Thorne jar filling set up

[jenkinsbrynmair]

now HMRC might stick you for VAT at 20% on arrival though

you forget the import duties - plus handling charges from the courier/agent

 

[plain_hunt]

I would love one of these, but seems a bit overkill for 150 jars a year

And I jar about that as well, but I do like shiny things….
I’ll have a good look at them next week.

 

[plain_hunt]

This seems to be the same machine direct from China supplier, now HMRC might stick you for VAT at 20% on arrival though
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14529331...ZleoiArYxT5wddUExrr0ogDYJXWL5EGBoCxwgQAvD_BwE
But would still come in at £480 for a unit then cheaper than buying here.

We didn’t get charged vat when I bought a set of foundation rollers from China, and they were more than £500.

 

[Newbeeneil]

This seems to be the same machine direct from China supplier, now HMRC might stick you for VAT at 20% on arrival though
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14529331...ZleoiArYxT5wddUExrr0ogDYJXWL5EGBoCxwgQAvD_BwE
But would still come in at £480 for a unit then cheaper than buying here.

Plus the £110 delivery charge!

Edit, with everything included probably easier to buy local and get guarantee and service.

 

[pargyle]

Maisie’s had one of these at the beekeeping show in Telford. Lots of interest
https://bees-online.co.uk/product/small-honey-bottling-machine/

This one is on Alibaba ..shipping negotiable - I've bought from Alibaba in the past -they usually ship single items as 'manufacturer sample' and they normally escape VAT and customs duties. There's always a risk but even with shipping it's £100 cheaper at least buying direct.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...offerlist.normal_offer.d_image.e3a57191uYxcpg
But .. my honey bottling requirements don't warrant this sort of scale - my two £1.20 plastic jugs suit me at present - when I'm organised I can do 30 to 40 jars an hour including labelling. If I needed to do 300 to 400 it would be a different matter.

 

[IGPebble]

This seems to be the same machine direct from China supplier, now HMRC might stick you for VAT at 20% on arrival though
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14529331...ZleoiArYxT5wddUExrr0ogDYJXWL5EGBoCxwgQAvD_BwE
But would still come in at £480 for a unit then cheaper than buying here.

It is, all the machines are made at the same factory in China. I've imported plenty of bits from China and it's honestly hit and miss whether you get hit with customs and import.

For me, I got Thornes because I can return it without issue if it develops a fault, and it also comes with the bucket and custom hose port already setup so I could just use it straight off the bat.

You have to look at it from a cost/benefit analysis, I'm fine paying an extra £100 for less risk especially on a purchase that expensive, and if you did get stung with full import charges and VAT (which is very possible) you'd be paying about the same but with no warranty, bucket, hose adapter or viscus nozzle attachment (extremely useful, stops all honey drops).

That's just my choice though, others may have a different mindset.

 

[Minxpinx]

It is, all the machines are made at the same factory in China. I've imported plenty of bits from China and it's honestly hit and miss whether you get hit with customs and import.

For me, I got Thornes because I can return it without issue if it develops a fault, and it also comes with the bucket and custom hose port already setup so I could just use it straight off the bat.

You have to look at it from a cost/benefit analysis, I'm fine paying an extra £100 for less risk especially on a purchase that expensive, and if you did get stung with full import charges and VAT (which is very possible) you'd be paying about the same but with no warranty, bucket, hose adapter or viscus nozzle attachment (extremely useful, stops all honey drops).

That's just my choice though, others may have a different mindset.

I agree with you.

 

[Stubbin wood]

I've got to the point where filling jars by hand has become a real bore. I'm wondering if anyone on here has one of these Smart Weighing and Filling Machines from Thorne? Smart Weighing and Filling Machine

I've been eying it for a while and would love to get some reviews, please.

The capacity would suit me well and it doesn't have miles of pipework to lose lots of honey in/to clean + it doesn't take up much space... is it too good to be true?!

I purchased one from china on AliExpress for and it’s the exact same as the thornes sell and makes life a lot easier

with Ali express. Your money is protected as the seller doesn’t receive the funds Untill your receive the item and confirm it’s been delivered
￡430.56 | Convenient Honey Filling Machine 50g~2500g Filling Scale Stainless Steel Honey Filling Machine Viscous Paste Filling Machine
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKCTXrO

 

[ericbeaumont]

same as the thornes sell and makes life a lot easier

Does AliExpress include warranty, bucket, hose adapter or viscous nozzle attachment (extremely useful, stops all honey drops)?