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Originally Posted by lightmaria 6000 dollars on 2 boxes of inventory is a lot to buy at once in my opinion. Also from my experience the bigger the inventory box the more likely it is to get stopped for inspection, and I think since its near Christmas DHL is checking more and more boxes. |
Back in 2004 or so, this would have not been an issue.
Now, everything is an issue.
I bought $10,000 worth of guitars from China and had no issue with them arriving.
I never had anything seized when I did such things. I did several such larger orders for guitars, car audio, etc.
Yet, I did it freight by sea shipment. I know DHL does freight, but not sure about this situation.
The border patrol does crack down at Christmas every year, though.
Back in the old days, this guy probably would not even be posting this problem. I would say, though, not the best timing to buy a ton of new inventory, due to the fact the gov't always cracks down at Christmas. Even China voluntarily does it at their borders around Christmas as well.
SAFEST WAY TO DO IT:
Probably via credit card through their payment system (not paypal).
Then, if something went wrong, you would be able to do a chargeback and return.
Usually, many will not outright go for it. So the best idea is to first buy a sample from them and when they are comfortable and you are comfortable, you can buy more.
Paypal is just not good for anything over $800.
So, I would not use Paypal for larger orders.
Also, ALWAYS take out your money. Do not keep a ton in your account.