March 21, 20178 yr this is more a curiosity question than anything, but for those that know know more than me (everybody here) about import duties and such things: what would be the downside of buying a tool from an Italian vendor (in this case.). Now this tool happens to be the large Domino (which i am not considering) but it could be anything. But on e-bay there is a listing for the large domino for a little over $1000 from an Italian seller (dealer, apparently) and it will ship to the US. So, I can get the "gray market" part of this concerning warranty and service...such things. But what about the import restrictions (if any) and duty that might have to be paid. That price is a substantial discount from the US price (about $350) and if i were in the market find that awfully tempting given Festool's iron clad control of their prices.
March 21, 20178 yr With eBay it's all about reputation the seller has. Look at their profile page, look at the reviews from previous buyers, perhaps somebody purchased the same tool and had it shipped to the states. If they are advertising the tool at a specific price, it should be a solid purchase. Unless they disclose other fees, there should not be any. And, you can always contact the seller with your questions.
March 21, 20178 yr I don't know. My wife used to buy fabric and beaded fringes for her Victorian lampshades from Great Briton and there was always added fees and value added taxes on them. Herb
March 22, 20178 yr 7 hours ago, Dadio said: I don't know. My wife used to buy fabric and beaded fringes for her Victorian lampshades from Great Briton and there was always added fees and value added taxes on them. Herb same for my wife and her sewing stuff...
March 22, 20178 yr I checked the listing Fred, it's a hundred bucks shipping to my location in CA. Just a heads up.
March 22, 20178 yr 13 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: ...and if i were in the market find that awfully tempting given Festool's iron clad control of their prices.... Not to hi-jack your thread, but only to validate your statement... http://thepatriotwoodworker.com/topic/19401-festool-announces-price-increases-april-2017/
March 22, 20178 yr Author Thanks guys....like I said it was a curiosity question. Given Festool's price control, I was surprised to see it listed that way.
March 22, 20178 yr There are reasons that you find "bargains": the seller got the items in a bankruptcy, which negates manufacturer restrictions; the seller stole them; they're actually used, carefully restored; the seller's offer is technically illegal for international traffic, but in small volumes these things often escape notice; there are hidden charges, and you find you have to bail the shipment out at the port of entry; etc. But I also recall that scams basically rely on the BUYER's greed. If it seems like "too good to be true", etc. Is the discount really worth it? Any conversation that starts with "Psssst, hey buddy, I got a deal for you" represents a risk. Is the savings worth the risk? When you deal in or with snakes, sooner or later you get bit.
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