xZw98DdvMB7.RXkVMS

Try Anyrail https://www.anyrail.com/en

You could take a photo of the plan & put it up here. The more information you provide, the more we can try to help.

It might help if people knew where you are ? Are you in DC or DCC ? More information is needed ? I'm sure someone will be able to help.

Even the delivery charges are reasonable

I continue to resist It's like giving up smoking, it gets easier every day that passes.

Seriously tempting even though I have no O gauge track or stock

Rails always deduct the UK Vat. Postage can be a little higher than Hattons but the orders are securely packed & arrive by registered Royal Mail post. When the parcel arrives in Dublin you are sent a card by An Post with details of the Vat to be paid. Once the Vat is paid online the package is released for delivery. Whether you are charged the An Post handling fee of €3-50 seems to be a bit hit & miss.