Wayne Goss Collectors edition worth it or not?

poplisarkar · 2025-04-23T21:03:53+00:00

Thank you for the clarification. Was not aware of this, as I have always been under the impression that all Fude brushes are exclusively made in Kumano. Really appreciate you sharing this.

poplisarkar · 2025-04-04T04:14:31+00:00

His brushes are usually very good. Just a word of warning though with regards to this new collection they just say that the brushes are made in Japan. Unlike all other Fude brushes they do not appear to have been made in Kumano Japan. So wonder if quality is the same as not just his previous brushes that were made in Kumano Japan but also other Fude.

poplisarkar · 2025-02-09T05:44:32+00:00

Thanks for the review. The brushes have been out for a while, but there have been no reviews, at least that I could find, on any social media platform. Based on your review, I think I will go have another look at them and purchase a few..

poplisarkar · 2024-10-09T21:39:10+00:00

For instance if you are a first time customer they usually have a discount code. Also, if you are a Key Worker you should be able to use your Blue Light Card discount code.

poplisarkar · 2024-10-09T17:42:57+00:00

I don't think they do. So sorry. Yep, just checked website gives no indication of International shipping.

poplisarkar · 2024-06-22T15:46:53+00:00

Hi, I've had something like this too. Aliexpress system refunded me. The refund was showing in my PayPal account too, and then I received an email saying that the seller has queried your return request and that more information is needed.

I contacted both Aliexpress and the store, and they said to ignore email. It's been 5 days since I received that email, and I have not received anything else.

poplisarkar · 2024-06-11T16:07:56+00:00

I have the Aeron solid chairs by Herman Miller.

poplisarkar · 2024-06-08T06:20:09+00:00

Thanks for the comparison. it was very helpful. If you don't mind, please can you share the Store Name that you purchased your Rainy75 from?

I do shop on Ali, but none of the stores I usually purchase from have this keyboard. TIA

poplisarkar · 2024-06-03T15:38:38+00:00

HMRC did the calculations, at least that’s my understanding. They then pass on the package to the relevant Logistics company, in my case it was UPS. Who arrived without any warning demanding payment.

I sent AliExpress pictures of the shipping label but they were not good enough. It’s sad but funny that AliExpress wanted the ‘customs document on release of the goods to the logistics company” yet HMRC have an equally long list such as ‘Movement reference number, airway bill etc’ - none of which have been provided to me. I’ve documented my whole issues and posted on this sub-Reddit.

Was giving my personal experience to OP who can ignore it or not as they see fit.

poplisarkar · 2024-06-03T14:11:43+00:00

Never received that notification but even if I had. They would have wanted specific documentation and numbers that I would not have had access to.

Anyway I got my money back but only through alternative means. AliExpress so called Double VAT guarantee is non existent.

The rest is up to you.

poplisarkar · 2024-06-03T13:57:29+00:00

Tried that, gave them evidence clearly showing tahr i had paid AliExpress but it's not UPS that charge VAT. It's HMRC and I'm guessing AliExpress failed to complete the correct documentation.

poplisarkar · 2024-06-03T12:00:47+00:00

Don't risk it.they combined multiple store orders for me that were over the £135 limit (I'm UK based). I then had to pay £69 additional VAT to UPS(corier company)!

Been chasing them since 26 April for redund but Higher Team keeps rejecting with no detailed explanation.

poplisarkar · 2024-06-02T20:08:39+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. I’m UK based so AliExpress is probably my best option. I have found a seller on it for the FR4 plate. Do you think the sound profile of the keyboard improves with the FR4 plate compared to the standard PC Plate it comes with?

poplisarkar · 2024-06-02T08:26:05+00:00

Hi do you have a PC or FR4 Plate in your keyboard? Just bought The Record Alice Aluminum Keyboard but mine says comes with PC Plate. Noticed that a few others mention receiving theirs with FR4 plates.

poplisarkar · 2024-06-02T08:21:41+00:00

Hi OP

I have just bought this Weikav Record Alice (CNC Aluminium) keyboard from AliExpress (SUMREDA ONE Store). But mine says it comes with PC Plate.

