Taken the plunge on a Grainfather

Soton · Jul 29, 2015

Well I have taken the plunge on buying a Grainfather, well sort of! I'm on a reserve list to get one from Belgium when there next delivery comes in in a couple of weeks time
Hopefully the pound will stay strong against the Euro and it should work out about ÃÂ£565 delivered.
I bounced a few emails to the shop in Belgium and spoke to Niels, who was amazingly helpful, he explained he can't guarantee anyone any Grainfather until the new delivery comes in as he has been let down with numbers once they arrive at his shop
He has a dangerous online shop as he stocks lots of great brewing kit, it looks like it could be my goto overseas supplier while the pound is strong

Chippy_Tea · Jul 29, 2015

Dangerous

Soton · Jul 29, 2015

Chippy_Tea said:
Dangerous

Dangerous as in it could be very costly with the great equipment on sale and the idea that its a bargain while the pound is strong against the Euro: cheers:

melyn · Jul 29, 2015

Grandfathers??:-D

Soton · Jul 29, 2015

I just realised that I should of put a link to the online shop
https://homebrewshop.be/en/

paul3944 · Jul 30, 2015

Does it have a continental style 2 pin plug as opposed to a UK 3 pin plug?

From my experience of living abroad there might be issues with warranty etc

Regards
Paul

Badseed1974 · Jul 30, 2015

ÃÂ£594 at Geterbrewed, should come down to ÃÂ£565 with discount, you'd get it quicker and a bit closer to home if you have any issues :)

Soton · Jul 30, 2015

Badseed1974 said:
ÃÂ£594 at Geterbrewed, should come down to ÃÂ£565 with discount, you'd get it quicker and a bit closer to home if you have any issues :)

Thanks that's good to know

Soton · Jul 30, 2015

Badseed1974 said:
ÃÂ£594 at Geterbrewed, should come down to ÃÂ£565 with discount, you'd get it quicker and a bit closer to home if you have any issues :)

I just checked on there Irish site and if I buy in Euros I should work out at about
ÃÂ£555 if delivery is free this might be a better option, thanks for the tip: cheers:

MyQul · Jul 30, 2015

melyn said:
Grandfathers??:-D

I tried to do what soton is up to and order one cheaply from a euro site. Problems is I can only speak English, so when on old Belgian guy turned up on my doorstep I knew I wouldn't be seeing that 500 quid again

Tony1951 · Jul 30, 2015

I'm going to be a grandfather in the next few weeks.

:)

MyQul · Jul 30, 2015

Tony1951 said:
I'm going to be a grandfather in the next few weeks.

:)

Congratualtions mate! : cheers:

Tony1951 · Jul 30, 2015

MyQul said:
Congratualtions mate! :

LOL - I'll pass that on to those responsible.

Cheers.

: cheers:

glynb · Jul 30, 2015

I'd just make sure there are no import taxes before ordering from abroad! not sure how it works ordering within the EU. Just a thought though.

http://www.dutycalculator.com/hs-co...ng-equipment/8438.40.0000/8438.40.0000/3803/#

Tony1951 · Jul 30, 2015

No duty charges or extra VAT at all within the EU.

I've bought a lot of gear from China over the years and never been charged any extra duty or VAT even for items costing a hundred quid. Strange that. Chancellor is missing a trick there. From America, I've been hit every time unless the duty / vat was paid upfront.

MyQul · Jul 30, 2015

Tony1951 said:
No duty charges or extra VAT at all within the EU.

I've bought a lot of gear from China over the years and never been charged any extra duty or VAT even for items costing a hundred quid. Strange that. Chancellor is missing a trick there. From America, I've been hit every time unless the duty / vat was paid upfront.

Shhh! Don't let the bugger know!

glynb · Aug 2, 2015

I love my grainy.. I'm running out of corny kegs!

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