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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

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROLL

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Brian~

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

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Originally Posted by cmr076

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmr076

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmr076

isnt the flat rate only in the US?

Quote:

Originally Posted by EKLIPZGSX97

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-...nal-prices.htm

05-09-2010, 08:44 PM	#1
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	shipping experts please chime in! 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? __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246R

05-09-2010, 09:23 PM	#5
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	Whenever I ship stuff to Russia, I just use USPS priority. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

05-09-2010, 09:26 PM	#7
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	From what I remember you can get insurance, I haven't done it in a while though. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

05-09-2010, 09:49 PM	#10
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	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.. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246R

05-09-2010, 09:58 PM	#11
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	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... __________________ Live with Passion.

05-10-2010, 05:37 AM	#13
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	I know DHL apparently closed up shop, but I still see a few trucks running around, with drivers in Yellow & Red shirts. __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-10-2010, 07:10 AM	#14
11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	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. __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

05-10-2010, 07:39 AM	#15
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	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.

05-10-2010, 11:00 AM	#16
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	thanks everyone! i got an estimate through USPS, roughly 150 dollars... not bad at all. Now i have to get him to pay up! __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246R

05-10-2010, 12:48 PM	#17
Slick 87 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chalfont / West Chester Member #13784 My Ride: 2006 6 speed accord and 2007 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	usps flat rate medium size box?

05-10-2010, 01:05 PM	#18
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	isnt the flat rate only in the US? __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246R

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