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1933 Dated Stroller Suit
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How can they value that suit so highly?
herringbonekid
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The seller has 19 feedbacks... I assume it's as always with inexperienced or clueless sellers:
either they assume is trash worth next to nothing or they think "it's old - it must be worth a fortune".
P.S.: The ebay costums calculator is a hoot as well. 306 USD just for import fees.
either they assume is trash worth next to nothing or they think "it's old - it must be worth a fortune".
P.S.: The ebay costums calculator is a hoot as well. 306 USD just for import fees.
herringbonekid
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P.S.: The ebay costums calculator is a hoot as well. 306 USD just for import fees.
titter ye not ... for $800 that's about right for UK import duty from the US. [huh]
Baron Kurtz
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The pieces aren't even intended to go together. Jacket (and presumably waistcoat) made by International Tailoring Co of Chicago, Il for a Mr P. Youngblood in 1932. Trousers made for one Mr C. H. Bliedung on July 7th 1933 by The Chas Polachek Company of Milwaukee, WI.
Both of these are quite well known makers. I've seen a lot of suits made by both of these, who I think were CMT houses catering to provincial small town tailors and such.
Both of these are quite well known makers. I've seen a lot of suits made by both of these, who I think were CMT houses catering to provincial small town tailors and such.
Baron Kurtz
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If I recall correctly clothing customs duty is charged at 9% ($76.50 including the $50 shipping). Then you pay the Parcel Force handling charge which used to be £12 ($20) or so. Your total cost now is $800 + $50 + $76.50 + $20 ($946.50). Then you pay VAT on this total, currently at 20% ($189.30). Grand total of $1135.80, of which $285.80 (£171.21) is duty and related charges.
Now, Customs and Excise being the scum that they are (I have no issue with import duties, just with the attempts by government agencies to knowingly scam the consumer into paying more than they owe), they tend to do their calculations on the assumption that every number mentioned above is in pounds sterling. You will therefore likely be charged £285.50 rather than the correct £171.21. While it's easy to get your money back from HMRC it take s along time.
Also, when you order a leather jacket remember that customs duty is not 9% but 4% for leather goods. They ALWAYS charge it at the full 9%, and you will need to claim back the overpay.
Now, Customs and Excise being the scum that they are (I have no issue with import duties, just with the attempts by government agencies to knowingly scam the consumer into paying more than they owe), they tend to do their calculations on the assumption that every number mentioned above is in pounds sterling. You will therefore likely be charged £285.50 rather than the correct £171.21. While it's easy to get your money back from HMRC it take s along time.
Also, when you order a leather jacket remember that customs duty is not 9% but 4% for leather goods. They ALWAYS charge it at the full 9%, and you will need to claim back the overpay.
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