How can families compare local shopping with importing wedding purchases?
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Compare the total landed cost, lead time and practical remedy options, not only the advertised purchase price.
Include shipping, current destination duties or restrictions, alteration needs and the cost of returning an unsuitable item. Verify import requirements through the relevant customs authority rather than assuming a wedding purchase is exempt. Local buying may allow inspection but is not automatically cheaper or safer. An overseas seller's return policy is useful only if its process and costs are realistic for the buyer.
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US Federal Trade Commission
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Federal Board of Revenue, Pakistan
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