Customs clearance

shay1604

Hi
I am wondering if anyone can help. I bought LEGO from aliexpress and now my package is stuck in customs. I bought LEGO from a company called LEPIN who copy LEGO creations but don’t counterfeit as LEGO trademark doesn’t appear anywhere on their designs.
My question is will customs see this as counterfeit and destroy the goods .
This is a present for my sons birthday and the value of the goods I bought was €92 but the same product from LEGO is €350 which I cannot afford . Before you throw hate at me for purchasing this I am a single father of 4 kids and have a very limited budget so please understand my situation.
I am terrified that they will destroy it and I have no extra money for his birthday, so my question is will this be destroyed even though the LEGO trademark does not appear anywhere on the entire package.
Thanks in advance for any help

CeilingFly

So they COPY lego creations???

Eh, design copyright.

I suspect you won't be seeing the package.

RossieMan

If they open it they'll destroy it. If you send over the invoice to them and it's like building blocks or something it might pass. Good luck. Get in touch with them.

shay1604

CeilingFly wrote: »

So they COPY lego creations???

Eh, design copyright.

I suspect you won't be seeing the package.

Thanks for comment

shay1604

RossieMan wrote: »

If they open it they'll destroy it. If you send over the invoice to them and it's like building blocks or something it might pass. Good luck. Get in touch with them.

I sent them invoice today , I’ll know more in the next few days but I’m just really anxious that it will get destroyed, even if they destroy the instructions would I be able to keep the bricks? Thanks for the constructive comment I appreciate the help

5rtytry56

shay1604 wrote: »

even if they destroy the instructions would I be able to keep the bricks?

Very Unlikely.

shay1604

5rtytry56 wrote: »

Very Unlikely.

Ok thanks I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🀞

CeilingFly

If it doesn't arrive, you should be able to do a chargeback from credit card, but don't mention anything about it being "a copy".

Simply say it did not get delivered.


Aside from that, might be better to have your son's expectations a little lower - not overly easy to do though in today's consumer world

5rtytry56

CeilingFly wrote: »

So they COPY lego creations???

Eh, design copyright.

I suspect you won't be seeing the package.

LEGO has gone through a ROCKY BUSINESS PERIOD:

So LEGO is going to act robustly in a legal context, and will want action in this regard.

shay1604

CeilingFly wrote: »

If it doesn't arrive, you should be able to do a chargeback from credit card, but don't mention anything about it being "a copy".

Simply say it did not get delivered.


Aside from that, might be better to have your son's expectations a little lower - not overly easy to do though in today's consumer world

I agree 100% but I told him if he did good in school I’d get it for him . A friend put me into this site and now I regret it . I should have just saved what I could. It says on the site that if it’s not delivered in a certain time I get a full refund . Which is up in 4 days . Thanks for the helpful comment it’s much appreciated

CeilingFly

5rtytry56 wrote: »

LEGO has gone through a ROCKY BUSINESS PERIOD:
.

Not by any measure. Sales dropped last year, but still came in at €4.7 Billion!
That's 450% higher than the 2007 sales, but down 8% on their best ever year of 2016.

RossieMan

You'll have zero chance of keeping anything if they find it In breach. I'd be interested to hear what they decide. I'd say it'll depend on what the invoice states the product is.

shay1604

RossieMan wrote: »

You'll have zero chance of keeping anything if they find it In breach. I'd be interested to hear what they decide. I'd say it'll depend on what the invoice states the product is.

It has picture of the car and beside it it says blue racing model car . This is exactly what I send them. I will let you know the outcome as soon as I know anything . Thanks for the comment it’s not looking good for me

RossieMan

Ah you got it sent with DHL, thats where you made the mistake. They will always charge you for customs. It's not the worst thing, being honest. Means you'll probably get it. They'll just charge you about 25-30 euro for the privilige.

shay1604

RossieMan wrote: »

Ah you got it sent with DHL, thats where you made the mistake. They will always charge you for customs. It's not the worst thing, being honest. Means you'll probably get it. They'll just charge you about 25-30 euro for the privilige.

Oh really I don’t mind to be honest paying 25-30 just to get it . Thank you so much for the help

RossieMan

You should hear back around lunch time tomorrow or so from previous experience. Hopefully good news.

shay1604

RossieMan wrote: »

You should hear back around lunch time tomorrow or so from previous experience. Hopefully good news.

Thanks again I will let you know

ohnonotgmail

shay1604 wrote: »

It has picture of the car and beside it it says blue racing model car . This is exactly what I send them. I will let you know the outcome as soon as I know anything . Thanks for the comment it’s not looking good for me

that is a direct copy of a lego set so you might be out of luck

ohnonotgmail

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

that is a direct copy of a lego set so you might be out of luck

It is even called lego ing

ohnonotgmail

Deleted User wrote: »

It is even called lego ing

yeah they didnt try. Oddly it has 400 more pieces than the official set.

idnkph

Where in the country are you? I'm sure I have some full Lego sets that my kids have grown out of that you can have if it's gets destroyed.
I was a single father of 3 also at one time and I know how tough it can be financially and what strain it can take on your own mental health.

shay1604

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

that is a direct copy of a lego set so you might be out of luck

Ya this is what I am afraid of all I can do is hope

whiterebel

RossieMan wrote: »

Ah you got it sent with DHL, thats where you made the mistake. They will always charge you for customs. It's not the worst thing, being honest. Means you'll probably get it. They'll just charge you about 25-30 euro for the privilige.

At that value it was going to be nabbed by customs, no matter who shipped it.

shay1604

idnkph wrote: »

Where in the country are you? I'm sure I have some full Lego sets that my kids have grown out of that you can have if it's gets destroyed.
I was a single father of 3 also at one time and I know how tough it can be financially and what strain it can take on your own mental health.

Hi
Just saw this comment now , I am down south of the country on tipp -cork border. Thank you for the kind offer but I’ll figure something out. Thanks for understanding my situation and you’re dead right it’s very hard mentally to keep all the balls juggling and keeping everyone happy. Thank you again for the kind offer it is very much appreciated

idnkph

shay1604 wrote:

Hi Just saw this comment now , I am down south of the country on tipp -cork border. Thank you for the kind offer but I’ll figure something out. Thanks for understanding my situation and you’re dead right it’s very hard mentally to keep all the balls juggling and keeping everyone happy. Thank you again for the kind offer it is very much appreciated

No bother. Keep the chin up and don't be afraid to lean on people when you need to.

ED E

whiterebel wrote: »

At that value it was going to be nabbed by customs, no matter who shipped it.

If it goes AP its actual C&R agents scanning, with a courier its their own staff on behalf of Customs. They only care about the cash and not infringements.

shay1604

Hi all
Just got it delivered this morning , had to pay tax of €35 but still a bargain at €125 in total . Thanks to everyone for the helpful comments and generosity. It was truly appreciated thanks again
Seamus

Tina82

give DHL a copy of your invoice and payment details (paypal etc). it wont be destroyed ... i have experience in this area.

CeilingFly

shay1604 wrote: »

Hi all
Just got it delivered this morning , had to pay tax of €35 but still a bargain at €125 in total . Thanks to everyone for the helpful comments and generosity. It was truly appreciated thanks again
Seamus

With 4031 pieces, - that's 4031 chances of walking on a lego brick in bare feet, you may yet wish Customs kept it

kavo89

<Snip> Have a look at the charter before posting again.

shay1604

CeilingFly wrote: »

With 4031 pieces, - that's 4031 chances of walking on a lego brick in bare feet, you may yet wish Customs kept it

it’s the worst pain known to man