All shipments are sent by USPS Priority Mail or USPS Priority Express Mail. Due to value and weight, there may be  additional shipping or insurance fees that apply after checkout. All deliveries made within the state of NY will have applicable sales tax.  International deliveries will not be marked as gifts or have lower values declared on the customs forms. Any customs fees, if applicable, are the buyers sole responsibility. The condition rating above defines items that have spots, pulls, mends, loose threads, and other wear associated with pre-owned items that may not be specifically mentioned. The structured fields for the tie width are defined as : skinny under approximately 3.25", classic between 3.25 and approximately 3.75", and wide as anything over approximately 3.75".