I know it has been discussed here before, but the situation changed again recently and it looks to me like any coins purchased on eBay from outside the U.S. are going to be charged tariffs. This is a problem if you are a collector of non-U.S. coins obviously. Adding 30% or more to the price can be pretty steep. I just purchased something from Canada and didn't see anything in the price paid, but then I noticed a note on some other listings saying it may be charged either by customs or at delivery, so I guess I have to wait to see if I get a bill for another $30 or who knows how much. This is really going to mean no international coin purchases for me for the foreseeable future.
Due to Trump's removal of the $800 USD de minimis import exemption, many Canadian dealers are temporarily pausing direct shipping to the United States. Orders are treated as international orders, and any applicable duties or tariffs that are assessed at the U.S. border are the responsibility of the recipient.
But, hey, just think how great everything will be once all that vintage world and ancient coin manufacturing comes back to the USA!
I’ve run into the same problem but not either coins. I buy rocks, minerals and fossils from may countries and the tariffs forced me to stop buying. A delay to impose the tariffs in one country allowed me to buy so I bought extra. Good thing I did because the tariffs went into effect a short time after I received my order.
This situation will no doubt impact the foreign Gem and Mineral dealers who come to the US for the Denver and Tucson shows. There are a few foreign dealers who maintain inventory in the states, Crystal Classics for example.
No doubt that examples of any of the above mentioned collectables that are currently in the USA will go up in price. This might be the time top seek out some of those on your want list. Fortunately, I stopped adding to my collections in 2021.
I order quite often from ma-shops. Most of the dealers are European, so for now, I'll have to put that to the side. I'll have to find other ways to get my coin fix. It will also directly effect my future grading submissions. I really enjoy finding coins and sending them in.
Yeah I don't buy a lot of coins online anymore but when I do they tend to be pricier, harder to find things, so this really makes it cost prohibitive.
