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 reston_ray
  		posted on January 18, 2001 06:13:35 PM
Had a sale this past week to a customer in Mexico.( approx. $200.)

He responded with his address and asked I check UPS rates.

I was floored when the lowest rate for 8 lbs was $130.00.

I also checked USPS which offer $24. Ground and $31. Air but offer no insurance, delivery confirmation or other methods of tracking the package.

Any experience or suggestions for sending packages to Mexico with some protection for both myself and the buyer?

 
 tc61380
  		posted on January 18, 2001 06:21:03 PM
fedex offers ground to mexico, but last time i tried to do ground international at the service center they told me i had to have an account ;p

 
 Julesy
  		posted on January 18, 2001 06:21:37 PM
Global Express Mail is approx $40 for 8 lbs to Mexico, and includes a tracking # and $500 insurance.

 
 reston_ray
  		posted on January 18, 2001 06:55:12 PM
Thanks Julsey, that suggestion was a lifesaver.

I'm still learning the new categories and available options but I don't feel bad I missed this as it was not offered as an option when I discussed this problem at the PO today.

Between the high UPS rates and the no insurance on the basic USPS options I felt in a box.

Aw users come to the rescue again.

 
 sg52
  		posted on January 18, 2001 09:44:28 PM
It's no accident that there is limited insurance to Mexico. It's no accident that truly responsible carriers charge so much.

The problem is that packages are stolen in the mail.

USPS insurance is problematic.

sg52

 
 mzalez
  		posted on January 19, 2001 07:15:50 AM
You might want to look into a courier service like DHL or Urgente Express...they have reasonable rates--I've used them extensively. The catch is the receiver has to have one of their customer counters nearby...

 
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