PCGS return postage - custom clearance

ausproofs · May 24, 2014, 05:43:41 AM

PCGS coin - return journey help
Hi Guys,

I am waiting for my very first PCGS graded coins to return from US. According to tracking and Australia post help line the package is stuck in customs .. Is this normal ? When I rang Aus Post help desk they said their "investigation team is looking into the issue ". Anyone had any issues with custom before and what is the best way to get the shipment released ?

Thanks guys...

BTW declared package value is ~ $1500

trout · May 24, 2014, 06:34:16 AM

I am still waiting for a batch from NGC that left New York on 12/5.
Customs may have a "Backlog"

ausproofs · May 24, 2014, 06:46:43 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='49963' dateline='1400879056'I am still waiting for a batch from NGC that left New York on 12/5.
Customs may have a "Backlog"

Thanks trout, so you just wait for the custom to clear it etc. no need to follow up ?

Thanks for the info mate.:wavemulticolor:

trout · May 24, 2014, 06:51:14 AM

Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='49964' dateline='1400879803'
Quote from: 'trout' pid='49963' dateline='1400879056'I am still waiting for a batch from NGC that left New York on 12/5.
Customs may have a "Backlog"

Thanks trout, so you just wait for the custom to clear it etc. no need to follow up ?

Thanks for the info mate.:wavemulticolor:

Yes all you can do is wait, I know that is frustrating especially as this is your first submission.

ausproofs · May 24, 2014, 06:59:17 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='49966' dateline='1400880074'
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='49964' dateline='1400879803'
Quote from: 'trout' pid='49963' dateline='1400879056'I am still waiting for a batch from NGC that left New York on 12/5.
Customs may have a "Backlog"

Thanks trout, so you just wait for the custom to clear it etc. no need to follow up ?

Thanks for the info mate.:wavemulticolor:

Yes all you can do is wait, I know that is frustrating especially as this is your first submission.

Thanks again mate, this wait is killing me ....

purplepennyhunter · May 24, 2014, 08:19:05 AM

Sounds like Customs have your package as it was declared over $1,000. You'll get a letter from them and have to prove you sent the goods out and likely have to pay GST for them to release them. That is always a pain in the butt.

ausproofs · May 24, 2014, 08:33:17 AM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='49973' dateline='1400885345'Sounds like Customs have your package as it was declared over $1,000. You'll get a letter from them and have to prove you sent the goods out and likely have to pay GST for them to release them. That is always a pain in the butt.

Thank you PP, that's a real pain in the butt. :dodgy:

I do not get the logic as why I have to pay GST to release the coins... I can prove I send the coins to US for grading (I have the documentation to prove it) ... If this is the case it is economically unviable to send coins to US for grading unless I am getting some very high value coins graded...

Thanks anyway... More and more Tax ... Oh well, what can I do ?

emu666 · May 24, 2014, 08:40:47 AM

Don't worry, you will not have to pay GST.

ausproofs · May 24, 2014, 08:53:15 AM

Quote from: 'emu666' pid='49976' dateline='1400886647'Don't worry, you will not have to pay GST.

Thanks Emu, if I have to pay GST, it would be better for me to buy graded coins from a dealer than getting raw coins graded... Let's see what happen...

Thank you guys for all your responses...

ausproofs · June 11, 2014, 07:16:55 PM

Hi Guys, for those who have done PCGS or NGC grading submission, what did you have to do to get the coins cleared from customs ? It's been 3 weeks and 3 email exchanges, nothing is happening... any guidance is greatly appreciated.... Thank you...

trout · June 11, 2014, 07:32:10 PM

Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='52137' dateline='1402480015'Hi Guys, for those who have done PCGS or NGC grading submission, what did you have to do to get the coins cleared from customs ? It's been 3 weeks and 3 email exchanges, nothing is happening... any guidance is greatly appreciated.... Thank you...

I can't help you Mate I have never had a real problem like this (touch wood) PP or Mark may have more insight about this and I am certain that Feathers would know :ok:

ausproofs · June 11, 2014, 07:36:46 PM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='52139' dateline='1402480930'
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='52137' dateline='1402480015'Hi Guys, for those who have done PCGS or NGC grading submission, what did you have to do to get the coins cleared from customs ? It's been 3 weeks and 3 email exchanges, nothing is happening... any guidance is greatly appreciated.... Thank you...

I can't help you Mate I have never had a real problem like this (touch wood) PP or Mark may have more insight about this and I am certain that Feathers would know :ok:

Thanks mate.. do you have to do anything when you get your packages ?

Fr45h3R · June 11, 2014, 07:42:07 PM

Just an assumption, would we be eligible for exemption as it is Australian goods being returned ?

http://customs.gov.au/site/page5350.asp#e950

Is the PCGS slab an alteration to the item ?

trout · June 11, 2014, 07:47:53 PM

QuoteThanks mate.. do you have to do anything when you get your packages ?

All I have to do is sign for them then rip them open and show my Mate what I got back that owns the general store where my post office is. :angel:

ausproofs · June 11, 2014, 07:50:49 PM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='52144' dateline='1402481873'
QuoteThanks mate.. do you have to do anything when you get your packages ?

All I have to do is sign for them then rip them open and show my Mate what I got back that owns the general store where my post office is. :angel:

What's the trick? Have you ever had coins worth over $1000 coming back ?:idea: