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How Rep Watch International Transport Safely

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Hi, I am a new member of RWI and looking for beautiful rep watches. However, I have no idea how the rep watch can ship to different countries safely. I think the customs in different countries have their policies. Forgive me if this is a silly question in this community.:):LOL:
 

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Hi, I am a new member of RWI and looking for beautiful rep watches. However, I have no idea how the rep watch can ship to different countries safely. I think the customs in different countries have their policies. Forgive me if this is a silly question in this community.:):LOL:
All the countries have a bigger policy: no counterfeit goods, so why buy illegitimate goods if you really have concerns?

Long story short: TDs shipping reps out of China with a method called triangle shipment, means the reps will go via another country before arrive at your doorstep. These usually work even in places with paranoid customs like the EU. And please don't ask why this works, just like you won't ask why the sun comes out every day. There are quite a few ways to go through the customs without getting pinched.
 
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All the countries have a bigger policy: no counterfeit goods, so why buy illegitimate goods if you really have concerns?

Long story short: TDs shipping reps out of China with a method called triangle shipment, means the reps will go via another country before arrive at your doorstep. These usually work even in places with paranoid customs like the EU. And please don't ask why this works, just like you won't ask why the sun comes out every day. There are quite a few ways to go through the customs without getting pinched.
Thank you for your answer, will do more research on this triangle shipment method
 

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Thank you for your answer, will do more research on this triangle shipment method
Some more hint: a few weeks ago my friend in China sent me something through one of the shipping services people from Taobao use, with an Apple Airtag. The shipment route is from Shanghai to Shenzhen via air, then land transport to Hong Kong airport. From there the next port is Brussels Belgium. The parcel stayed in Brussels airport for a few days, possible customs clearance, then appeared in Dresden Germany. From there to my home is all the way land transport.
 
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Hi, I am a new member of RWI and looking for beautiful rep watches. However, I have no idea how the rep watch can ship to different countries safely. I think the customs in different countries have their policies. Forgive me if this is a silly question in this community.:):LOL:
Hi and welcome to RWI! Glad you found your way here.

Please take some time to read the sticky threads in the new members area (all subsections), learn the basic forum rules and get some very good advice in the process. A number of questions has already been answered there, this is just an example:


As a new subscriber, you've already been directed to this thread, please read carefully and look through the linked additional threads:


Another good thread to read to understand where RWI comes from and some fundamentals is this:


Most of the information you need to know to start is there. If you're preparing to buy, read the stickies before ordering. When you're finished, you can continue learning by reading the stickies in all remaining sections. If it's stickied, it's important information.

If you intend to sell, read the sales rules and all stickies in the sales section with particular care and make sure you understand each single rule. Sales rules infraction is taken very seriously here. As a new member you are not eligible to sell. Using the sales section is a privilege, eligibility must be earned, make sure you know and understand how.

For anything else, feel free to reach out to @eBoy or me, we're happy to assist, advise, direct, explain. Don't hesitate.

Don't be afraid to post noob questions in the new members area. In doubt, use the flame free zone. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere in the new members area, please reach out to @eBoy or me. Mutual respect is of utmost importance to us. On the other hand, we're grown-ups and are supposed to be able to deal with a bit of irony, don't take it personally, ever, a bit of irony never harmed anyone. If you laugh at jokes, you'll make friends faster.

This forum is a treasure trove of information and benefits from the engagement of all members who take their time to share their knowledge, help each other out and have some fun. We hope that you'll benefit and enjoy this platform as well as contribute positively to it.

If at any point you feel to contribute also on another level, feel free to pm the boss (trailboss99) to become a supporter and get some little perks with the status (editing rights, for example).

Enjoy the forum.
 
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ttyyo

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Some more hint: a few weeks ago my friend in China sent me something through one of the shipping services people from Taobao use, with an Apple Airtag. The shipment route is from Shanghai to Shenzhen via air, then land transport to Hong Kong airport. From there the next port is Brussels Belgium. The parcel stayed in Brussels airport for a few days, possible customs clearance, then appeared in Dresden Germany. From there to my home is all the way land transport.
Thank you so much for your information, really appreciate that.
 
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ttyyo

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Hi and welcome to RWI! Glad you found your way here.

Please take some time to read the sticky threads in the new members area (all subsections), learn the basic forum rules and get some very good advice in the process. A number of questions has already been answered there, this is just an example:


As a new subscriber, you've already been directed to this thread, please read carefully and look through the linked additional threads:


Another good thread to read to understand where RWI comes from and some fundamentals is this:


Most of the information you need to know to start is there. If you're preparing to buy, read the stickies before ordering. When you're finished, you can continue learning by reading the stickies in all remaining sections. If it's stickied, it's important information.

If you intend to sell, read the sales rules and all stickies in the sales section with particular care and make sure you understand each single rule. Sales rules infraction is taken very seriously here. As a new member you are not eligible to sell. Using the sales section is a privilege, eligibility must be earned, make sure you know and understand how.

For anything else, feel free to reach out to @eBoy or me, we're happy to assist, advise, direct, explain. Don't hesitate.

Don't be afraid to post noob questions in the new members area. In doubt, use the flame free zone. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere in the new members area, please reach out to @eBoy or me. Mutual respect is of utmost importance to us. On the other hand, we're grown-ups and are supposed to be able to deal with a bit of irony, don't take it personally, ever, a bit of irony never harmed anyone. If you laugh at jokes, you'll make friends faster.

This forum is a treasure trove of information and benefits from the engagement of all members who take their time to share their knowledge, help each other out and have some fun. We hope that you'll benefit and enjoy this platform as well as contribute positively to it.

If at any point you feel to contribute also on another level, feel free to pm the boss (trailboss99) to become a supporter and get some little perks with the status (editing rights, for example).

Enjoy the forum.
Thank you so much, I will read all the rules and enjoy this amazing forum.
 
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