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haiphinguyen wrote:

I came across ***while in college doing some research about Logistics-related topics.

In term of online, especially diamond, they might be top of the line.

Everything can be done online and home-delivery is available too.

Just wondering if it's safe to deliver valuable stuffs across the countries.

I'd recommend you didn't do that for delivery to Vietnam, the reason being the import taxes... What you think is a bargain could end up costing twice as much.

Added to which international delivery does go missing on arrival here

coffmanrl61 wrote:

Is it possible to purchase jewelry on-line and have it delivered to someone. I am stuck in the US and want to send a gift to a friend. Is this possible?

Thanks

Yes Amazon does some limited sales. Not expensive jewelry but jewelry. You can see what the delivery cost total is before purchasing. I’m not aware of others but I’m sure they exist.
Good thing about Amazon is their money back policies.

peceandtranquilityforme wrote:

no taxes are required through parcel post delivery. These packages do not go missing. They are delivered, properly.

This is not true. I have sent packages to Vietnam and the recipient had to pay tax on some of the items. Of course always insure the package for when it becomes lost.

pogiwayne wrote:

peceandtranquilityforme wrote:

no taxes are required through parcel post delivery. These packages do not go missing. They are delivered, properly.

This is not true. I have sent packages to Vietnam and the recipient had to pay tax on some of the items. Of course always insure the package for when it becomes lost.

Using a VN online shop to buy and ship cuts out weeks of delay plus any fees if customs deem there is any to pay, just do the same as you would do in the states but online here instead and add your payment details and shipping address they will also need a phone number of the person receiving the gift so they can check if in before drop off.

Google:- buy jewelry online Vietnam you get a truckload to choose from. 

peceandtranquilityforme wrote:

This IS true; do not mislead people. As I had previously specified that through the postal service system, there is a direct delivery to the recipient with NO taxes or additional other charges required upon delivery. Express delivery (depending upon availability of flights) is between 5-10 days - NO additional fees or taxes. If you know of someone who was required to pay additional fees or taxes, then  the service may not have been through Postal delivery. Recheck with you friend to learn what their source of deliver was.

It was the postal service. If you don't want to accept my experience that's okay. If you have never had that experience you are lucky or the items sent were not something that is taxable. There is a list available at USPS that will say. One of the items I sent was a Coach purse that costs 50% more there than in USA. They had to pay and pick it up and the main post office in Hanoi.

Andybris2020 wrote:

pogiwayne wrote:

peceandtranquilityforme wrote:

no taxes are required through parcel post delivery. These packages do not go missing. They are delivered, properly.

This is not true. I have sent packages to Vietnam and the recipient had to pay tax on some of the items. Of course always insure the package for when it becomes lost.

Using a VN online shop to buy and ship cuts out weeks of delay plus any fees if customs deem there is any to pay, just do the same as you would do in the states but online here instead and add your payment details and shipping address they will also need a phone number of the person receiving the gift so they can check if in before drop off.

Google:- buy jewelry online Vietnam you get a truckload to choose from. 

Andy I just looked at the PNJ website and it is loaded with choices with reasonable prices. Good call on that one.

pogiwayne wrote:

Andybris2020 wrote:

pogiwayne wrote:

This is not true. I have sent packages to Vietnam and the recipient had to pay tax on some of the items. Of course always insure the package for when it becomes lost.

Using a VN online shop to buy and ship cuts out weeks of delay plus any fees if customs deem there is any to pay, just do the same as you would do in the states but online here instead and add your payment details and shipping address they will also need a phone number of the person receiving the gift so they can check if in before drop off.

Google:- buy jewelry online Vietnam you get a truckload to choose from. 

Andy I just looked at the PNJ website and it is loaded with choices with reasonable prices. Good call on that one.

I have bought a couple of things from it in the lower price range there is also many FB sites selling items from local jewelers which have better prices but not set up for online selling just advert and come and and buy.

peceandtranquilityforme wrote:

Within the last 2 months, I have sent, via Australia Post, 4 boxes at 4 different times but each weighing from 12-20 kg. Each of these boxes was delivered, directly,  to the recipient (my fiancee) within 10 days from start to finish. I have a friend, in the US, who had sent 2 boxes, himself on 2 separate occasions in much the same way that I had (to Vietnam), with similar results (and no additional fees).

My guess is that the difference between your personal experience and mine (as well as that of others) may be associated with the value that you had declared on your item(s) sent. Certainly, it is quite understandable that you may have had an import duty imposed on your item.

Generally (but not in all cases) postal deliveries may attract additional charges on items or in my case- contents within a box, if a declared value on your shipment is above $300 in value.I do not make such declarations on items that I send through parcel post but perhaps you, do.

Furthermore, having sent boxes (larger that Postal limits) to VN by air freight or as unaccompanied baggage requiring clearance at customs and having a declared value higher even than the $300 ceiling on Postal packages; I have experienced no previous customs levies upon personally collecting them at the port of entry. Although, this can sometimes correspond with the individual person who inspects (or not, sometimes) ones personal goods.

