Prom Dresses From Overseas Auction Sellers: Five Things You Need To Know

Posted on 11th December 2010 in Prom Dresses UK
Prom dresses UK
by -mrsraggle-

Prom Dresses From Overseas Auction Sellers: Five Things You Need To Know

Browse online auction sites and you’re sure to be amazed by the number of bargain prom dresses being advertised. However many people fail to factor in shipping charges, customs duty and VAT before purchasing a gown and end up with a prom dress which costs more than they expected. In addition to this, buying overseas may make it harder to get a refund if you receive a gown that does not match the description.

The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the things to bear in mind when buying prom dresses from overseas auction site sellers.

1. They may be making money on the shipping charge, not the purchase price

Does the price of the gown seem too good to be true? Many sellers offer a very low price on prom dresses and make their money from charging very high shipping charges. They do this because they know that many consumers will focus on the purchase price, treating the shipping price as an incidental cost. In some cases, by the time you’ve added on shipping costs, you can end up paying more than three times as much as you expected.

What to do: Many people focus on the bargain purchase price and try to put the postage price out of their mind. When ordering a prom dress from overseas the cost of shipping becomes part of your cost of purchasing the item. Always check the postage price and calculate the total amount that ordering this dress will cost you before making the decision to buy.

2. Overseas Prom Dresses will cost you 30% more than you think

If you’re importing a prom dress into the UK from a county outside of Europe you will be charged VAT and Customs Duty by HMRC if the amount you pay (for the item, shipping included) is over £70. VAT and Customs Duty are calculated based on the shipping and purchase cost. Once added on these taxes will normally increase the price of prom dresses by around 30%. This means if you pay £50 for the dress and £70 for delivery the total you will end up paying will not just be £120, it will be close to £160.

What to do: Contact HMRC for advice on how to work out the VAT and customs prom dresses attract.

So let’s say you receive a gown and wish to return it.  What are your options with regards to prom dresses which don’t fit or don’t meet their descriptions?

3. It will cost you money to return the Dress

If the factory agrees to let you return your prom gown then don’t forget that you’ll be the one who has to pay out for international postage to send it back to them.

What to do: Ensure that you bear this risk in mind when purchasing your gown

4. You may find UK law unenforceable

What happens if the factory refuses to allow you to return an item? If you were buying from a UK seller you have the options of contacting Trading Standards or taking the seller to small claims court. However, while UK law is enforceable in the UK, you may find it very difficult to enforce if you’ve bought prom dresses overseas.

What to do: Be aware of the risks involved; the greatest protection you have are therefore the threat of negative feedback or using a protected payment method.

5. Raising a dispute may not be successful

If worse comes to worst and the seller won’t refund your money for a dress which doesn’t match the description then you have two options. You can either threaten the seller with negative feedback or (if you’ve used a secure payment method) you can raise a dispute. However do bear in mind that such disputes are often difficult to settle and it is by no means a guarantee that you will definitely get your money back.

Buying prom dresses overseas from online auction sellers not only has hidden customs and VAT costs, it also has inherent risks. Be aware that buying abroad often means paying high shipping costs, customs duty, VAT and can affect your ability to return an item with which you are not satisfied. With this in mind you will be in a position to make an informed decision about whether the costs and risks involved in buying from an overseas seller make it a good option for you.

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About the author:

Victoria Ward is the Managing Director of Prom Royalty, an exclusive label specialising in prom dresses, ball gowns and evening dresses.

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Looking for Best Quality Festival Tents From Gelert? Opt for Pop-up-tent

Posted on 26th October 2010 in Gelert Tents
Gelert Tents
by DG Jones

Looking for Best Quality Festival Tents From Gelert? Opt for Pop-up-tent

If you are thinking of going out for holidays along with your family members or if you are planning a memorable hang around trip with your friends, the most important thing that you need for sure is a tent. Tent is one such thing that is must for enjoying your trip in the best manner.  Looking on the utility and demand of tents there are several online as well as offline stores available from where you can buy tents of all kinds like pop up tent or festival tents.

