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Buying a pre-owned wedding gown international shipping/fees

Marjorie, on September 3, 2021 at 9:38 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 6

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Hi!

I fell in love with a dress I found on Stillwhite. I am in the USA and the dress is in Australia. I am concerned about import fees and costs. Has anyone purchased a gown internationally and can explain their experience?

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Latest activity by MOB So Cal, on September 5, 2021 at 1:13 PM

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JA · on September 3, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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My dress was custom made overseas and I didn't have any import fees. The seller shipped through DHL and it was super fast and easy
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Marjorie · on September 3, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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Thanks for the information
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Day · on September 3, 2021 at 12:08 PM
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When I was looking at dresses on StillWhite, the shipping fees for Australia to my location was about $300 because of the weight of the dress.
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Marjorie · on September 4, 2021 at 6:31 AM
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Oh wow, that's what I am afraid of. That's a lot more money to consider for a preowned dress. Thanks for the info!
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Kristen · on September 4, 2021 at 7:09 AM
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Consider how big the gown is. A ballgown is going significantly more expensive than a slinky dress. It can range from $300+ I’d say.
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MOB So Cal · on September 5, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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No experience with a wedding gown, but we have family in AU and shipping can be incredibly expensive and very unreliable. Working with a retailer might be different, but from a private party, I'd be very concerned/cautious about the realities of shipping. (FWIW I just sent a couple of very lightweight newborn baby outfits (less than 1 pound in a padded envelope) for a baby expected at Christmas and it was around $40 for surface shipping -- if I'm LUCKY it will be there before the baby's due in 3 months.)
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