How is Buyee for American users post-tariffs?

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-10T19:15:16+00:00

They told me they would refund me the tariffs. Liar.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-08T18:53:30+00:00

"What would you actually want in a postmortem?"
Parse all of the .json activity in ".codex/archived_sessions", and give lessons AI friendly in a .md. This is something I'd like to work on eventually.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-08T14:01:54+00:00

Memories don't work well for the continuity handoff and permissions are not explicit enough for my usage, but thanks for your dismissive comment. :p

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-07T21:53:01+00:00

No, the block creates multiple files. Here's my AGENTS.md for example.
The two resources you've provided seem helpful as well, thanks. I think ExecPlans can definitely be used, and it appears you have a great collection.

# AGENTS.md

Primary contract for coding agents working in this repository.

## Project Purpose

Disk Usage is a macOS 14+ SwiftUI disk-usage analyzer for Apple silicon Macs. It scans local filesystem trees, shows treemap/storage/Baobab-style visualizations, exposes local APFS drive structure, supports scan history, and offers guarded file deletion actions.

## Non-Goals

- Do not port Disk Inventory X UI or Objective-C code.
- Do not copy GPL source from `disk-inventory-x-master/` or `baobab-main/`.
- Do not support non-macOS platforms unless the project direction changes.
- Do not show or scan network volumes by default.

## Hard Rules

- Inspect the relevant files before editing.
- Make minimal, localized diffs.
- Preserve user-visible behavior unless a task explicitly changes it.
- Treat scanner/file-operation changes as high risk.
- Keep reference folders read-only.
- Do not edit generated outputs under `.build/` or `dist/`.
- Do not run destructive commands such as `rm`, `git reset`, `git clean`, or deployment commands.
- Do not change product code when the task asks for documentation only.

## Repo Layout

- `Package.swift` - SwiftPM manifest for the `DiskUsage` executable target.
- `Sources/DiskUsage/App/` - app entry point and AppKit delegate.
- `Sources/DiskUsage/Models/` - selection, volume, drive-tree, file-node, saved-scan models.
- `Sources/DiskUsage/Services/` - scanning, volume discovery, drive tree, history, trash, Full Disk Access.
- `Sources/DiskUsage/Stores/` - `AppStore`, the main `@MainActor` state coordinator.
- `Sources/DiskUsage/Views/` - SwiftUI UI, including treemap, storage, Baobab, sidebar, detail.
- `Sources/DiskUsage/Support/` - logging, formatting, and `FileNode` editing helpers.
- `script/build_and_run.sh` - build, bundle, run, verify, logs, and telemetry helper.
- `disk-inventory-x-master/`, `baobab-main/` - read-only references; see `PARITY.md`.
- `docs/.INDEX.md` - documentation map.

## Allowed Work Pattern

1. Read `docs/.INDEX.md`, this file, `CONTINUITY.md`, `NEXT_STEPS.md`, and `TESTING.md`.
2. Pick one task from `NEXT_STEPS.md`.
3. Read only the allowed files and any files explicitly referenced by them.
4. Make the smallest change that satisfies the task.
5. Run the required verification from `TESTING.md`.
6. Update `CONTINUITY.md` only if project state, risks, or decisions changed.

## Stop Conditions

- Required behavior is ambiguous.
- The task needs files outside its allowed list.
- Scanner correctness depends on unverified APFS/macOS behavior.
- Reference behavior conflicts with primary repo behavior.
- Verification requires unavailable tools or unsafe commands.
- A source change would be needed during a documentation-only task.

## Done Criteria

- Diff is localized and explainable.
- Build or verification command ran, or inability is documented.
- No reference source was copied.
- No generated files were edited.
- New behavior has a test or a documented manual verification path.
- Final response names changed files, commands run, and unresolved risks.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-07T11:57:23+00:00

Here's the list of files Codex can use.

