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Buying
Merchandise & Supplies Using Online Auctions |
Online
auctions are also a great resource for buying
fabrics, tools and patterns. Do some research and be
clear on what your are buying before you bid. Always
check a seller's feedback rating and check their
shipping policies before you bid.
For example, some keywords to use when looking for
fabrics using the search tools on online auction
sites are:
- linen fabric
- velvet fabric
- brocade fabric
- Renaissance fabric
Do not buy from a seller located overseas as you are
subject to paying imported textile taxes as well as
other charges when your shipment arrives in the
United States. It is illegal for someone to ship you
items from overseas without declaring the shipment's
true value.
Many people try to label items as "gift" and if the
customs inspector finds otherwise, both the shipper
and recipient can be fined and held accountable. As
well as these legal caveats, remember the quality
may not be what you are expecting, even though a
person's feedback rating may be good. |
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