Where to buy: pop up tent and festival tents?

As stated above also there are various online as well as offline stores available from where one can buy tents of all shapes and sizes. However if you want to save your precious time and want to find one such online store that not only offers best quality pop up tent and festival tents but also various camping accessories, then Pop-up-tent is the name you must trust upon.

Why Pop-up-tent only?

There are various online shops available from where one can have pop up tent and festival tents but what makes Pop-up-tent the premier choice is a long list of various important features. Some of the most important features that explain why Pop-up-tent is regarded as the one stop shop for pop up tent and festival tents are stated as under:

1.      Offers latest Gelert tents: The first and the most important reason why Pop-up-tent is considered as the best online shop for various tents and camping accessories is because of the fact that it offers the latest Gelert tents designed by the most innovative designers. Thus it is sure to get the most innovative as well as pleasing designer tents at Pop-up-tent.

2.      Makes available all sorts of tents and camping accessories: The second most important feature of Pop-up-tent is that it is an online store that makes available all sorts of tents and camping accessories. It maintains a very good stock of classy and durable tents, however in case there is any specific variety of tent that is not there in its stock then it arranges that on request also within 7 days. Thus you can take the charm of buying any sort of festival tents or other tents from Pop-up-tent.

3.      Offers best quality and at very reasonable prices: Price is one such factor that is considered very important for everyone. It is because of this factor also Pop-up-tent is considered as the best tent provider as it offers best quality durable tents and camping accessories that too at very good prices. So what else you need?

4.      Offers easy to buy options: The forth most important feature that puts Pop-up-tent ahead of other online sites offering tents is that it offers very easy to buy payment options. This site understands that the time of customers is very valuable and so it cares for their convenience. It is because of this reason it accepts both debit as well as credit cards and enables them to buy any sort of tent or camping accessories instantly.

The above mentioned are just few features that are enough to explain why thousands of people opt for Pop-up-tent for buying tents and other camping accessories.

For quality pop up tent and festival tents , there is no better online shop than Pop-up-tent.

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From Avante Garde To Fantasy – Luxury Holidays With Outwell Tents

Posted on 3rd October 2010 in Outwell Tents
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by lildude

From Avante Garde To Fantasy – Luxury Holidays With Outwell Tents

Of all the tent suppliers in the UK, Outwell has to take the prize for originality when it comes to names. Yet Avante Garde, Fantasy and Montana aren’t empty marketing ploys – they describe the integral concepts of Outwell tents perfectly, which is why we at Outdoor World Direct sell so many of them.

Names like Bear Lake, Vermont and Montana sum up perfectly the “great outdoors” concept of Outwell. However remote the destination, buyers are secure in the knowledge that their spacious living accommodation will stand up to all weathers, while offering pure luxury and comfort via a range of integrated living features. Camp fires and grizzly bears are entirely optional, of course. These tents stand up just as well to a blowy weekend in Norfolk as a break in the Canadian Rockies.

When it comes to cutting-edge luxury, spaciousness and innovative design, Outwell’s Avante Garde range is all the name suggests. These latest tunnel tents are ideal for modern outdoor living, reflecting the designs of trendy Avante Garde loft apartments.

If you’re used to city dwelling, you’ll love the Ohio, with its chic interior colourways, solid steel construction, large, weather-protected porch and sewn-in groundsheet. Like all the tents in the Avante Garde series, it has a spacious, unique interior arrangement with bedrooms arranged along one side. This, together with the extra-wide dimensions and panoramic windows, creates an immense living space with instant open-plan appeal. Avante Garde is all about living in style and entertaining in luxury. With walk-in privacy wardrobes, add-on guest bedrooms and a large, luxurious porch for evening cocktails, you and your friends can live a bourgeois lifestyle – on a budget.

