The duties you can expect for the GT + batteries, delivered by DHL to the Netherlands (hint: it’s taxes all the way down):
Value added tax: €31,92
Administrative costs: €14,50
Value added tax on the above administrative costs: €3,05
For a total of €49,47.
My Paypal payment was $143.28. With US$1 = €0.835764 , US$143.28 = €119.748. If I naively use the maximum VAT from https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/btw/, I get 119.748*0.21 = €25.15, but the invoice gives €31,92. It would be interesting to find out how they arrived at their value.
People wonder why we in Europe chose ‘registered’ along with a long wait. That right there is OVER half the lights value when you add it all up. I understand businesses being hit with it, but individuals buying flashlights etc…..no. £500/Euro should be the limit, not £30!!!!. What makes me laugh though is they charge €17.55 just to charge us VAT lol!
The duties you can expect for the GT + batteries, delivered by DHL to the Netherlands (hint: it’s taxes all the way down):
Value added tax: €31,92
Administrative costs: €14,50
Value added tax on the above administrative costs: €3,05
For a total of €49,47.
My Paypal payment was $143.28. With US$1 = €0.835764 , US$143.28 = €119.748. If I naively use the maximum VAT from https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/btw/, I get 119.748*0.21 = €25.15, but the invoice gives €31,92. It would be interesting to find out how they arrived at their value.
People wonder why we in Europe chose ‘registered’ along with a long wait. That right there is OVER half the lights value when you add it all up. I understand businesses being hit with it, but individuals buying flashlights etc…..no. £500/Euro should be the limit, not £30!!!!. What makes me laugh though is they charge €17.55 just to charge us VAT lol!
Mine has arrived yesterday here in Germany and I had to pay 36.16€, including 12.50€ administrative costs plus 2.38€ tax for this. AFAIR there were no administrative costs till 2016 or early 2017.
It doesn’t matter if you order with DHL or registered Air Mail here in Germany. You must pay the taxes for imports worth of more than 22€ (26,30€ cause taxes under 5€ are free). If you get your package without coustoms and don’t pay the taxes you’re a tax evader.
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone involved with the GT build . Received mine yesterday via DHL and they don’t mess around. Got notification on Tuesday morning that it was leaving Hong Kong and was on my doorstep by Wednesday afternoon.
According to DHL my GT went out with the driver this morning…unfortunately that coincides with a winter storm rolling in. We’ll see if he actually makes it today.
I received DHL tracking two days ago – apparently it is waiting at home for me!! Couldn’t be better timing as we are going camping tomorrow. Is it overkill? Maybe, but that’s just my style.
Since no one reported any new tracking notices, I guess Neal was not able to ship out that 3rd order at the end of last week. Maybe it will be this week.
At this time I am in no hurry for shipping
It is shipped, when it is shipped
My only concern is to know the tracking code with enough time to correctly make the customs declaration
The tracking is essential to present the customs declaration
JasonWW wrote:
You can call them once a day and they can check for any shipping labels created going to your address.
Thank you
I’ll try
It is shipped, when it is shipped
I do not know if my Giggles was sent
I have not received the DHL tracking number to make the customs declaration
Many have received the Giggles without being sent the DHL tracking number
I need the tracking number to correctly make the customs declaration and avoid problems
Yesterday I called the DHL office in my country
They informed me that they report the tracking numbers only to the sender
They suggest that if the seller does not send me the tracking number start a dispute in Paypal
I will send an email to the payment address of Neal requesting the information
If I do not get a coherent answer unfortunately I will start the dispute in Paypal
Oh joy, my GT just arrived today. WOW! It’s all I can say. What a truly impressive light it is. The reflector is even more impressive once you see it in person with your very own eyes. I just arrived home from work, just in the nick of time for DHL to make the delivery of my GT. I was gitty with anticipation, opening the package, just like a kid on Christmas day, opening his/her presents.The size of this light can only be appreciated in person with your own eyes. To say that pictures do NOT do this light justice, would be an understatement.
Ladies and gents, I present to you the new throw King. Beam shots will be coming.
In some of the photos, I am comparing the GT to my Astrolux MF02. The difference in size is amazing. In other photos, I have the Acebeam X-80. I had bought a carry bag for my GT from some of the suggestions here on the forum. It’s a generic brand bag, but it does the job. I bought it on Aliexpress for about $6/8 dollars. My GT fits quite nicely in the bag. I also bought the boot cover for my GT from my local store. It fits quite nicely on the GT head. I also had ordered the batteries, as you can see, they came in the battery carriers. I’m a newbie, I don’t know if I’m posting the images correctly, but the links are here.
