Source comparison
Domestic vs international suppliers
Domestic suppliers (U.S.): Faster shipping No customs risk Generally higher prices Better customer service typically International suppliers: Often cheaper Customs seizure risk Longer shipping times Quality more variable Import considerations: Small quantities
This comparison does not assign a generated winner or score.
- Domestic suppliers (U.S.):
- Faster shipping
- No customs risk
- Generally higher prices
- Better customer service typically
- International suppliers:
- Often cheaper
- Customs seizure risk
- Longer shipping times
- Quality more variable
- Import considerations:
- Small quantities for personal use usually fine
- Declare accurately if asked
- Risk of seizure (not criminal charges)
- Some packages get through, some don't