[mattJT]

I've only ever bought once from the US, equally off of ebay, an that was actually my last ebay purchase.

I ordered it on the 18/04/11 and it arrived to my door on 28/04/11.

Is your item a packet or a parcel tho? Mine was only a bumper so came in a smallish jiffy bag.

Sure I've read stuff on here from people who have bought larger items and consequently have to then pay customs on the item, when me Mrs bought some make uppy stuff from the US it got held up via customs/post office as an extra fee had to be paid before she could collect it.

Hope that helps