Louise Brooks, tariffs, and eBay -- It's a sign of the times

I was scrolling through eBay listings looking for Louise Brooks related material -- something I've been doing for decades -- when I noticed a copy of Australian TV Week. 

The magazine, dating from June 2001, carried an article about Louise Brooks. That's what caught my attention.

I have a lot of Louise Brooks material from Australia in my "collection" -- which is both digital and physical in format, but this piece was something I hadn't seen before. 

What also caught my attention was the fact that an eBay notice banner popped up stating "Due to US policies, import fees for this item will need to be paid to customs or the shipping carrier on delivery. Learn More." Ouch! 

I suppose it's a sign of the times.... And it looks like Trump's tariffs will negatively impact even small-time movie memorabilia collectors like me. I imagine fewer and fewer overseas items related to the actress will be making their way into the United States. That's sad.

 Well, anyways, here's that anonymous article. It's titled "Movie Legends: Louise Brooks."

 

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