Beware I have just received my order consisting of three pairs of crocs, two childrens disney style and one adult. Before I could lay my hands on them I had a ransome note from Parcelforce. I had ordered my crocs from Taylorshoes in the US and they were a right bargain. $29.99 and no tax per pair. I paid for Priority International Mail @ $32, this still made them only about £20 per pair.

Taylor Shoes use UPS as a carrier from the US but once it hits our shores it then goes via British Mail Rip Off - Parcelforce. They charged £7.69 VAT (not actually payable on childrens shoes) and then £8 Parcelforce clearing fee. This is to cover the cost of admin, cost of a man having to go to the IR building (despite the fact that they are actually in the same building!!).

I realise that I am liable for the VAT on the adult shoes (although I do not consider shoes to be a luxury more a necessity)

I am sick and tired of being ripped off in this country. I absoulutely hate it! I am tired of the scum that are allowed to exist here, who think its there god given right to steal what they want rather than work for it like I have to do. Or expect to be given it whilst they sit around on their fat backsides. Sorry I know this is the crocs thread but this is the icing on the cake of an already hideous year the story of which is best kept for another forum.

Back to the crocs. I have ordered for myself a size 7 (US (), now I am a person that wears mules, birkenstocks etc all the time. I find with these though that to keep them on I end up with my toes stubbing the end despite have plenty of room at the back. Any suggestions.