Yeah exactly :( I think the only way we can avoid to get customs if the value on the package is very low, maybe under $20? And the package is small. Or move to Japan XDDDD
Exactly, I don't understand how they can still charge customs on something that is used. And plus a lot of times we buyers are able to get a very good deal, and paying very little for items (either new or second-hand) for a fraction of the original price. And I think it is unfair for the customs people to estimate a value on the item not knowing if we actually bought it that cheaply (doesn't matter if it was name brand or whatnot, it just so happened we got lucky and got it cheap). And giving you only two choices of either paying the customs or have the item(s) shipped back to the original owner is basically just forcing you to have to pay anyways. :(
I really do hope that in the future, the laws that govern what gets charged for customs is improve so it is more fair for the citizens. And there should be a clear guideline as to what value will be charged for customs, what type of items are going to be taxed and charge for customs....etc.
Oh man, if only I could move to Japan. I would order so many things, my wallet would not be pleased hahah
I hope the customs issue gets fixed, too. With the amount of online shopping that's done nowadays, they'll have to find out a way to regulate it better.
Exactly, I don't understand how they can still charge customs on something that is used. And plus a lot of times we buyers are able to get a very good deal, and paying very little for items (either new or second-hand) for a fraction of the original price. And I think it is unfair for the customs people to estimate a value on the item not knowing if we actually bought it that cheaply (doesn't matter if it was name brand or whatnot, it just so happened we got lucky and got it cheap). And giving you only two choices of either paying the customs or have the item(s) shipped back to the original owner is basically just forcing you to have to pay anyways. :(
I really do hope that in the future, the laws that govern what gets charged for customs is improve so it is more fair for the citizens. And there should be a clear guideline as to what value will be charged for customs, what type of items are going to be taxed and charge for customs....etc.
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I hope the customs issue gets fixed, too. With the amount of online shopping that's done nowadays, they'll have to find out a way to regulate it better.
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