I did notice one problem, I believe I got the GT with the opaque button. I can hardly see it when the light is off. How can I get a replacement boot for the button?
Oh joy, my GT just arrived today. WOW! It’s all I can say. What a truly impressive light it is. The reflector is even more impressive once you see it in person with your very own eyes. I just arrived home from work, just in the nick of time for DHL to make the delivery of my GT. I was gitty with anticipation, opening the package, just like a kid on Christmas day, opening his/her presents.The size of this light can only be appreciated in person with your own eyes. To say that pictures do NOT do this light justice, would be an understatement.
Ladies and gents, I present to you the new throw King. Beam shots will be coming.
In some of the photos, I am comparing the GT to my Astrolux MF02. The difference in size is amazing. In other photos, I have the Acebeam X-80. I had bought a carry bag for my GT from some of the suggestions here on the forum. It’s a generic brand bag, but it does the job. I bought it on Aliexpress for about $6/8 dollars. My GT fits quite nicely in the bag. I also bought the boot cover for my GT from my local store. It fits quite nicely on the GT head. I also had ordered the batteries, as you can see, they came in the battery carriers. I’m a newbie, I don’t know if I’m posting the images correctly, but the links are here.
I did notice one problem, I believe I got the GT with the opaque button. I can hardly see it when the light is off. How can I get a replacement boot for the button?
Those pictures are big. If you click the “quote” button under my post you can see the coding I used to get your picture to show.
I had a few minutes so I just recoded all the pics for you.
.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
According to DHL my GT went out with the driver this morning…unfortunately that coincides with a winter storm rolling in. We’ll see if he actually makes it today.
DHL isn’t the United States Post Office, snow has stayed this courier from the swift completion of his appointed rounds. We’ll see when they attempt a redelivery.
GT Package No. 455 received.
For my surprise and even fun I got my BLF GT two days ago. Just thought that it will take some more time to happen,
cause I didn’t get respectively had any information about the shipment at all.
Anyway, – “the new sheriff in town” arrived, packaged well protected, in perfect looking condition, shows up awesome overall build quality and, as far I can say after little short testing, seems to work very well. It has a real impressive brightness, that lights up an even more impressive range of distance.
In short version -, an absolute really fantastic, damned f#*\king great bunch of a lovely crazy hell of a flashlight.
Will have a lot of fun with it.
Biggest compliments and thousand thanks to all the members of the hard working crew , that helped during the long and complicated process, to transform the great GT idea into GT reality.
At least want to say, that it would be really nice and desirable, if our dear old fellow “The Miller” will hopefully be back soon.
I was thinking the same thing.
When I don't watch a sporting event live, I avoid BLF (and some other websites) until I see the game.
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And… they still won’t know how it happened from what I said.
A true battle by both teams….. a great game!!
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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Just got the DHL txt that Giggles is on it’s way down under. Should be here by Friday.
am I the first ozzie got BLF GT?
Nico -.-
Received GT with batteries yesterday, very nice.
Thank you BLF
So whatya think?
djozz quotes, "it came with chinese lettering that is chinese to me".
"My man mousehole needs one too"
old4570 said "I'm not an expert , so don't suffer from any such technical restrictions".
Old-Lumens. Highly admired and cherished member of Budget Light Forum. 11.5.2011 - 20.12.16. RIP.
It’s massive and it makes Convoy L6 look like a baby
Will test out beamshot comparison with other throwers tomorrow night.
Tint is too warm for my taste. Im planning to swap with 35 HI E2 3C for more lux
Nico -.-
I’ve received mine today, and it is HUGE!!
Thank you very much to the BLF GT team to make this happen!!
People wonder why we in Europe chose ‘registered’ along with a long wait. That right there is OVER half the lights value when you add it all up. I understand businesses being hit with it, but individuals buying flashlights etc…..no. £500/Euro should be the limit, not £30!!!!. What makes me laugh though is they charge €17.55 just to charge us VAT lol!
The BLF Flashlight / Accessory / Battery / Spares Retailers Thread with Discount Codes
/\/\/\…. Wow.. that is sad!
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
Mine has arrived yesterday here in Germany and I had to pay 36.16€, including 12.50€ administrative costs plus 2.38€ tax for this.
AFAIR there were no administrative costs till 2016 or early 2017.
It doesn’t matter if you order with DHL or registered Air Mail here in Germany. You must pay the taxes for imports worth of more than 22€ (26,30€ cause taxes under 5€ are free). If you get your package without coustoms and don’t pay the taxes you’re a tax evader.