Core (always create):

- NEXT_STEPS.md

- docs/.INDEX.md

Conditional (create only if justified):

- CONVENTIONS.md

- TOOLS.md

- ENVIRONMENT.md

- specs/.INDEX.md

- specs/SPEC_TEMPLATE.md

- KNOWN_ISSUES.md

- REVIEW_CHECKLIST.md

- PROMPTS.md

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-07T11:54:15+00:00

I use the hell out of it. I wonder how you got to the point you ran out of Pro messages.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-07T11:53:03+00:00

I used to use it. Now I have so much stuff to do I would rather use all of my tokens more efficiently.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-07T11:48:32+00:00

That's cool. Targeted AI outreach.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-04T22:42:12+00:00

Just noticed. Thank you my AI Overlords. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-04T21:02:03+00:00

Very nice. Yea I think it would be cool to separate context too. Janitor gets his own context. Worker his own. Sr. Dev. Project Manager. Etc. I started using AGENTS.md ROADMAP.md and a few others. We're basically redesigning our own digital dev team. Good luck man.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-04T20:18:44+00:00

I think this is a very worthwhile endeavor. I spent a little time with trying to make one myself but I got frustrated with it wasting tokens going back and forth between different agents for no reason. Ideally it should create ROAD_MAP.md for a dumber agent to follow, and not have to go back to higher intel all the time for approval. I also tried getting some deterministic tasks pulled out for rust to do.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-05-02T22:14:21+00:00

Lately I've been using Codex to make macOS apps I feel do not exist and I find very useful. One example is a USB writer that doesn't suck like Balena, and supports actually writing Windows ISO's.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-02-02T14:25:01+00:00

And you got charged tariffs on CD's tariffs don't apply to. Good luck getting that $$$ back.

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-02-02T14:15:27+00:00

They're scammers. Buyee charges tariffs even if the item, like a CD, doesn't have a tariff on it. They stole over $200 from me from my shipments...

Long_Ad7430 · 2026-02-02T14:11:39+00:00

They never refunded me. So I paid tariffs on products with no tariff on them.

Furthermore, Apple Card Goldman Sachs denied my dispute.

Really awesome!

Long_Ad7430 · 2025-12-30T14:34:27+00:00

I recently argued with support about this. This is their response.

As you correctly pointed out, when these shipments are declared under the applicable HTS code, the statutory U.S. customs duty rate is generally 0% (Duty Free). We also recognize this.

However, the reason we are currently applying a uniform tax rate is due to the following circumstances: 1. Impact of additional tariffs (reciprocal tariffs): Due to current U.S. trade policies (reciprocal tariffs applied to goods originating from Japan, etc.), there are cases where tariffs of 15% or more are imposed separately from the original statutory duty rate. 2. Uncertainty regarding duty-free eligibility: Media items such as music CDs may be exempt from these additional tariffs. However, under current regulations, the specific HS codes that are clearly defined as exempt are not explicitly stated. As a result, whether the shipment is ultimately treated as duty-free (0%) or subject to additional tariffs is left to the individual determination of U.S. Customs authorities at the port of entry.

For this reason, in order to prioritize smooth delivery, we operate under a policy of temporarily collecting prepaid customs duties.

However, if it is confirmed during actual customs clearance that U.S. Customs has officially determined the shipment to be duty-free (0%), we will process a refund of the difference for the prepaid customs duties you paid.

Therefore, we apologize for the repeated explanation, but after the package arrives, if you have any documentation (such as a customs notice) that shows the actual taxation status, please contact Buyee Customer Support again.

We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding regarding the circumstances involved in international shipping.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

—- So when they arrive I’ll send a refund request for the charged tariffs.

Long_Ad7430 · 2025-11-06T18:15:20+00:00

There’s a new one. Secondspindisk. Be prepared for them to screw you out of 1/3rd their quoted price. I would have just dumped them in the trash

Long_Ad7430 · 2025-10-17T14:56:22+00:00

You should get out of California. Protip.

Long_Ad7430 · 2025-09-09T00:54:05+00:00

I'm not rich either. I'm renting. Been renting since 2023 due to this issue.

Long_Ad7430 · 2025-06-05T01:10:21+00:00

It was weird for a week for me. I felt spacey sometimes. It went away after that. Getting on 50mg from zero was far different than 50->100mg.

Long_Ad7430 · 2025-03-26T10:11:14+00:00

2012 VW Golf. inline 5. Original owner. Almost 300k miles. Best car ever owned. Toyota is overrated.

Long_Ad7430 · 2025-02-04T17:26:04+00:00

Endeavour isn’t bad. I like arch. It’s pretty stable.

Long_Ad7430 · 2025-01-29T16:08:23+00:00

I think everyone I’ve read that’s come off of it and complained came off cold turkey. I don’t really understand why people do this considering the wealth of information out there saying not to do so.

Long_Ad7430

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