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GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
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I recently purchased two sports cards on eBay from Japan, the total for both cards is $4,000.

The package will be insured/valued for the full amount and be sent as "gift". I contacted USPS and they directed me to www.cbp.gov / 1-877-227-5511 , calling the number provided has been no luck because apparently the call volume is large and they keep telling me to call back later.....even though I have tried five or six times this week.

I am simply trying to find a chart that can give me approximate amount I would have to pay in tax.

Anyone know of a link or who else to call?

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  • schr1stschr1st Posts: 1,677 ✭✭
    Can you stop by your local post office and ask? You'll likely have to pick it up their anyway.
    Who is Rober Maris?
  • hhmag70hhmag70 Posts: 2,107
    Through the website you gave there is an option to ask a question via email and get a direct response from the agency.
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭


    << <i>Can you stop by your local post office and ask? You'll likely have to pick it up their anyway. >>



    They told me to call up because they do not have the information.
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭


    << <i>Through the website you gave there is an option to ask a question via email and get a direct response from the agency. >>



    Waiting for response...
  • hhmag70hhmag70 Posts: 2,107


    << <i>

    << <i>Through the website you gave there is an option to ask a question via email and get a direct response from the agency. >>



    Waiting for response... >>



    It is the govt. that you are waiting on, it could be a long wait. Good luck.
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
    govt of the people, by the people, for the people
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    If it is a 'gift' why do you have to pay tax?


    Use tax?


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
    I read somewhere that only gift under $200 is tax free.

    The tax also depends on what country the item is coming from and they charge more or less tax.

    Item is coming from Japan
  • mikelowell25mikelowell25 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭
    After u receive those two cards are u going to have a contest on the boards and offer them as prizes to the first two people to reply and then not send them to the winners like u did with all of your contests a year ago???
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
    About the contest...

    I had good intentions but at that point in time last year money and life were not stable.

    The contest was not a sale or something that I owed.....just simply something I wanted to do to thank everyone for making this forum great. Unfortunately, I could not fulfill because of certain life events that changed my life, finances, etc.

    I did send a few replies back to the winners explaining my situation and said sorry I could not fulfill.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Have no idea Nick - just curious.

    What were the 2 cards?
    Mike
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
    Nothing vintage baseball, just high end Yao Ming and Ichiro RC cards
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
    Called in eight times today and there phone is still busy, go figure
  • brendanb438brendanb438 Posts: 1,595 ✭✭✭
    So now that you seem to be doing alright financially since you are spending $4K on modern cards you going to come through and send those people that you stiffed something of equal value to what you originally offered them?
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
    It doesn't matter what amount I spend on cards and how do you know the purchase is intended for me?

    I did not "stiff" anybody, it was free stuff that I intended to giveaway but my situation changed. My wife and I divorced and I made unexpected move.....the PSA boards was the last thing on my mind.

    Again, I am sorry that I could not deliver on the free items.

    Equal value? lol Did you even see the contest?

    One card was I think a Randy Johnson PSA card, worth no more than $15.... The rest of the giveaways was going to be mostly common 80's 90's and some early 00's cards, depending on the person's favorite team...


    I did not advertise to giveaway any gold bars or diamond rings LOL

  • brendanb438brendanb438 Posts: 1,595 ✭✭✭
    All the more reason to send those folks something to follow through. This may only be a public internet forum, but if you ever want anyone to really respect you on these boards you would come through for those people.


    Word is bond.
  • GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
    I have had positive buying and selling transactions on these boards.

    "Word is bond"

    I wish I could say that to everyone who has broken promises to me but I get over it. image

    Sh*t happens, as long as you give valid reason people should be understanding.
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭

    Why is it being sent as a gift?
  • bman90278bman90278 Posts: 3,453 ✭✭✭
    I just wanted to say thanks for never returning my PM's earlier this year and late last year in regards to the card you owed me for my son. I know you also screwed LSUBill and some others too.

    In regards to your thread....There is a great chance you can get screwed when making a purchase using the gift option in Paypal when buying from someone you don't know.

    good luck to ya!


    Brian
    My Dodgers Rookie Cards Project
  • bman90278bman90278 Posts: 3,453 ✭✭✭


    << <i>
    Sh*t happens, as long as you give valid reason people should be understanding. >>



    I my dealings with you I would have settled for at least one PM back instead of just being ignored.

    Just sayin,

    brian
    My Dodgers Rookie Cards Project
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