MystixEL

I just bought something from ebay for the first time.
What are things i can tell the seller to minimize or elmiate fees/taxes? what shipping company should he use?

imported_BoOsTd

isnt it the sellers responsability to provide shipping, at the buyers cost? I always get my stuff from the States via UPS, and I dont think there is anything you can do to reduce the tarrifs and taxes other than the seller making out the invioce on the package for a lower price, or ive heard if you mark the package as A gift Item, then everything is waved...but ive never tried it so I cant confirm it...

imported_94EG6HB

Ask for "GIFT" status.

Ship USPS..

Less BS..

MystixEL

well the item is like 60usd, should i ask him to declare it as 20USD? would that make a difference

imported_BoOsTd

ya it will save you taxes, and it the gift status will save you tarrifs

The G2 Racer

Ask for it to be marked as a 'GIFT'. No fees for you to worry about.

Crash_Rx7

if it is marked as a GIFT will this still void tariffs (customs??)
on UPS? or only USPS

T-Shirt Ninja

Only USPS, cause if you mark it gift via UPS they still charge you brokerage which is like 20+ bucks. Just go USPS its the best IMO

The G2 Racer

UPS never charaged me.

Astroboy

You might still have problems sending it as gift since gifts are free of tariffs for value up to $60 only. Best to send USPS (since the brokerage (i.e. handing) fee is only $5 and can be $40+ with UPS). Also, have the seller mark as "warranty replacement" to avoid duties and taxes.

T-Shirt Ninja

You're lucky then cause I got charged 20 bucks brokerage and taxes on a 15 dollar item

UPS

Nova_Dust

UPS gives you warrantee when the item gets lost, but not a full coverage. They pay by the weight. So if you order some light rims and got lost, well too bad...

Postal Service don't have guarantees. If the item is lost during shipping, then it is gone.