posted on February 14, 2001 09:36:01 AM new
Hello all.
I never ship international, but the person who won my auction lives in France and won my auction at my buy price. So my questions is: How much will it cost to ship a 2-3 pound box to France? I don't need Express or Priority. Just something that will get there within 10 days or so. Is FedEx the best? How about UPS or USPS?
posted on February 14, 2001 09:54:52 AM new
Go to their web sites and use their rate calculators. Depending on where you live, where they live, the size and weight of the package, etc., each service is different.
posted on February 14, 2001 10:11:53 AM new
DO NOT use a courier (delivery) service for International shipments. They tack on a HUGE brokerage fee that the buyer has to pay. This is not duty or taxes--it is a fee they charge to clear the package through customs.
I would go GLOBAL AIRMAIL Parcel POST -$18.10 for a 3 lb package
or if it will fit into the large Global Priorty Envelope --$9.00 any weight as long as it fits
GLOBAL Priority Mail (variable weight envelope) $21.00
They might still get charged duty and taxes by France---but not the brokerage fee from the delivery company
