Carlo Franco tie - Ebay seller sartorialsolutions

[Luc-Emmanuel]

edited. problem solved.

 

[newtrane]

I just wanted to add that I now got the tie and it is very nice.

However, at a total of USD 195.00 this turned out to be an expensive buying experience.

USD 120.00 for the tie
USD 25.00 for shipping and handling
USD 50.00 customs fees
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USD 195.00 total

 

[NoVaguy]

custom fees are a hassle, but they're the importer's problem. one of the reasons i generally avoid buying things across borders.

 

[newtrane]

I never had a problem with customs fees ...

 

[leconnaisseur]

You could try to have the seller remove all price tags and the invoice and mark the package as a "gift".

And, if the tags are important, ship them to you in a letter.

 

[Mr. Checks]

Federal prison isn't worth $50 bucks.

 

[Will]

Always specify delivery by the U.S. postal service. Either Fed Ex or UPS stick you with both customs and a fee for providing the service of charging you a fee. The USPS does not.

 

[kirbya]

Originally Posted by Will

Always specify delivery by the U.S. postal service. Either Fed Ex or UPS stick you with both customs and a fee for providing the service of charging you a fee. The USPS does not.

YES, YES, AND YES! One of the few instances where USPS comes out ahead.