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Here's my experience

In Response To: Enquiry on Buying Omega ()

: I had been looking for a Speedmaster limited
: edition. Finally I got the information from
: an Omega Boutique in Swiss that there is one
: piece left. I am living in Japan and I want
: them to ship the watch to me. Anybody knows
: how should I pay the importation tax?

Hello Augsix,

I have no idea how you pay import tax in Japan. In Germany ( where I live ) I have had to pay in 3 different ways.

1, The postman asks for the money, when he delivers the package. I sign a leaflet, pay the money & get my package & receipt.

2, I get a letter from the Customs office that a package is waiting for me. I have to go there, prove who I am & what I paid ( ie an eBay auction number, PayPal receipt, credit card receipt etc etc )

3, In very rare cases, is the package delivered & about 2 weeks later I get an invoice for the Tax.

I have NEVER had to pay these taxes in advance & I always have the watch either as I pay or before I pay. It could be similar in Japan, but it could also be very different.

I hope this helps

& I'd like to see you watch when it arrives. Which limited edition is it ?

All the Best

Steve

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