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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2009 4:09:17 GMT
Hey all!
With such a wealth of knowledge I'm putting this question out in hopes of finding a good answer.
I've explored shipping internationally and thus far for a sword size box of appropriate weight shipping with any of the normal methods for us in the USA (FedEx, UPS, USPS) have brought about prices of nearly $200. They range fro $150 to $180 depending on where the destination is and who is doing the shipping.
This question pertains to Europe and Australia by the way.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sam
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2009 4:13:34 GMT
A single sword from the US to me cost about $1000US via USPS. Not sure why they are quoting you that much. Youre not using some obscure country down address as your destination?
Coming into australia, UPS and USPS is much better than fedex IMO. Fedex are in bed with customs, and will pull aside anything sword or knife related and ask for photos, whereas UPS and USPS smooth sailing with the normal "It may be checked" provisio...
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Jan 12, 2009 4:19:09 GMT
I have shipped all over Europe , to Austrailia , and South Africa.... all with USPS for around $50 per
Alot of countries have a 40 inch limit so creative packaging is often necessary... but I've snuck longer packages past...
Here... I just did a rate quote on a 5 lb package to the UK ... copied and pasted rates below....
Price charts and complete information for Great Britain and Northern Ireland Products (Show Dimensions) Estimated Delivery Time** Post Office Price Online Price Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG)* Maximum Value for Contents: $2,499.00 See Service Guide Before Mailing 1 - 3 Days Calculate Calculate USPS GXG™ Envelopes* Maximum Value for Contents: $2,499.00 See Service Guide Before Mailing 1 - 3 Days $82.00 $73.80 Express Mail® International 5 Days $47.50 $43.70 Priority Mail® International 6 - 10 Days $37.50 $35.63 Priority Mail® International Flat-Rate Box 6 - 10 Days $38.95 $37.00 Priority Mail® International Large Flat-Rate Box 6 - 10 Days $49.95 $47.45 *GXG and First-Class Mail International are not available for items requiring an Export License under U.S. Law. **Designed to be delivered in the number of business days specified for each service depending on origin and destination.
Related Links Learn about customs forms. Complete and print customs forms. Electronic Filing of Export Information is required for items valued over $2500 or requiring an export license.
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Post by slav on Jan 12, 2009 4:31:47 GMT
I've sent a sword to Italy from the US via USPS and it cost me $13US.
*shrug*
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2009 4:41:00 GMT
I must be doing something wrong then when getting quotes from the big 3.
Maybe I'll have to go into the USPS directly and ask.
Thanks guys.
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