.Over the years, the de minimis of imported goods to the E.U has been set at €150. Anything below that cost would be exempt from the retention of custody fees. However, commencing July 1st, 2021, …
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Tips For Clothing Size & Shoes Size Conversion at US Stores
Clothing Size Conversion Necessary When Shopping Online in the US No matter what country you’re from, chances are that the sizing conventions in your country are different than those found in USA clothing stores or …
Breakdown of the U.S. International Shipping Process
Breakdown of the USA international shipping process Every day, hundreds of millions of items are handled by couriers and postal services in the United States. If you want to start shipping your goods internationally, you need to understand …
Is Package Forwarding Safe?
A common question that is asked when considering using a re-shipper to ship US products overseas is whether package forwarding is considered safe. Consumers and business owners that need a way to internationally ship their …
How to Avoid Online Shopping Fraud
Within the current age of the internet, increased usage and accessibility have made it significantly easier for scammers to commit online shopping fraud. This can be attributed to the anonymity that internet users can take …
The Story of Our Founder – Part 5
So, I started working in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, and found a great deal of interesting experiences there just by walking the streets of the town. One time, a sign that said “Judo lessons” caught my eye …
The Story of Our Founder – Part 4
Soon after my arrival in Edinburgh I spend a few days at a youth hostel in Paris. There I met another Japanese traveler who told me about his experience working at farms in Switzerland in …
Your Questions About Shipping
We recently sat down with our OPAS Warehouse Manager, Steve. He is in charge of your orders from the moment they come through our doors until they are consolidated and securely packaged and ready to be …
The Story Of Our Founder, Part 3
The following happened during the time I sold handmade jewelry as a street vendor in Geneva, Switzerland. I think I was around 21 or 22 at the time. One evening I went out around closing …
Zappos International Shipping With OPAS
Zappos.com is just one of OPAS’ favorite brands. This great vendor started out with a vast selection of name-brand shoes at wholesale prices and is now known for everything from clothing and accessories to household …
