[Info-vax] Sending stuff to Europe

[Bill Gunshannon]

In article <kfrm7u$cf4$1 at news.albasani.net>,
	Jan-Erik Soderholm <jan-erik.soderholm at telia.com> writes:
> 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.

I get $44.95.

> 
> And besides, why would you care?
> The receiver pays the shipping anyway, not ?
> 

Sorry, I guess I am just too honest.  I don;'t think these cards are
worth $70-$100.  If someone actually wants to pay that kind of extortion
for me to send it there, I'm willing.  But I want anyone who is interested
to know what the cost is going to be up front.

bill

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