@Srini
Thanks for opening the thread. I like to ask few basic questions. Please excuse me.
1) What's the best method to pay to seller? Is it Paypall?
2) What's the procedure for opening of a Paypal account? How much time it require to open a paypal account?
3) What's the best courier for getting the item?
4) What's the experience of Forum members with customs while importing an used item?
I am curious to know because I may purchase few items from Audiogon or Ebay related to my Vinyl set-up in future.
Regards
Hi Amit,
I try to answer for all the questions, if missed or wrong members can correct it.
1) What's the best method to pay to seller? Is it Paypall?
Paypal is always better and safer and generally few sellers will ask to pay 3% extra which is paypal charges for the seller.
2) What's the procedure for opening of a Paypal account? How much time it require to open a paypal account?
Opening an Paypal is simple and only you should have an credit card and an bank account in your name. Recently i have not opened account hence lead time to activate i don't know. But earlier it is 1 day on completion of form and reconfirm the account(this procedure you will know while completion of filling the account).
3) What's the best courier for getting the item?
Couriers charges are different for all brands. Safer is DHL/UPS/Aramex but the rates are high. For smaller items ( less than 1/2kg- Aramex is cheaper-shop and ship ). Usualy charges are $18 per kg. I have tried Vpost too and never faced a problem, but the items are handled by our local postal department and sensitive items should not be shipped by them.
4) What's the experience of Forum members with customs while importing an used item?
No issues with customs so far as long as you are providing the bills and paid print out page of items by paypal or bank transfer. However customs charges are based on your luck and generaly for electronic items it will be 36% and for computer based items 4% + other charges.
Regards