[Info-vax] Sending stuff to Europe

[Jan-Erik Soderholm]

Bill Gunshannon wrote 2013-02-18 02:23:
> 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.

That is the "*Express* Mail International Padded Flat Rate Envelope".

Not what I wrote above. Try again...

Jan-Erik.


>
>>
>> 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
>