USEFUL
INFORMATION FOR EEC BUYERS IN BELGIUM, LUXEMBOURG & THE NETHERLANDS
Sending wines to you is
not complicated or very expensive.
Here is some information for you, however, if you have any
questions not covered here then please contact us.
VAT
VAT
(Value Added Tax), is not
included in the prices quoted on this list.
Customers from EC countries are charged VAT at the current UK
rate of 17.5% but do not have to pay further home country tax.
TRANSPORTATION
We have been sending
wine overseas for many years and have concluded that the easiest,
cheapest and fastest method of despatch is by mail for any order less
than 3 cases. The
wine will be despatched as soon as payment is received.
A) Euro 48 2 -3 day delivery
time.
1
bottle - £32
2 bottles - £37 3 bottles - £42
6 bottles - £57
12 bottles - £70
B) Express:
1 - 2 day delivery time.
1
bottle - £40 2
bottles - £47 3 bottles - £52
6 bottles - £70
12 bottles - £97
All the above prices
include packing in special strong export cartons with polystyrene
liners.
IT IS NOT SAFE TO SEND WINE OUT IN ORIGINAL WOODEN CASES.
Over the years we have
been quite satisfied with the postal service, through which we have sent
many parcels (packed in export polystyrene cartons) to clients here and
abroad. This is a very good
inexpensive and usually reliable service and we will continue to use it.
An odd few breakages
over the years have made it clear that glass bottles, however well
packed are specifically excluded from any insurance cover by Parcelforce
Worldwide.
We must emphasise
that casualties are rare but as no compensation can be obtained we
must re-state that parcels which go by post do so at customers risk
for any loss or damage.
For orders in excess of
3 cases we usually ship through a specialist freight company which is
accustomed to moving fine wines and is familiar with the Customs
procedures of different countries.
You may, of course, nominate any carrier you wish, but we would
emphasise that our responsibility for the wine ends once it is safely
delivered to your chosen freight company.
It is extremely
important to make certain that the forwarder receives adequate
instructions to insure the wine on your behalf.
Transportation costs depend upon quantity of wine, value and
destination. We would be
pleased to give you an individual quotation.
STOCK CONDITION
Please note that we are
not a broking operation. With
very few exceptions, all wines offered on our list belong to us.
Should you require a stock condition report on levels and labels
do let us know; otherwise you may assume that all wine is in a
satisfactory condition making due allowance for its age.
Please do not take this to mean that in older wines all fills are
in the neck and labels in pristine condition.
Age takes its toll on all of us!
However, as most of our older wines are cellared here in Plymtree
they are checked by us prior to release.
Any items found to be in a doubtful state, poor labels, and
levels etc. will not be shipped without your approval.
We are not permitted to
inspect wines held under bond, but in any case we do not consider this
necessary as we leave only the more recent vintages in bond.
PAYMENT
We do not accept
credit cards.For full
details about payment please see
Terms
& Conditions
CELLARAGE
We are able to store
wines purchased from us for either collection or delivery at a later
date. Clients receive a
letter of ownership and in addition all wine is clearly labelled and
kept in a part of the cellar specifically designated for paid reserves.
Storage conditions are good and the cost modest at £12 per
annum per case, plus insurance (optional),
at 1% of the replacement value of the wine. If you require further
information then please let us know.
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