sending holsters overseas??

G.T. · 10-01-2007, 11:59 AM

I know this sounds a bit off the subject of collecting. But how do you list a holster to be sent overseas on the customs form?? Has anyone any experience with this... Do you list as leather, pistol holster, antique holster??? etc. Anyone who has done this with no trouble, please share with me your method... I know with the customs service, sometimes less is more... Til...lat'r....GT

Pete Ebbink · 10-01-2007, 12:56 PM

GT...I have sent holsters twice. Used the term "old leather satchel" with no problems...and the buyer overseas reported no evidence of my box and its packing tape being opened/reselaed.

I have also sent two Luger magazines to a couple of buyers (one in France and one in Holland). Used the term "old magazine" and placed the item in a book flat package which made the magazine look like it was the type for reading. But I did not lie by declaring the item to be an "old magazine"...both arrived safely.

policeluger · 10-01-2007, 01:10 PM

GT...I have sent over 100 holsters/tools/mags to Europe without a problem....and I used USPS to do it.....email if you need more help...

G.T. · 10-01-2007, 01:18 PM

Thanks Pete and policeluger, for both the quick reply and the ideas! best to you both..til...lat'r...GT

Navy · 10-01-2007, 02:07 PM

When sending anything to an EU nation-they tend to be very pricey on import taxes-it is helpful to declare the item as "Used"...tends to reduce tax liabilities on the recipient.

Tom A

Aaron · 10-01-2007, 10:52 PM

I call it a "Used leather purse". Works every time.

tharpo · 10-02-2007, 12:35 AM

I received a holster from the UK and the guy labeled it a "leather pouch". There was no problem with delivery.

Edward Tinker · 10-02-2007, 03:18 PM

I have sent holsters to Germany, South America (I don't remember the country, my apoligies), And France and always put "antique holster". When I worked with UPS Intenational Shipping, the catch was declared price rather than item (unless they think it is a gun part). That said, the amount before they hit the customs bar varies, but usually is around $25.00. If they think it should be worth more than the declared value, they are liable to open it, so I usually declare close to the value $75-$150.

Ed

LU1900 · 10-11-2007, 11:24 AM

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G.T. · 10-11-2007, 12:01 PM

Thanks Patrice, for the nice comments! I try pretty hard to take good care of forum members ... I used a bit of advice from all, (mostly by policeluger & Tom A )but finally settled on listing the holster, tool, and magazine as: Leather goods, tool, magazine / antique / used.... I put a moderate value on it and shipped it off... I'm alway a bit nervious as to the time it takes to get there... Priority mail was $20.00, probably took 10 days to get there, maybe a bit longer? I didn't keep track, but it's not in two or three days! Again, happy to hear of it's uneventful arrival! best to all, til....lat'r....GT

10-01-2007, 11:59 AM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	sending holsters overseas?? I know this sounds a bit off the subject of collecting. But how do you list a holster to be sent overseas on the customs form?? Has anyone any experience with this... Do you list as leather, pistol holster, antique holster??? etc. Anyone who has done this with no trouble, please share with me your method... I know with the customs service, sometimes less is more... Til...lat'r....GT

10-01-2007, 01:18 PM	#4
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	holster questions Thanks Pete and policeluger, for both the quick reply and the ideas! best to you both..til...lat'r...GT

10-02-2007, 03:18 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I have sent holsters to Germany, South America (I don't remember the country, my apoligies), And France and always put "antique holster". When I worked with UPS Intenational Shipping, the catch was declared price rather than item (unless they think it is a gun part). That said, the amount before they hit the customs bar varies, but usually is around $25.00. If they think it should be worth more than the declared value, they are liable to open it, so I usually declare close to the value $75-$150. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-11-2007, 11:24 AM	#9
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 912 Thanks: 46 Thanked 473 Times in 199 Posts	.......... __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

10-11-2007, 12:01 PM	#10
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Sending items... Thanks Patrice, for the nice comments! I try pretty hard to take good care of forum members ... I used a bit of advice from all, (mostly by policeluger & Tom A )but finally settled on listing the holster, tool, and magazine as: Leather goods, tool, magazine / antique / used.... I put a moderate value on it and shipped it off... I'm alway a bit nervious as to the time it takes to get there... Priority mail was $20.00, probably took 10 days to get there, maybe a bit longer? I didn't keep track, but it's not in two or three days! Again, happy to hear of it's uneventful arrival! best to all, til....lat'r....GT

10-01-2007, 12:56 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	GT...I have sent holsters twice. Used the term "old leather satchel" with no problems...and the buyer overseas reported no evidence of my box and its packing tape being opened/reselaed. I have also sent two Luger magazines to a couple of buyers (one in France and one in Holland). Used the term "old magazine" and placed the item in a book flat package which made the magazine look like it was the type for reading. But I did not lie by declaring the item to be an "old magazine"...both arrived safely.

10-01-2007, 01:10 PM	#3
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	GT...I have sent over 100 holsters/tools/mags to Europe without a problem....and I used USPS to do it.....email if you need more help...

10-01-2007, 02:07 PM	#5
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	When sending anything to an EU nation-they tend to be very pricey on import taxes-it is helpful to declare the item as "Used"...tends to reduce tax liabilities on the recipient. Tom A

10-01-2007, 10:52 PM	#6
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I call it a "Used leather purse". Works every time.

10-02-2007, 12:35 AM	#7
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 118 Thanked 383 Times in 158 Posts	I received a holster from the UK and the guy labeled it a "leather pouch". There was no problem with delivery.