Caliroots shipping question

[MikeN]

I placed an order with Caliroots (to NY) 4 days ago. The status of the order still says "Not Yet Packed". Anyone who has ordered from them...how long does it usually take to get the order if you live in the states? Thanks.

[colin]

took forever for me. like almost a month. I heard recently they switched to ups or something and it's supposed to be faster, dunno though.

[Mbrand]

I'm in Europe and I always got my parcels very quickly (like less than a week). 2 days when I was in Sweden.

[onemancult]

please update when you get yr package... i've been itching to order from Caliroots, but worried about shipping... good luck.

[samsikle]

how many items did you buy and how much did shipping cost? i wanna get a gravis backpack but i caluclated shipping to 33 bucks. kinda sorta not worth it to me

[herpsky]

took around 2 weeks for me.

somebody has mentioned that there is a way for US customers to avoid paying the VAT (some kind of custom fee, i believe)

does anyone know how this loophole works

[minya]

VAT is a European-only tax. If a US customer orders from Caliroots, they should automatically deduct the VAT price from your order.

[alex_844]

yeah, i was looking into that today when scoping out prices.

it didn't seem like it was deducted. but maybe they do that at the last minute before charging you.

[alex_844]

double post

Edited by alex_844 on Feb 2, 2006 at 10:58 PM

[cureOne]

Mine took about 6 days

[darkanimal]

I ordered shirts from them. To New York, total time was 6-8 days! I'd say my experience was relatively fast.

[herpsky]

so you guys are saying that the final price indicated on the final checkout screen isn't really what US customers are paying? man... i got shafted and paid the hefty $20 - 30(?) VAT!!!

[MikeN]

Damn, 6 to 8 days is fast!

I'm still waiting. No updates on the website. It still says "Not Packed Yet".

The shipping IS a lot, that's why I waited for a few items I wanted and bought them all at once.

[MikeN]

Just got off the phone with them (the phone call probably cost more than the jeans).

The guy said that something I ordered was sold out, so they were waiting for it to come in. And it in fact came in today, so it will be shipping out on Monday. Jeez.

[Olli Twist]

That is incorrect. Please read below (for Sweden):

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All prices in Sweden include VAT, in most cases 25%.

Who gets the VAT refunded?

The first rule is that only enterprises/organizations can get the VAT repaid, not private persons. However, some enterprises are excluded: companies providing health care, banks, and insurance companies. Universities/schools get VAT repaid in most cases.

What is needed to get the VAT refunded?

an application form must be filled in and sent to the Special Tax Office in Sweden

the originals of invoices or comparable documents with specified VAT

members in the European Union should add a VAT Registration Certificate

members outside the European Union should add a Cooperation Certificate Registration that clearly shows business status.

All receipts, invoices or other documents should be in original, and explicitly specify the VAT. The sums should bein SEK; if presented in other currency, the rate of exchange should be stated.

sales slips or receipts from credit cards are not accepted.

Back home the application has to be filled in and signed by the applicant/person authorized to sign for the company/authorized agent. In order to ensure an expeditious processing of a claim, please make sure that the documents listed above are enclosed. An application must be sent no later than six months after the end of the calendar year to which it refers. The Special Tax Office will investigate your application. VAT will be refunded as soon as possible. Payment can be made to your bank account. It is very important to fill in the complete name, address and bank code including SWIFT code and account-holder.

Too many people talk too much about too many things they know too little about.

[MikeN]

I was not charged VAT.