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The UK has started forcing sellers from other countries to collect VAT and forward it to the UK.We have looked over sales over the past few years and found that we do not have enough sales to UK buyers to warrant the hassle of setting up a VAT certificate and quarterly payments.  We regret that we will no longer sell to UK buyers on this platform.  Any sales that come through will be refunded with an explaination as such. Our high quality rc bearings are still available on our eBay sto …

We are currently out of stock for the 16003 std bearing which is used on a lot of 60-120 size engines.  We expect to get more in early March.  In the mean time, take advantage of the great prices on Stainless Steel bearings for those engines.

All of our product prices are NET which means we do not collect VAT from you and send it to the UK.  Smaller sales used to be VAT exempt but beginning 1 Jan, the UK Government has removed the exemption for purchases under 135GBP.  Be prepared to begin paying VAT for all purchases coming from outside the UK. We will be assesing the impact on our business that this change makes.

It is truly a shame that some sellers are trying to mislead buyers with deceptive wording in their ads.  Such wording as being sourced from USA dealers, trying to make you think you are getting a USA made bearing for a couple bucks. If you are paying less than $20-30 a bearing, it is not made in the USA.  Also, if you are getting a supposed SKF 6902 for under $30, it is a fake. Here is a link to an actual SKF authorized distributors ad for a standard 6902. Motion Industries 6902Claimin …