Questions tagged [shipping]
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Import duties if fulfillment by seller on Amazon
Just to be clear, I am not talking about FBA, but rather fulfillment by the seller. Let's also assume the seller is based on a country other than the buyers' or the registered Amazon marketplaces.
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Reclaiming VAT on temporary scientific import from CAN to UK
I've arranged for the airfreight import via fedex of a used tablet computer to the UK from Canada. It's required to run a scientific instrument for ~2.5 months on a field campaign in Antarctica. I am ...
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How to minimize customs handling fees while buying online
Last year i bought some item online, its price was CAD$22 i needed this item very urgent so i selected DHL for shipping (I have same experience with other shipping companies) so total cost including ...
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Sending Goods and Bank Transfer Scam?
I have an online clothes webshop on Aliexpress.
Recently I have been approached by a buyer on Aliexpress who only wants to buy the goods directly and through (international) Bank Transfer.
The buyer ...
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Can I Dispute Non-Received Item Even if I Used PayPal as a Guest
I purchased a Sari on Etsy in September 2020.
Etsy put general note that says "please excuse, there may be delay due to COVID". I used PayPal as a guest (and I got email confirmation of my ...
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Why is shipping for a small item cheaper to a commercial address? Can I take advantage?
Browsing eBay (USA) I saw an item with these characteristics:
24 x 18 x 12 inches (60 x 45 x 30)
About 60 lbs
Shipping was running about $145 to my address, which was ~40% of the price of the item.
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Which insurance should I use for international shipping?
My cousin is moving back to his home country and he is shipping all his stuff via international shippers. And they provide two types of insurances. They are as follows:
All Risk Insurance: Your ...
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Gift cards and possible hidden import taxes
I live in Canada and want to order something from USA. The total in CAD is $45 (including shipping, but I don't think tax is), and I have a $50 prepaid MasterCard gift card. How do I know if there ...
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What should I do with a duplicate item sent in error?
I bought an item online. The sender gave me the wrong tracking number, so I thought the parcel is missing (ending up in some other address). She also checked, hence she sent me another package.
But ...
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Is a 40-50% Brokerage Fee Reasonable for Items Shipped Across the Border?
Recently I had a package shipped by UPS. When the man came he said I owed $49 in brokerage fees, almost HALF of the total value of the $100 item.
Is it reasonable to charge this much?
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How to insure belongings on road trip?
I'm shipping my car with a reputable carrier across the country. I am going to put some of my belongings in the trunk. I have insurance on the car, but if I wanted to insure the items in the trunk ...
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Is pacific tycoon a legitimate company? [closed]
I keep seeing advertisements for pacific tycoon on youtube - they're looking for people to buy shipping containers, and lease them back, or some variation on that theme.
Are pacific tycoon a ...
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Ways to ship a package worldwide and get paid by the receiver on delivery?
I want to sell and ship some products that are expensive.
Is there any way to post a product and get the money from the receiver at delivery? My service needs to be available in Georgia, Armenia, ...
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