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I've lurked here on occasion, so I thought this might be a good place to ask about this.
I've always been interested in films and sci-fi, so on occasion, I've watched some of the prop auctions over the years (and drooled at some of the interesting items for sale).
So, I ended up bidding on something in the PropStore auction today. (Oboy, what have I done...lol)
Since I have not been through their purchase process before (or actually bought any props before), I was wondering if some of you have gone through the process with Prop Store, and if you might be willing to share your experience.
What I bid on was a reasonably large item and will need to be shipped (and probably crated) from the Prop Store in the UK to the east coast in the US. What sort of things should I expect for the shipping process? What about the import process through customs in the US? Is there a way I can find out what I might owe for taxes/duty, and how to go about submitting payment? Do I submit any paperwork ahead of the shipment? Do I pay taxes/duty while it is being held in customs? Or do I get billed after the fact?
I'm really excited about this piece, and I was hoping to make this process go a smoothly as possible without too many headaches.
Thanks!
[edit]: I just realized I posted this in the wrong collectors sub-forum. Would the "Production Made Costumes & Props" forum be more appropriate? Thanks
I've always been interested in films and sci-fi, so on occasion, I've watched some of the prop auctions over the years (and drooled at some of the interesting items for sale).
So, I ended up bidding on something in the PropStore auction today. (Oboy, what have I done...lol)
Since I have not been through their purchase process before (or actually bought any props before), I was wondering if some of you have gone through the process with Prop Store, and if you might be willing to share your experience.
What I bid on was a reasonably large item and will need to be shipped (and probably crated) from the Prop Store in the UK to the east coast in the US. What sort of things should I expect for the shipping process? What about the import process through customs in the US? Is there a way I can find out what I might owe for taxes/duty, and how to go about submitting payment? Do I submit any paperwork ahead of the shipment? Do I pay taxes/duty while it is being held in customs? Or do I get billed after the fact?
I'm really excited about this piece, and I was hoping to make this process go a smoothly as possible without too many headaches.
Thanks!
[edit]: I just realized I posted this in the wrong collectors sub-forum. Would the "Production Made Costumes & Props" forum be more appropriate? Thanks
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