Thinking of bidding on a shirt that is being sold by a seller based in Italy. They have perfect feedback so I have no concerns about that. My question is: Will US Customs be a problem? Does anyone have any experience with buying from European sellers? Thanks. BTW: A stellar 2009 to one and all!

Never dealt with Europe, but Canada hasn't been a problem.

... technically, you "may" have to pay an "import tax" on the item they ship you if it is marked as "merchandise" if it's over a certain amount ($75.00? don't remember) but if it is marked as a "Gift" and it's declared value us $50 or under, you should not have to pay anything ....

... just my .02 worth from what I've dealt with in the past ...

I have never had to pay anything from ordering overseas.

The easiest way to know for sure is to Email the seller.

Isn't Canada exempt under NAFTA?

Did email the seller - but cause of holidays, there response probably won't arrive in time...

I have bought two items from sellers in England. Other than a slightly longer than usual transit time, no problems with customs. Both items were under 30.00.

J

Italy wouldn't worry me...

By the way hapy New Year, It's gonna be a good one !

the seller will mark it as misc under $50.00.

they don't even charge import tax on cigars from an ISOM.

I get crap from overseas all of the time........no issues.

I've bought tons of stuff from Europe, never had an issue and never had to pay duties/taxes, although most of the items were antiques.

^no customs tax on antiques?

^ Antiques, defined as items 100 years or older, are duty free.

I purchase generic Prilosec that ships directly from India, and have never had a problem.

^ ... I wouldn't advertise that too much ... they probably sell viagra and other crap as well ... it's copyright .... just so you know ...

... got a name for us though while we're at it? LOL

Ordered quite a bit of Campagnolo stuff from Italy. The stuff I got via fleebay was no issue. I did hit some issues on some brick and mortor stors on some high end stuff.

Shirt off the bay.... no issue.