European supply of vintage scuba parts?

[Joris Vd]

Hello guys,

I was wondering if anyone knows a reliable source to get vintage scuba parts in Europe?
(double hoses for aqua master, membranes,diaphragms) anything helps basically.

I know many will just point me to VDH, and I love the quality parts at VDH, but the ridiculous custom charged+ initial high shipping just make it a non option for me.
The customs just go overboard everytime I order there. They change the value of dollar to euro on a 1/1 rate and add the shipping to the value of the package. that means on a 150 dollar shipment (which was 120 dollars in items, 32 shipping) I ended up paying 80 euros customs. That's why I'm in need of a European alternative, if there is one.

With kind regards,
Joris

 

[JMBL]

Outside ebay, I don't see any alternative...

 

[Umuntu]

The customs just go overboard everytime I order there. They change the value of dollar to euro on a 1/1 rate and add the shipping to the value of the package. that means on a 150 dollar shipment (which was 120 dollars in items, 32 shipping) I ended up paying 80 euros customs. That's why I'm in need of a European alternative, if there is one.

For the EU, its actually the VAT (20%) that's the main additional expense. Customs is only about 2.5%. Then the courier also wants to charge you 2.5% for paying VAT and Customs on your behalf ...

If you buy locally you still have to pay VAT, unless its used.

US prices often seem a lot less if you are shopping from Europe, but remember that US retailers prices are before Sales Taxes. Sales Tax is added at checkout. Smaller retailers like VDH only have to charge Sales taxes if they are shipping inside the State where they are based. Out of State and Exports don't attract Sales Tax (for US Constitutional reasons !). So you should expect to pay VAT when you import into the EU, unless there is a de minimus exception in your country.

 

[Ghetto Diver]

Have you looked at vintage groups in Facebook?. I am a member of a couple. Most of the members are in your AO. I assuming some parts are sourced there.