Originally Posted by bluekrissyspikes
you could probably get it shipped as a gift to avoid import fees, no?
Yes, if someone sent something as a gift, they probably would not charge import fees. However, most regular stores won't do that. Ebay sellers might. Most stores will put in an invoice. We've had friends buy a kid's coat for a good price from Penney's in the states, had it sent and were charge 100% customs on it. No longer a good deal.
But with the cost of shipping regular air mail, it is really expensive (a small box costs $50--and not even that heavy. A heavy box? Forget it.
I frankly don't do not want to order special fabrics and have them sent here. Postage is expensive. People complain about postage in the USA...but it is quite cheap compared to international postage.
MODA is also about fashion here in Poland as well. "modna" is an adjective meaning fashionable. MODA is also "fashion" or "style" here.