Thread: Is Bodybuilding.com safe to order from?

Just joined the forum today and am pumped up to learn! I'm only 17 so I don't have a credit card. I want to buy my supplements and pay thru paypal. The only site I have found that allows this is bodybuilding.com. I even found some bodybuilding.com coupons at http://www.coupongravy.com/bodybuilding-com-coupons/ that I can use to save some money. Is it safe to have them ship the stuff overseas? I'm only ordering protein, creatine, etc. Also, do you guys know of any other sites that accept paypal?

Thanks!

Protein will be held by customs and destroyed as it's a diary import, and you can only import diary by filling in certain forms and paying a massive 40% tax on import.

I think it's worth noting that the only reason supplements are sometimes more expensive in the UK is because retailers must pay all taxes due on them. This can be very high (e.g. up to 62% on some goods from memory).

If we tried to avoid paying the tax, those people responsible would be stamped on by HM Revenue, and could be prosecuted for criminal offences.

Taxes are very high in the UK because we have a "free" healthcare service, extensive social security and other benefits of living in a relatively caring, compassionate society. I wish as retailers we could avoid the taxes on import, but if we did, we'd be guilty of tax evasion and I'd end up in prison.

Kieran

Originally Posted by Biceps21

Also, do you guys know of any other sites that accept paypal?

Thanks!

eBay. Seriously. I used to get a lot from reputable sellers who just happen to have an eBay store. Or get a prepaid Mastercard, you don't have to be 18 to have one as there's no credit facility.

I think Predator Nutrition do. My mate has a local store called maximumsportnutrition.co.uk and they also accept paypal.

Originally Posted by dmcc

eBay. Seriously. I used to get a lot from reputable sellers who just happen to have an eBay store. Or get a prepaid Mastercard, you don't have to be 18 to have one as there's no credit facility.

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there are british stores which use paypal - my site does, search around you will find some

the problem with getting it from bodybuilding.com (which is a good legit site) is that along with the taxes the shipping will kill any price savings on heavier items

TONEs of uk supplement shops m8!!!!
not sure if allowed to post them on here or not
Google it

Good post BB-WAREHOUSE.

And to the O-P go on ebay and you will find companies that for example have a website or shop that sell on ebay to, and you can pay with paypal.

Prob false economy with those vouchers due to tax and duty you'll probably be liable for.

Plenty of good supps companies in the UK