Tariff Hits Vintage Parts 195% Higher
Summary
Unexpected customs fees highlight the volatility of international hardware sourcing, contrasting sharply with abstract game design challenges.
- Tariff Shock: A \(355 shipment of vintage computer parts incurred an unexpected \)684 brokerage fee/tariff from UPS 2.
- MTG Design Compensation: The Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG set requires specific design compensation because Black lacks a dedicated archetype in draft 1.
- Black’s Draft Strength: Despite design constraints, Black is currently considered the superior color for both draft and sealed play in the Avatar limited format 1.
- $684 - The unexpected tariff/brokerage fee charged on a vintage parts order 2.
- $355 - The original declared value of the New Old Stock computer parts purchased 2.
- 195% - The effective rate increase implied by the \(684 charge on the \)355 order 2.
Key Moments
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When UPS charged me a $684 tariff on $355 of vintage computer parts
— Article [2] -
Black is the best color in Avatar limited draft and sealed formats right now.
— Article [1]
Different Perspectives
Opposing View
UPS tariff hits $355 parts with $684 duty, bypassing MTG design focus.
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