Member Since: 02 Dec 2011
Location: Montreal
Posts: 745
The hardware itself is pretty robust, even Ricky who beats them up real bad hasn't managed to destroy more then one or two units. Software wise, there's always a way to recover http://www.gap-diagnostic.com/
21st Sep 2015 9:25 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posts: 17932
I look after the hardware part and it even has its own padded pouch to live in.
No point trying to test stuff if the pins are bent.
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Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Newbigging
Posts: 100
Just so everyone is aware. I ordered the IID Bluetooth directly from GAP via their website. With expedited delivery via UPS it cost £400. Just been stung for an additional £88 in import duties and VAT which I have to pay UPS before I can receive the tool. in hindsight I should have ordered from UK supplier or jumped on Disco_Mikey's group buy, but thought I could give GAP business direct rather than via a third party.
Pat - Can you put something on the website to indicate that shipments to EU may incur import taxes/VAT.
Still can't wait to go and collect it and have a play though.
23rd Sep 2015 4:58 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Robbie did mention it earlier in this thread
Robbie wrote:
VAT & Duty on arrival. My calculations from earlier:
Quote:
Import Tax Calculation:
Total customs value (CIF):
£375.00
- Duty:
£13.88
- VAT:
£77.78
Total import duty & taxes due:
£91.65
This is the amount that needs to be paid to customs
Total landed cost:
£466.65
This is the total cost of importing, including product, shipping, insurance and import duty & taxes
Also documented on GAPs site when viewing the tool too.
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23rd Sep 2015 5:01 pm
col07
Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Newbigging
Posts: 100
Saw Robbie's post after I had ordered so I was half expecting to have to pay UK rip off taxes. I'm not really complaining as still worth every penny as far as I'm concerned. Last time I asked main dealer they wanted £70+vat just to plug diagnostics in. Just asking Pat to make a mention of it on the website given that there may be a few UK customers.
In my experience its hit-or-miss on whether you have to pay duty or not and seems to depend on the carrier. I ordered some electronic test kit from the US valued at $10000. Never had to pay anything!! Was delivered via USPS/Royal Mail.
23rd Sep 2015 5:16 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
as you say, worth every penny
23rd Sep 2015 5:19 pm
nrich
Member Since: 04 Jan 2015
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 269
I fell for it too don't read small print when there are glossy pictures to look at.
23rd Sep 2015 5:29 pm
col07
Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Newbigging
Posts: 100
Clearly I'm blind as a bat. Too excited to order it and ignore all the small print. Apologies to Pat. I am a first class donkey.
23rd Sep 2015 7:47 pm
PatGAPInnov Site Sponsor
Member Since: 02 Dec 2011
Location: Montreal
Posts: 745
Hi Everyone
Of course, we appreciate purchases made on our website since they do provide additional funds to help us continue the development of the tools. The global strategy is for our products to be as accessible as possible and this includes selling directly on our website and via our resellers. The price structure does reflect this since we want to make sure our resellers are happy with carrying and promoting the tools. We also want to eliminate situations where potential customers had a hard time finding a unit.
col07 and nrich, thanks for the comments and purchase on our website. We’ve added this new mandatory checkbox before payment is made to make sure that everyone knows that taxes are extra:
Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Newbigging
Posts: 100
Brilliant Pat. Quick to respond as always. Picked the tool up yesterday and am hugely impressed. You guys do amazing work. Like I said - worth every penny.
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