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4 hours ago, Andydodge said:

Thomba..........were'nt early VW's running 6 volts?........the guys may not have seen you are in Germany and US parts shops may not assist you...........have you tried Andy Bernbaum for a NOS coil, points & condenser?............. andyd

Thanks for your generous reminder :-)

I have noticed over the years that you may purchase some stuff in Germany it still never is somehow exactly right. So - fortunately Plymouth don't break that easily - if something is on the agenda I prefer to get it shipped over from the US. With parts like these that is OK. Obviously, when weight becomes an issue (e.g. I am contemplating with a dual carb set-up maybe next year) the shipping plus tax often doubles the original purchase price. Very unpleasant indeed.

Off the topic!! :-) Never really do understand the issue of import taxes these days anymore besides governments enjoying the regular income source :-(

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Years ago I sent an assortment of parts to someone in Norway. Throttle linkage, a voltage regulator, and some other odds and ends.  Instead of auto parts, we filled out the paperwork as a gift of hobby supplies.  As I recall there was no tax, no duty,no customs fees. I know Germany and Norway are not the same but maybe a thorough reading of the regulations might turn up something similar.

Sent you a PM with another possibility.

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Thanks for that insight. 

Actually, the content doesn't matter these days any more. It is the value that counts. Everything below 150 €, so roughly 170 USD, is import tax free. Only the 19% vat is required to be paid on top. Only! 

Above that additional and varying import duties are being added. 

Sending something as a gift can work, but these buggers are often very hesitant if the package is eg. heavy or large etc. In that case the gift message occasionally does not work. 

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11 hours ago, greg g said:

Ah so like Christmastime many small packages rather than one big one....did you check you private message?

Well ish :-) The more packages are being sent to you the more postage you have to pay :-(

Whatever you go for - any sort of shipment to Germany from the US is both a hazzle and a costly investment. Unfortunately. Hence you info is kindly taken on board :-) thom

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