jj69 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Something frightening just happened… my girlfriend just discovered that some of our dealers sell rep designer shoes! Of course, there is a pair she MUST have. My concern is customs. A tiny padded envelope from China containing a watch seems to glide right through JFK, but what about a box containing a pair of shoes lavishly branded with large insignias all over the shoes and the packaging? I’m afraid of the customs duty on a pair of designer shoes that could well be valued at $500 if it’s mistaken for the real thing. Does anyone have experiences to share about shoes getting through US customs? I suppose experiences with handbags would fall into the same category, but I think customs officers would be more likely to call out a handbag as a “fake” than a pair of shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I can only speak on my behalf. I got designer shoes through the Swedish customs without any problems. But I know the US one is a bit tricky. Best of luck anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Wow, rep shoes wuold scare me. Are they as comfortabel as the gen? Strike that, I am remembering the look on my wife last night two hours into a cocktail with 4 inch Jimmy's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermanx Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Something frightening just happened… my girlfriend just discovered that some of our dealers sell rep designer shoes! Of course, there is a pair she MUST have. My concern is customs. A tiny padded envelope from China containing a watch seems to glide right through JFK, but what about a box containing a pair of shoes lavishly branded with large insignias all over the shoes and the packaging? I’m afraid of the customs duty on a pair of designer shoes that could well be valued at $500 if it’s mistaken for the real thing. Does anyone have experiences to share about shoes getting through US customs? I suppose experiences with handbags would fall into the same category, but I think customs officers would be more likely to call out a handbag as a “fake” than a pair of shoes. I don't think it would be that big of an issue, what a pair of used shoes worth on ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Don't be cheap about buying shoes. A good pair of shoes can last many years and a cheap pair can be frustrating and painful. I may have a big box of fake watches, but I have a closet full of genuine designer shoes. Your girlfriend will appreciate a pair of Pradas a lot more than a pair of nadas. And you will appreciate her feet a lot more without some nasty bunions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Don't be cheap about buying shoes. A good pair of shoes can last many years and a cheap pair can be frustrating and painful. I may have a big box of fake watches, but I have a closet full of genuine designer shoes. Your girlfriend will appreciate a pair of Pradas a lot more than a pair of nadas. And you will appreciate her feet a lot more without some nasty bunions. I second that watches are fine, but something like shoes would have me a bit worried, being kind to your feet is very important, bad shoes can cause problems. Would you wear rep prescription eyeglasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 (edited) I appreciate the advice guys, but you have no idea of what I'm dealing with. She's an American Imelda Marcos. You have to see this girl's bedroom. I'm not talking about 30, 50 or even 100 pairs of shoes. I'm talking HUNDREDS of shoes. You can barely walk around the room without knocking over a stack of shoeboxes. The sickest part of it is that she's never even worn many of them. I understand that most broads are a little wacky about shoes, but this girl is out of control. My thinking here is why should she pay $500 for a pair of designer shoes (that she really can't afford) to wear once when she can get a "rep" for $65? I'm also curious about the quality myself. More and more high end fashion designers are shifting production of their shoes to China. Soon only the top couture designs will be made in Europe. Much like our watches, if the Chinese are making the gens under contract, perhaps the reps are coming from the same factories and in similar quality. There's only one way to find out. Edited February 7, 2007 by jj69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 You have to see this girl's bedroom. I'm not talking about 30, 50 or even 100 pairs of shoes. I'm talking HUNDREDS of shoes. You can barely walk around the room without knocking over a stack of shoeboxes. The sickest part of it is that she's never even worn many of them. .... that's a serious addiction ......but again I guess is the same as with somebody owning 100+ watches .... euqualy addictive and equaly serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Annnd I should point out that jj69 has found out that I can feed that addiction for very little money Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwright Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 +1 for Kenburg @ Bergie's Belts via TRC. I just wish I knew for sure that those Armani's suits would fit me.... I'd be all over one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 @ Jon Fort please PM me on TRC and I will fix you up with all you need. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwright Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 1) You're going to have to get *any* suit tailored if you want to look good. 2) The best investment you can make in life is finding a good tailor. 3) When it comes to Off the Rack suits, they're all made in China as it is. That said, you need to tailor down or up from a decent fit. And I need to figure out how to get a base-fit for my tailor to work with. I meant more along the lines that I'm not sure if these are sized to Asian specs.. or US/European specs. The XL's in China = a US Med. usually. So I'm not 100% sure on the sizing requirements. Just b/c I'm on a rep board doesn't mean I don't own gens... of the watches or the suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwright Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Sorry, didn't mean to have it sound that way. No worries here my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Let me just point out that with rep clothing you can't take chances, always give your measurements. So if you see this Jon please send me your chest and waist measurements. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 +1 for Kenburg @ Bergie's Belts via TRC. I just wish I knew for sure that those Armani's suits would fit me.... I'd be all over one. @MW79 If you're going to post the site... Insert the LINK... Knucklehead TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Gracia M Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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