Hi, Just to remind new members please use the quote function so forum members know who you are talking to 

Andy
Expat Team

peceandtranquilityforme wrote:

Within the last 2 months, I have sent, via Australia Post, 4 boxes at 4 different times but each weighing from 12-20 kg. Each of these boxes was delivered, directly,  to the recipient (my fiancee) within 10 days from start to finish. I have a friend, in the US, who had sent 2 boxes, himself on 2 separate occasions in much the same way that I had (to Vietnam), with similar results (and no additional fees).

My guess is that the difference between your personal experience and mine (as well as that of others) may be associated with the value that you had declared on your item(s) sent. Certainly, it is quite understandable that you may have had an import duty imposed on your item.

Generally (but not in all cases) postal deliveries may attract additional charges on items or in my case- contents within a box, if a declared value on your shipment is above $300 in value.I do not make such declarations on items that I send through parcel post but perhaps you, do.

Furthermore, having sent boxes (larger that Postal limits) to VN by air freight or as unaccompanied baggage requiring clearance at customs and having a declared value higher even than the $300 ceiling on Postal packages; I have experienced no previous customs levies upon personally collecting them at the port of entry. Although, this can sometimes correspond with the individual person who inspects (or not, sometimes) ones personal goods.

By under declaring values you run the risk of fines, or worse confiscation... Customs in any country will look at the description and value and if they seem wildly inacurate hold them for further investigation.

Get caught doing it regularly and you risk the local customs team in your home country paying you a visit

Import duties are there for a reason, but so is an accurate declaration in the country of origin. Most countries have limits in what goes out and comes in...

Andybris2020 wrote:

@peceandtranquilityforme

To ease confusion are you in Australia or USA as your profile says?

My thoughts also…

Jlgarbutt wrote:

peceandtranquilityforme wrote:

Within the last 2 months, I have sent, via Australia Post, 4 boxes at 4 different times but each weighing from 12-20 kg. Each of these boxes was delivered, directly,  to the recipient (my fiancee) within 10 days from start to finish. I have a friend, in the US, who had sent 2 boxes, himself on 2 separate occasions in much the same way that I had (to Vietnam), with similar results (and no additional fees).

My guess is that the difference between your personal experience and mine (as well as that of others) may be associated with the value that you had declared on your item(s) sent. Certainly, it is quite understandable that you may have had an import duty imposed on your item.

Generally (but not in all cases) postal deliveries may attract additional charges on items or in my case- contents within a box, if a declared value on your shipment is above $300 in value.I do not make such declarations on items that I send through parcel post but perhaps you, do.

Furthermore, having sent boxes (larger that Postal limits) to VN by air freight or as unaccompanied baggage requiring clearance at customs and having a declared value higher even than the $300 ceiling on Postal packages; I have experienced no previous customs levies upon personally collecting them at the port of entry. Although, this can sometimes correspond with the individual person who inspects (or not, sometimes) ones personal goods.

By under declaring values you run the risk of fines, or worse confiscation... Customs in any country will look at the description and value and if they seem wildly inacurate hold them for further investigation.

Get caught doing it regularly and you risk the local customs team in your home country paying you a visit

Import duties are there for a reason, but so is an accurate declaration in the country of origin. Most countries have limits in what goes out and comes in...

Yes this is true that’s why I always put true values. Then pay what is owed.

Andybris2020 wrote:

pogiwayne wrote:

Andybris2020 wrote:

Andy I just looked at the PNJ website and it is loaded with choices with reasonable prices. ..

I have bought a couple of things from it in the lower price range ...

Doh, Mr Romance Spoil her for once!   

Andybris2020 wrote:

@peceandtranquilityforme

To ease confusion are you in Australia or USA as your profile says?

It seems the constant replies have come to a halt, I wonder why?

gobot wrote:

Andybris2020 wrote:

pogiwayne wrote:

I have bought a couple of things from it in the lower price range ...

Doh, Mr Romance Spoil her for once!   

Well lower range for some on here,,,to her it was expensive all a matter of perspective.

Andybris2020 wrote:

gobot wrote:

Andybris2020 wrote:

Doh, Mr Romance Spoil her for once!   

Well lower range for some on here,,,to her it was expensive all a matter of perspective.

As a sad end to my story, it was a bracelet she lost it when she went for her 2nd covid shot, she cried for 3 days, it wasnt the money, it was that I bought it for her.
She eventually stopped when I said she still had me so no need to worry.

Andybris2020 wrote:

Andybris2020 wrote:

gobot wrote:

Doh, Mr Romance Spoil her for once!   

Well lower range for some on here,,,to her it was expensive all a matter of perspective.

As a sad end to my story, it was a bracelet she lost it when she went for her 2nd covid shot, she cried for 3 days, it wasnt the money, it was that I bought it for her.
She eventually stopped when I said she still had me so no need to worry.

You old smoothy.

Jlgarbutt wrote:

Andybris2020 wrote:

Andybris2020 wrote:

Well lower range for some on here,,,to her it was expensive all a matter of perspective.

As a sad end to my story, it was a bracelet she lost it when she went for her 2nd covid shot, she cried for 3 days, it wasnt the money, it was that I bought it for her.
She eventually stopped when I said she still had me so no need to worry.

You old smoothy.

Yeah - Short, fat, ugly but smooth