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cmr076
05-09-2010, 08:44 PM
so i have a group of shoes i was selling on ebay... the winning bidder is in switzerland... after calling UPS they quoted me 370 dollars for shipping!!!!

does anyone know any other options for shipping internationally?
TROLL
05-09-2010, 08:45 PM
hmm whats the size and weight?
i'd try dhl... they're big internationally and usually cheaper.
cmr076
05-09-2010, 08:47 PM
hmm whats the size and weight?
i'd try dhl... they're big internationally and usually cheaper.

arent they out of business?? im not sure of the size... 13 shoe boxes haha weight is probably 25lbs
~Brian~
05-09-2010, 08:59 PM
This is why I always set up my auctions for US bidders only...

Doesn't USPS ship internationally too?
russiankid
05-09-2010, 09:23 PM
Whenever I ship stuff to Russia, I just use USPS priority.
TROLL
05-09-2010, 09:25 PM
I don't think insurance or confirmation are valid on USPS outside of the US... worth looking into at least.
russiankid
05-09-2010, 09:26 PM
From what I remember you can get insurance, I haven't done it in a while though.
cmr076
05-09-2010, 09:34 PM
This is why I always set up my auctions for US bidders only...

Doesn't USPS ship internationally too?

thats the funny thing... i DID set it up for US bidders only... then this d-bag ended my auction early by using the BIN... so rather than fight with him and re-list id rather just take his money and get these bitches gone!
~Brian~
05-09-2010, 09:41 PM
thats the funny thing... i DID set it up for US bidders only... then this d-bag ended my auction early by using the BIN... so rather than fight with him and re-list id rather just take his money and get these bitches gone!

You don't actually have to fight him, just cancel his bid.

The auction will be re-listed then.
cmr076
05-09-2010, 09:49 PM
if this doesnt pan out ill do that. if i can find a shipper to do it for like 150-200 i think hell go for it..
djb5118
05-09-2010, 09:58 PM
DHL is o.o.b. in the US, but can still be used as an international carrier (they just got rid of their domestic service). Also you can ship via USPS, thats how I get stuff here in NZ.

But really, I wouldn't bother going through this trouble to find him the lowest shipping cost. Unless your auction states that you (the seller) are covering the shipping charges, just charge him whatever you can find, after all it was his decision to end the auction fully knowing the item(s) were coming from the US. Just my opinion...
DPancoast
05-10-2010, 01:36 AM
Ship USPS. conformation or not, which you will get, but it won't be very real time. We shipped some samples to someone in Jordan from my work and it got there just fine.

Just make sure you get all the proper customs forms and such
FocusDude
05-10-2010, 05:37 AM
I know DHL apparently closed up shop, but I still see a few trucks running around, with drivers in Yellow & Red shirts.
11secdsm
05-10-2010, 07:10 AM
Definitely try USPS Dave. Just make sure the box isn't oversize or the prices go up dramatically. I've shipped several turbos overseas for under $100.
jpalamar
05-10-2010, 07:39 AM
International flat rate boxes from USPS is your best bet. I shipped stuff to buddies that are deployed that way all the time. By far the cheapest route. You may need a few boxes though.
cmr076
05-10-2010, 11:00 AM
thanks everyone! i got an estimate through USPS, roughly 150 dollars... not bad at all. Now i have to get him to pay up!
Slick 87
05-10-2010, 12:48 PM
usps flat rate medium size box?
cmr076
05-10-2010, 01:05 PM
isnt the flat rate only in the US?
EKLIPZGSX97
05-10-2010, 02:39 PM
isnt the flat rate only in the US?

Yes it is...

USPS is def. your best way for small stuff. And believe it or not, it may be cheaper (for you anyway) to do it in multiple small packages instead of paying oversize charges or coming close to their Size/Weight Limit...

There may be more taxes/duties on his end but no one cares about him, thats what he gets for buying internationally...
jpalamar
05-10-2010, 02:55 PM
isnt the flat rate only in the US?

Yes it is...

USPS is def. your best way for small stuff. And believe it or not, it may be cheaper (for you anyway) to do it in multiple small packages instead of paying oversize charges or coming close to their Size/Weight Limit...

There may be more taxes/duties on his end but no one cares about him, thats what he gets for buying internationally...

Wrong. They have international flat rate. I used them before.
http://www.usps.com/prices/priority-mail-international-prices.htm