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hyawge

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Has anybody in the uk had any experience with buying paintball gear from america, if so roughly how much do u have to pay in duties, tax etc?
Also is it legal to own a marker with full auto modes in the uk?
 

elrikos

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i've bought a couple of small things from the states, no full markers tho. a good trick is to get the invoice sent seperately. that way if it gets held up in customs they cant find out how much it cost. also getting the box marked, warranty returns works ok. best tip is if you've got a friend who lives in the states then get it sent to them and they can send it on. you don't pay duty for second hand stuff (apparently). also full auto markers ARE completely illegal (and if you ever use one in the uk all your hair will fall out and you'll become unattractive to women so be warned!)
hope that helps
rich
 

hyawge

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Do they produce uk versions of electro markers without full auto modes then? how about turbo modes? The reason i ask is i was thinking of buying a a-5 with a e-grip. Im studying electronics at uni and was thinking of getting one from abroad and disabling the illegal firing modes so i can still have an electro trigger. Does anybody know if that would be legal in the uk?