[Info-vax] Sending stuff to Europe

[Jan-Erik Soderholm]

Jan-Erik Soderholm wrote 2013-02-17 23:39:
> Bill Gunshannon wrote 2013-02-17 21:21:
>> Can anyone suggest how to do this at a reasonable cost?
>> I just ran a 2lb. 6x9x2 inch package past UPS and the USPS.
>> UPS wanted from $100 to $178 to ship it to England.
>> The cheapest from the USPS was $55 with most offerings being around $78.
>> I'm sorry, but these cards just aren't worth that much.  If I can't
>> find something much cheaper I will have to withdraw the offer to send
>> them overseas.
>>
>> bill
>>
>
> When an US'er has trouble finding shipping options "overseas"
> I usualy direct them to :
>
> http://ircalc.usps.gov/default.aspx?Mode=Intl_Single&CID=10411
>
> If I select "Sweden" and click on :
>
> Priority Mail International Padded Flat Rate Envelope
> 12-1/2" x 9-1/2", Maximum weight 4 pounds.
>
> I get a price of $23.95.
>
> And besides, why would you care?
> The receiver pays the shipping anyway, not ?
>
> Jan-Erik.
>
>
>

Or (which fits your "2lb. 6x9x2 inch" specs) :

Priority Mail International Large Video Flat Rate priced box
9-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 2", Maximum weight 4 pounds.

Also $23.95 to Sweden (and probably the rest of Europe).