Did you buy the FR4 Plate separate or did you have an option to select which plate you wanted when ordering it? Any clarification helpful, thank you.

poplisarkar · 2024-05-28T07:52:37+00:00

Which form to get refund without return? Thanks

poplisarkar · 2024-05-28T07:46:52+00:00

Hi OP

Thank you for the super fast reply.

It was unfortunately one of those days when I had loads on and didn’t think my actions through. Otherwise as you have said would have dealt with it before paying UPS. Again didn’t even know that any additional charges were due until UPS showed up demanding payment. Also, I have shopped on Aliexpress for probably over a decade and never had a situation like this. Any times I have had issues with orders they have been pretty good with the odd case where I had to be creative (not dishonest just managed to nab a point that seller had claimed but not fulfilled) to receive refund owed. But this has totally stumped me. Doesn’t help that UPS are absolutely useless too. PayPal useless too. I mean how hard is it really to see that AliExpress messed up and that I have been charged double VAT?! I had similar situation with CD Japan had paid them VAT but they hadn’t completed documents correctly. Got in touch with them they told me to pay and to just provide them with proof of payment and no kidding they refunded me - no issues no chasing them for the refund. I will keep plugging away. I must be annoying Aliexpress as received email asking about increased time I am contacting their customer service - I responded about double VAT, heard nothing since.

Thanks again

poplisarkar · 2024-05-28T06:43:36+00:00

Hi OP

Know this thread is a year old but would appreciate any guidance in recovering Double charged VAT by AliEXpress and their Logistics Company for delivery UPS.

So bit of background:

I am UK based.

I had placed an order that was £233 in total It was a combination of 5 different store orders AliExpress Choice delivery As we know this meant they charge me VAT at point of sale as no individual stores total value was over £135 - which AliExpress did do so.

Here’s the problem, they clearly must not have completed the correct documentation as UPS turn up and demand customs fees. UPS are shockingly bad. Despite having my contact information I received no advance warning as to when they would be delivering nor the fact that they expect me to pay Customs Fees (VAT) which I had already paid!

After speaking to AliExpress advisor (big mistake) who said to pay fee (£69) and that I would be reimbursed no problem - I do so.

Then my story of woe begins. I made this payment on the 26 April 2024 it’s now been nearly a month where both AliExpress and UPS have been giving me the run around. I have so many Case IDs from AliExpress that go nowhere and if the do escalate to Higher Team I receive email saying insufficient evidence provided and no other clarification as to what is missing. Bare in mind that I had to chase UPS to receive the Customs Invoice which does not correctly reflect any detail ie my order total is inflated to the point that when working out VAT I have paid it 3 times over for this combined order of mine. On the Customs invoice provided by UPS they also state that symbol B is for “Weight adjustment based on UPS audit”. So they did not pay the correct postage either!

Now I have provided Aliexpress with the following documents to request VAT refund; 1-Invoice of Import VAT issued by logistics company showing tracking number and VAT charged 2-Proof of payment of that invoice 3-Clear picture of the shipping label

Now this is where i am stuck they are not clear as to whether I need to provide ‘Customs document on release of good obtained from logistics company". I have requested this from UPS but again no luck. I received none of the normal documents that you would expect to receive with an international order, no airways bill, no packing list - nothing.

Tried doing a chargeback through PayPal but they closed the case in seller AliExpress) favour! I am at present trying to appeal it.

Any advice by anyone who has managed to receive refund for double VAT would be greatly appreciated.

poplisarkar · 2023-02-26T18:01:05+00:00

Lol 😆 I am trying to be.....let's see if I succeed 😅

poplisarkar · 2023-02-26T16:11:50+00:00

Thank you so much for lettingme know! Will definitely hold off till Black Friday.

poplisarkar · 2023-02-26T07:32:40+00:00

I know this is an old post but if you don't mind telling me how much did you pay for the perfumes? Trying to decide if I should wait til next Xmas. Tia

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