Question about shipping and customs Options

[saleenvic]

Hello everyone. I needed some opinions and was hoping perhaps other members might have experience with this. I am interested in buying this from ebay (link below). The company is in Canada and going by the feedback they seem pretty legit. My concern is that they require me to provide my social security number along with picture ID. Ive read online that US Customs sometimes requires it depending on what the item is. Has anyone had this type of experience, I'm I just worriying too much? Any feedback appreciated thanks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-Toyota-Celica-...172&vxp=mtr

[ILoveMySilly97]

I dont see a reason why they'll need any of that info just to get that stuff shipped to you.

[saleenvic]

I dont see a reason why they'll need any of that info just to get that stuff shipped to you.

Quick update, so I found out that if i can provide a business address and a 9 digit business ID number then I don't have to provide a social and I don't have to pay additional shipping fees. Works out great because I have a friend has his own business so i can have it sent there. Apparently when importing large items (things that typically can't fit in a mail box) the shipper needs to get verification from the buyer that shows they are who they say they are -- to clear US Customs. If the item is worth $2400 or more you need to provide a social, but even if it doesn't equal $2400 many companies importing to the US will still ask for a Social Security Number. (which is quite risky) So, the best thing to do is if you have a friend with a business who has a business ID number,, then theres no need to provide a social. Hopefully this helps.

This post has been edited by saleenvic: Dec 31, 2013 - 1:36 AM