This is how you stand in the on-line world. Everything you need to know about shopping online in the US Buying goods online from American companies is increasingly popular among British consumers. Many products are much cheaper in the States than in the UK, and you can get great deals on CDs, DVDs and other electrical goods and computer software. CDs that would typically cost 13- 15 in the High Street can end up costing you less than 10 from the States. Also, CDs and videos are often released in the US before they arrive in the UK, so you can get them online before they hit British shops.
Internet shopping is no different to mail order shopping - the same rules apply.
The majority of international sites sell in US dollars. As a rough guide, dividing the price by 1.6 will give the approximate price in UK pounds sterling. Check out our currency converter for the most accurate conversions. All goods imported into the UK are subject to inspection and may be liable to VAT and duty. Products imported via the Internet are no different to mail order and the same rules apply.