GeorgeGordon, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/georgegordon/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:09:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rkwatchservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-RK-Watch-Service-Logo-Chicago-Watch-Repair-Web-32x32.png GeorgeGordon, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/georgegordon/ 32 32 Absurd US Tariff Duties on eBay https://rkwatchservice.com/absurd-us-tariff-duties-on-ebay/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:12:20 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/absurd-us-tariff-duties-on-ebay.5644395/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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I have wanted a Seiko Dolce SACM171 for a dress watch, for a few years. Our 27th wedding anniversary was a couple weeks ago and my wife bought me one.
New in box from Japan based retailer for $325 (+taxes, fees, etc...=$372.**).
I figured "tariff...

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I have wanted a Seiko Dolce SACM171 for a dress watch, for a few years. Our 27th wedding anniversary was a couple weeks ago and my wife bought me one.
New in box from Japan based retailer for $325 (+taxes, fees, etc…=$372.**).
I figured "tariffs are crazy" probably not the best time, customs duties and fees could be hefty, maybe something excessive like…$100?
NO.
$289.72!
On a $325 quartz watch with a stainless case and a leather strap.
Is this right? Is DHL calculating this right…

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