Bell helmets at Amazon

[Stew]

I just recived an email tonight from Amazon, theyve got a variety of lids at up to 80% off, theyre mostly M,L and XL and look to be a bargain, I cant put a link in because my email is blocked at work put if you google Bell helmets at amazon you should find them pretty easy, hope its some good to someone

Edit : http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=p ... 31&ie=UTF8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Frankie]

Wow, some cracking prices if you are the market for a bell helmet.

[Bratty]

Never been a fan of Bell helmets but there's some great discounts.

[D6Nutz]

Blimey, that is a good find. I do need a new lid, but haven't got the cash spare at the moment for the one I want. This could be an ideal as a temporary measure.

Anyone know anything about bell lids? How do they rate for safety, noise, etc.

[rocket]

Been looking for a new lid for some time and really tempted by these.

[rocket]

Thanks for the link stew I've taken a punt on one see what it's Iike

[Kwacky]

Chuff me those are some serious bargains

[D6Nutz]

Thanks for the link stew I've taken a punt on one see what it's Iike

which one did you go for ??

[Monty]

Me too, nice find Stew. I've fancied one of these for years.

Not sure what the fit is like but the quality is fantastic.

Absolute bargin!

[Binno]

Haha

Bell

[rocket]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bell-A258FM5BLS ... 74&sr=1-14

Went for that in medium

[duke63]

That M5X is a five start rated helmet in the Sharp tests.

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/bell-m5x" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Stew]

I plumped for this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JX9VXM8/r ... 71_TE_item" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; at that price its got to be worth a punt

[StMarks]

I like my Nexx Carbon lid.
But I thought I'd take a look, as you all seem to think there are some good deals to be had.
It seems they are not all quite so reasonable.: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bell-Carbon-BEL ... ell+carbon" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jack]

thats about the going rate for an HP3 - its a full on F1 lid

[Rob]

Chaps, for those of you who purchased one of these, I saw the below post on another forum (hotukdeals) where they noticed they were charged for VAT on their amazon invoice. No VAT should be added for protective clothing so he managed to get the VAT portion refunded. May be worth checking your amazon invoice and sending their CS an email if you have

Comments:Hello,

I just placed an order with you for a motorcycle crash helmet. I then looked at the invoice breakdown and noticed it has been charged with VAT added to the price stated of £88.11 (£17.62 VAT @ 20%). As it is protective clothing, it should be exempt from VAT and not applied to this product. As this is the case, I should not have to pay the additional £17.62.

I would be grateful if you would look into this and arrange any refund due.

Thanks

Reply from Amazon.......
Message From Customer Service
Hello,

My name is Karl. I have received your email and understand that you would like to know why you have been charged VAT on your order for a helmet which comes under safety item.

In accordance with the laws governing members of the EU, Amazon.co.uk is obliged to charge VAT on all orders delivered to destinations in member countries of the EU.

In the United Kingdom, the VAT rate is 0% on a number of select items, including books, children’s clothing and safety gear. However, many items in our catalogue are subject to the UK VAT rate of 20%, by law.

Below is a link to the criteria for helmets:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/custome ... ie=UTF8&no.." onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/custome ... =200135940" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For items that are subject to VAT, the RRP and/or Price on the website includes UK VAT.

For a complete list of VAT rates, please review the VAT Rates Help page:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/custome ... eId=502578" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If there is even one item in your order that is subject to tax, we are obliged to levy 20% VAT on that item as well as the postage and packing for the entire order. It is possible to place orders for items subject to VAT separately from those not subject to VAT.

Furthermore, giftwrap is considered a "non-essential" service so it is charged at 20% VAT.

When VAT applies to an order, the relevant charges will be clearly reflected on your e-mail confirmations and invoices.

Please remember that VAT charges only apply to orders being sent to member countries of the EU.

For dispatch to countries outside of the EU, VAT will not be charged. These packages may however be assessed for import or customs fees, depending on the laws of the particular countries.

Customs or import duties are levied once the package reaches the destination country. For certain destination countries, Amazon.co.uk will estimate and collect an import-fees deposit during the checkout process. These funds will be used to pay the import fees on your behalf to the appropriate authorities, when your package reaches the destination country. The estimated import-fees deposit will be displayed in the order summary in the checkout.

If an estimated import-fees deposit is not displayed in the checkout order summary, additional charges for customs clearance will have to be borne by the recipient. We have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they might be. Since customs policies vary widely from country to country, you may want to contact your local customs office for further information.

I hope this helps. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Warmest regards,
Karl


Once I had this one I replied saying that he had confirmed that there was no VAT due and this backed it up. The next I got was to say they were refunding and another later confirming they had. Hope this helps

[duke63]

That's what comes of big multinational companies trying to avoid paying tax.

I try and avoid using Amazon as much as possible these days for that reason.

[rocket]

Ill have a look thanks Rob

Stew thanks so much for posting this up got the lid today and im really happy with it fit is good and its so light. Just need to test it on the bike.

[Stew]

Ill have a look thanks Rob

Stew thanks so much for posting this up got the lid today and im really happy with it fit is good and its so light. Just need to test it on the bike.

No worries mate, got mine the other day and well impressed with mine