I'm told that from USA our phone is 011 44 1756 795353 and fax is 011 44 1756 700090
Many of our buyers are from the United States enjoy tax free shopping (VAT Free is 14.81% lower than UK price) here is some more good news:
US Customs waive the duty payable on all packets under US$200, and even if your purchase exceeds this amount the duty payable is about 5%-6%. (according to US Embassy, Grosvenor Square London US Customs 0207 499 9000 direct line 2771)
This is excellent for the numerous buyers of Halcyon Days Enamelled boxes.
Although almost non flammable, we are not airmailing Galileo Thermometers as some other suppliers are using paraffin, and the authorities will have too much on their hands to be given the concern of distinguishing the right ones.
Despatch, Shipping, Carriage
These prices are approximate -as we bill in £ Sterling and there is a fluctuating exchange rate. For example we will bill you £5.50 which we reckon will be about US$8: £13.50 for US$20.
Comments or enquiries geoff@thomas-skipton.co.ukUnder US$200 - international recorded delivery with advice of delivery card carriage charges US$8. We have been advised that duty is normally waived in this value.
Imports into USA goods total US$200:US$ 499; contribution to carriage & insurance charge US$20. You may have to pay some US duty/tax to the carrier.
Imports into USA goods total US$500 plus contribution to Fed Ex charge US$40.You may also have to pay some US duty/tax to the carrier.
Bargains
Let's look at some real Bargains
Payment
Charge Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, J.C.B. Debit Cards Accepted: Switch & Delta.
Billing will be in Pounds Sterling (£ G.B.P) which will be converted by your bank or card issuing company into your currency.
17½% Value Added Tax included in all prices on this site. The VAT is deducted for despatch to countries outside the European Community. To precisely work out the net price divide by 1175 and multiply by 1000, or roughly multiply by 0.851.
High Value exports are subject to special conditions for payment and delivery terms - but that's what you would expect.
Refunds for goods despatched where customer has not had the opportunity to inspect.
The UK Government have laid down requirements for internal UK transactions, which we think should generally apply.
Cooling off period. If the goods are returned in original condition within 14 days we will refund the product purchase price, but not the carriage or local taxes.
Faulty Goods. We will carefully examine all goods that are despatched, but if the goods are found to be faulty you should contact us on receipt & promptly return them - despatch within 7 days of receipt - we will refund the purchase price and carriage.
Watches that require guarantee attention or servicing.
All watches will have been carefully checked by us prior to despatch, and bracelets shortened where we have that instruction. In the event that the watch requires the manufacturer's attention within the twelve month guarantee or for normal servicing, urchasers should read the world wide guarantee with regional or national addresses that will be send with the watch.
As with any relationship there has to be trust for sales to progress. Thomas's are here to do business in the medium and long term. We will do our best by our customers today hoping they will become established customers for years to come.
Sorry we are not allowed to sell Omega watches to internet shoppers. This Omega policy is to protect the brand from non agent accounts and grey market watches, and to make sure you get the service that you would expect from firms such as Thomas's.
This only applies to Omega. All other watches and jewellery on this site are freely available to our numerous US based customers.
If you are one of our regular UK shoppers who is working stateside, or is you know of us independently either as past customers or by personal recommendation, we welcome you to contact us with your enquiries.
US forces and contractors at bases within the UK have the ability to buy VAT Free, please check with your local welfare offices for details on the forms/letters of authority you need.
Thomas's are happy to be sponsors of the US Forces Morale and Welfare at RAF Menwith Hill, Yorkshire. US Paid Staff there are entitled to buy VAT free with the base commanders permission.
We do welcome personal shoppers from anywhere in the world to our Sheep Street Shop in Skipton. Those entitled to do so can make sales tax re-paid purchases.
American Products doing well from Thomas's are Hearts on Fire Diamonds
OMEGA