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone involved with the GT build . Received mine yesterday via DHL and they don’t mess around. Got notification on Tuesday morning that it was leaving Hong Kong and was on my doorstep by Wednesday afternoon.
Mine showed up out of the blue today. I didn’t get any notice from DHL though. I had ordered and paid for batteries but they didn’t show up
DUTY in Canada was 17.57
Thanks to the BLF GT team for this beauty
Did you order the batteries at the same time as the light?
I know that some people added them to their order too late to be shipped with their light. I’m wondering if this happen to you.
If you ordered them at the same time, then you should contact Neal and let him know that your order was missing the batteries.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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http://budgetlightforum.com/comment/1239805#comment-1239805
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
Yeah, it seems that is the reason they didn’t come together. I’m sure Neal will ship them out seperately then.
Itsme also asked the same question on the battery thread.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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/\/\/\ .. Yep, I noticed that too. .
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
/\/\/\ …… Thanks for the heads up.
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
According to DHL my GT went out with the driver this morning…unfortunately that coincides with a winter storm rolling in. We’ll see if he actually makes it today.
I received DHL tracking two days ago – apparently it is waiting at home for me!! Couldn’t be better timing as we are going camping tomorrow. Is it overkill? Maybe, but that’s just my style.
It is shipped, when it is shipped
I do not know if my Giggles was sent
I have not received the DHL tracking number to make the customs declaration
Many have received the Giggles without being sent the DHL tracking number
I need the tracking number to correctly make the customs declaration and avoid problems
Yesterday I called the DHL office in my country
They informed me that they report the tracking numbers only to the sender
They suggest that if the seller does not send me the tracking number start a dispute in Paypal
I will send an email to the payment address of Neal requesting the information
If I do not get a coherent answer unfortunately I will start the dispute in Paypal
Sorry
Sorry for my bad English (gogole transtorla)
Oh joy, my GT just arrived today. WOW! It’s all I can say. What a truly impressive light it is. The reflector is even more impressive once you see it in person with your very own eyes. I just arrived home from work, just in the nick of time for DHL to make the delivery of my GT. I was gitty with anticipation, opening the package, just like a kid on Christmas day, opening his/her presents.The size of this light can only be appreciated in person with your own eyes. To say that pictures do NOT do this light justice, would be an understatement.
Ladies and gents, I present to you the new throw King. Beam shots will be coming.
In some of the photos, I am comparing the GT to my Astrolux MF02. The difference in size is amazing. In other photos, I have the Acebeam X-80. I had bought a carry bag for my GT from some of the suggestions here on the forum. It’s a generic brand bag, but it does the job. I bought it on Aliexpress for about $6/8 dollars. My GT fits quite nicely in the bag. I also bought the boot cover for my GT from my local store. It fits quite nicely on the GT head. I also had ordered the batteries, as you can see, they came in the battery carriers. I’m a newbie, I don’t know if I’m posting the images correctly, but the links are here.
I did notice one problem, I believe I got the GT with the opaque button. I can hardly see it when the light is off. How can I get a replacement boot for the button?
Those pictures are big.
If you click the “quote” button under my post you can see the coding I used to get your picture to show.I had a few minutes so I just recoded all the pics for you.
.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Click this to go to signature links. I'm still around, just not reading many new threads.
where can i buy the lens cover Jason?
Nico -.-
lcortez321 says he bought it at a local store in New York. You’ll need to ask him for the info.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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DHL isn’t the United States Post Office, snow has stayed this courier from the swift completion of his appointed rounds. We’ll see when they attempt a redelivery.
GT Package No. 455 received.
For my surprise and even fun I got my BLF GT two days ago. Just thought that it will take some more time to happen,
cause I didn’t get respectively had any information about the shipment at all.
Anyway, – “the new sheriff in town” arrived, packaged well protected, in perfect looking condition, shows up awesome overall build quality and, as far I can say after little short testing, seems to work very well. It has a real impressive brightness, that lights up an even more impressive range of distance.
In short version -, an absolute really fantastic, damned f#*\king great bunch of a lovely crazy hell of a flashlight.
Will have a lot of fun with it.
Biggest compliments and thousand thanks to all the members of the hard working crew
, that helped during the long and complicated process, to transform the great GT idea into GT reality. 
MACS
Macs0647, DHL or registered?
I bought my lens cover from
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/cart.jsp
OP/TECH USA Hood Hat, XX-Large
$9.95 US dollars
I don’t know how much the shipping will be to different locations.
Thanks Jason WW, I did not realized how big the photos were. My apologies. My first time posting pictures.
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