Of course, if you have very young children you’ll be mainly entertaining them, and we at Outdoor World Direct would be hard pressed to find a better solution than the new Fantasy range of Outwell tents. They come complete with outdoor games sets and integrated, brightly coloured playrooms – something Outwell is already famous for, and which can be found in our accessories department. Yet that’s not all – whereas most tents come in drab, khaki colourways, the Fantasy range is designed in a bright, vibrant blue that makes your tent easy to spot, whether it’s on a busy summer campsite or a festival ground.

Bad weather is the one thing that can spoil an outdoor holiday. However, Outwell Fantasy tents are built around tried-and-tested standards like the Montana 6, known for its ability to stand up to all weathers. The built-in groundsheet, large vented windows and robust construction ensures fun and comfort whatever the climate.

Today, more people than ever are turning to camping as an alternative to self-catering or hotel accommodation. There are literally thousands of sites to choose from across Europe – and beyond. Outwell realise that, for many families, camping is a new prospect – which is why their tents are made to be as pitch-friendly and comfortable as possible.  We at Outdoor World Direct stock a full range of Outwell tents, and thoroughly recommend them for both seasoned campers and newcomers – whether they’re trendy couples or young families.

Emma writes articles on Outdoor World Direct’s tents including product guides on Outwell Tents

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How Do Massage Chairs Differ From Regular Treatment Tables?

Posted on 5th September 2010 in Massage Chair
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by yoz

How Do Massage Chairs Differ From Regular Treatment Tables?

As a massage therapist, you likely wonder which equipment is the best for your business. Perhaps you have seen massage chairs and treatment tables and wondered if there was a benefit of one product over the other. Both massage chairs and treatment tables have benefits, so you will need to evaluate your business’s needs when choosing between these products.

Main Differences Between the Two

There are several main differences between massage tables and massage chairs. First, massage chairs can be portable, whereas massage tables are stationary for the most part. Portable tables do exist, but are not as common as portable chairs. Massage tables require patients to lie down in order to receive a massage. Massage chairs allow patients to receive massage therapy from a seated position. Finally, when you give a massage with a massage chair, you will not have to bend over quite as far as you will with a table.

Benefits of Massage Chairs

Massage chairs have many benefits over massage tables. They are far more portable than tables. Whether you are visiting a local fair or taking your business into corporate offices or malls, you can do this so much easier with a massage chair.

Also, massage chairs allow you to give a massage to someone while they are fully clothed. Some patients are uncomfortable removing their clothing for a massage, even though you handle the massage as a trained professional. With a massage chair, this is no longer an issue.

You will not have to bend over as far when you use a massage chair. This can make it easier on your back to give the massage. Sometimes bending over the massage table creates strain on your back, and this is limited somewhat with a massage chair.

Benefits of Massage Tables

Massage tables also have many benefits as well. Because clients usually remove their clothing to receive a massage on the table, you can use therapeutic oils to help the muscles relax. Also, you will have easier access to the major muscle groups with a table.

Some massage chairs, particularly portable ones, do not hold up well under the repeated strain that comes from multiple clients. Keep in mind that you may have some clients that are overweight, and your massage apparatus needs to be able to withstand this weight. Massage tables, particularly permanent ones, tend to be sturdier and can handle the stress of repeated usages much better than chairs.

Massage tables are made out of one main surface. This makes them easier to disinfect between clients. There are fewer crevices and folds in a massage table than in a massage chair.

Special Types of Massage Chairs

If you decide that massage chairs are the best fit for your business, or if you decide to use both chairs and tables for your business, you should know that there are a variety of massage chairs on the market. Portable massage chairs are made out of aluminum so they are strong while at the same time lightweight. They can be adjusted when you set them up to accommodate patients of different shapes and sizes.

You can also choose a desktop massage chair. If you visit offices to deliver your services, this can help. These chairs sit on the top of your client’s desk or any other flat surface in the office. You can deliver your massage without taking too much time out of the client’s day.

Finally, you can choose on-site massage chairs. These are more durable than portable chairs. They also can be adjusted for different sized clients. If you wish to give seated massages at your clinic, this is the type of chair to use.

