USA electronics in the UK

[Rs2oo]

Advice please. I'm thinking of buying some electronic goods from a U.S. website and want to know if the wiring is compatible with the UK. Can I take their 2 pin plug off and replace it with a UK 3 pin and just plug it in or is the wiring different ?

[Rs2oo]

Ok sounds good. The item is £27 so will work out the import duty on that, can only be a few quid.

[Rs2oo]

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Crafty_ said:

£27 + Shipping + duty (depends exactly what it is, but lets say 5%) + VAT. Whoever brings it in will charge you a customs clearance fee - £12-15.

So long the postage is only about £10 it'll end up being about £65 in your hands.

Shipping is free with the purchase. GearBest.com

[Rs2oo]

Sheepshanks said:

What's the item? A lot of cheapish stuff has a separate power supply - either a wall-wart or power brick. They're usually (but not always) multi-voltage.

Here's the item.
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_110914.html?...

[Rs2oo]

Just wanted a cheap handbag size tablet for the wife, we have an Asus which we are very happy with and this looks the part. However, I will take advice and go for the one on Argos. I have ordered a watch and sports health band from this site so will see what the quality is like and if I get stung by import duty !