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Hmmm.. DHL also seem to want to charge me 20% VAT on my incoming lots. I guess I will need to speak with them tomorrow. Any key points to emphasise? This wasn't a problem with medals from the #71 sale in 2020, so I guess it must be a "benefit" of Brexit!
J

Hi Jan,

Just make it clear that the items are old medals over 100 years old.
They will check the documentation supplied by City Coins which will corroborate this.

I did have a few problems this time. An attempt was made to charge at 20% after their customs department had already agreed the levy should by 5%.

If you can, try and speak to Susan Studman (Operations Agent) on 0208 664 1005.
email: susan.patricia.studman@dhl.com

She was the person who finally sorted things out for me.

Neville

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DHL just delivered my (modest) winning lots for CC73. In the end they were quite OK about amending the import duty down to 5% from 20%, mainly because the paperwork from City Coins clearly supported this classification, so thanks to them for being so professional. Thanks also to Neville for the advice.
I hope everyone else is enjoying their early Xmas presents from this sale!
Cheers,
Johnathan

Hi

I am grieved to report that Natalie Jaffe, of City Coins, Cape Town, passed away yesterday 17 January 2023.

Adrian

This is deeply saddening news.

I was only able to get to know Natalie in the last few years and remember sitting in her office in Cape Town talking all things medals. It was very enjoyable.

I was able to work closely with Natalie on the 2020 catalogue and thoroughly enjoyed that experience, finding Natalie a real joy to work with.

I will miss her very much.

Very sad news. From what I understand she has been ill for a long time but, in typical Natalie fashion, she soldiered on - always delivering on her annual City Coins auctions no matter what, come what may.

A true legend and an inspiration to us all. She is already missed. I never met her but feel although I have lost a family member.

Rory