Whether you use a chair or a table, you are providing important services to your clients as a massage therapist. Take the time to evaluate the differences between massage chairs and tables. Then you will be able to decide which is best for your business.

Source1 Medical is a medical supplier of physical therapy equipment, massage therapy supplies as well as massage chairs and tables.

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Hotel Spas Go From Strength to Strength

Posted on 24th August 2010 in Hotel Spa
Hotel Spa
by Toprural

Hotel Spas Go From Strength to Strength

Hotel Spas go from strength to strength.

As we approach the end of another decade the Spa and in particular, the Hotel Spa industry continues to boom. In the last twenty years the success and popularity of hotel spas has been incredible. Nobody with in the industry could have forecast this in their wildest dreams. Many moons ago a Hotel was, quite simply a Hotel and a Spa was, simply a Spa. It is now apparent that the gap between the two experiences has been bridged, which in some cases now offers guests the ultimate experience in hotel spas.

So when did Hotel Spas become so popular?

This story dates back to the 1980`s when a hotel was specifically a venue that would supply their guests a service of overnight accommodation, breakfast, lunch and evening meal, bar and entertainment varied from hotel to hotel. On the Spa side of things there were twelve boni fidi Health Farms across the United Kingdom. A Health Farm in comparison is a venue that would offer their guests an opportunity to relax, unwind, pamper, de tox, weight loss, fitness advice all this combined with overnight accommodation. In essence a Health Farm was a retreat where you could get away for a few days in glorious settings get pampered and enjoy leisure facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms and gym. So there was a distinct difference between a Hotel and a Health Farm.

During the late eighties some of the larger groups of hotel chains such as De Vere, Macdonald, Marriott etc saw a gap in the market. The gap was to bridge the link between a Health Farm experience. They figured if they could provide similar facilities, activities and treatments to their guests then this would open up a whole new market that up until then they were unable to reach. So large multi million pound investments began, hotels started to add leisure facilities to compete with Health Farms, they added beauty salons with anything from 3 – 12 beauty rooms which would allow them to compete for Spa Break business and also Spa Day business, they added gymnasiums together with fully qualified gym instructors so that guests could be introduced to the facilities, be taught how to use them safely.

So from the late 80`s and all through the 90`s more and more hotels developed themselves into hotel spas. Luckily enough for the Health Farms, thanks to magazine editorial and TV coverage the boom in health, fitness and pampering had already began so there was plenty of business for everyone. TV commercials for foods and and total healthier lifestyles all helped to feed the boom as people were being brainwashed in to looking after their health.

Today there are around 300 quality Hotel Spas across the United Kingdom, varying in price of course but all will offer Spa Breaks, Pamperdays, Spa Days and Spa experiences very similar to that of their competitors which are health farms. Hotel Spas continue to go from strength to strength as the boom has not yet reached its plato. If hotel spas can provide latest spa experiences in terms of treatments, healthy dinning options and top quality leisure facilities then they are sure to capture more and more of this ever increasing market.

The Beauty of Hotel Spas.

The beauty of taking a break at hotel spas is that it gives you the best of both worlds. On one hand you will be given the opportunity to relax and unwind in picturesque settings where activities can even include, jogging trails, hot air balloon, horse riding, mountain biking and on the other hand you can use the same facility for weddings, corporate conferences or team building events with a slant on health and fitness. Children under the age of sixteen are also made welcome where as some other resorts such as Health Farms you will find that there is an age restriction of 16.

Hen parties are the latest boom with in the boom! More and more Hen’s preferring the pampering feeling to that horrific hangover! With some Group Pampering Spa Days starting from as little as £60 per person this would include two treatments, lunch and use of leisure.

So if its a flexible Spa experience you are after then its gotta be Hotel Spas.

Stephanie Brown loves to call herself a Spa addict. For more information on best health farms or hotel spas and spa days in UK, she recommends you to visit http://www.spalinks.com

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