Purchasing a Rolex through KakoBuy's proxy service
1. Cost Components Breakdown
| Item | Description | Estimated Range |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | Retail price before taxes (Japan/Europe pricing) | ¥500,000 - ¥3,000,000 |
| KakoBuy Service Fee | 10% of base price (minimum ¥50,000) | ¥50,000 - ¥300,000 |
| Import Tax (US) | Calculated at custom's discretion | 5-25% of declared value |
| Shipping Insurance | 1.5% of declared value (mandatory) | ¥7,500 - ¥45,000 |
| Express Shipping | EMS/DHL/Fedex with tracking | ¥15,000 - ¥25,000 |
Budget Calculation Formula:
Total Cost = (Base Price × 1.1) + (Base Price × Import Tax Rate) + (Shipping Insurance) + Shipping Fee
2. Spreadsheet Implementation
3. Expert Budgeting Tips
Create scenario planning
Duplicate tabs for different models/scenarios (e.g. Submariner vs. Daytona purchase)
Real-time currency converter
Use =GOOGLEFINANCE("CURRENCY:JPYUSD")
Buffer allocation
Always add 5% for unexpected duties in a dedicated column
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