posted on September 14, 2000 11:39:36 PM
It's certainly as reliable as the US postal system or the UK postal system. To be honest, I don't understand the question - we're not looking at a 3rd world country here....
posted on September 14, 2000 11:46:41 PM
Yep,have shipped to Ireland, Scotland, England and even Wales with no problems at all. Go for small packet airmail as it's less likely to get caught up in the system than a surface mailed item.. the folks over there are nice as pie and I've never (knock wood) had anyone mess me about. Good luck from Florida..
posted on September 14, 2000 11:48:52 PM
About a year ago I sent a $220.00 auction win and another $220.00 email buy to Ireland by regular airmail. The winner got his merchandise two months later.
Irish customs had held it up to determine the value of the merchandise. They charged the customer $135.00 in customs fees. He related that this was common and was elated when he got the merchandise.
BTW the customer was never told by customs that they had his merchandise untill they requested custom fees. After the fees were paid they released the merchandise to him.
I think customs had a hard time figuring out what to charge the customer.
The merchandise was two Zippo lighter/Case knife commerative sets in walnut cases that were numbered #100 & #101 of 250 made.
I put the value paid ($440.00)on the customs form as the value of the merchandise.
posted on September 15, 2000 02:43:44 AM
I ship to Ireland... I also ship anywhere else. Be careful when dealing with International bidders, though. Don't offer any guarantees, because if they complain, it is too costly to have it shipped back and you will never know if they had lied. I have had many problems with CANADIANS, to be specific. I used to offer a 30 day warranty for everyone, now I only offer it for domestic bidders. This is mainly due to CANADIANS, though. But it is good to cover your posterior, and sell the thing "as-is" internationally with no guarantee on their postal system either, unless they opt for expensive registered insurance or something. Also, make clear that they pay ANY AND ALL DUTY CHARGES. Many people in other countries have to pay tariffs on items coming from the USA, although we don't always have to, but the lopsided trade laws are another thread, altogether.
-Del
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty" -Winston Churchill
posted on September 15, 2000 04:31:38 AM
I have a regualar customer there and have shipped 20-25 parcels and all have arrived. One (sent surface) was delayed - arrived in about 10 weeks, otherwise all smooth.
posted on September 16, 2000 10:40:02 PM
I ship worldwide. Shipping to the British Isles has not presented any problems. Only package ever to go astray was sent to Italy. They are still looking for it!!!
posted on September 17, 2000 06:25:31 AM
Hey Dina9
I found it! I found Italy for you!! It was right there all the time in the southern part of Europe! Tell USPS and maybe they can now deliver you item ...hehe!
William
ArabianDirect
"I'm Irish, living in Saudi Arabia, married to an Aussie, I'm working for an Omani company which is owned by an American Company! Now that's what I call INTERNATIONAL!
William
ArabianDirect
