Posted by Lars Olbimmerguy on February 14, 2006 at 17:38:26 from from 140.211.24.85
In Reply to: International shipping advice needed posted by Michael R from Melbourne on February 14, 2006 at 14:33:19:
My international shipping on cameras has always been 1/3 that of UPS and Fedex, using the Postal Service. Global Priority has some tracking features.
However, I hear that Parcel Post really took a big hit in the recent postage increase. I have not shipped under the new rates. Prior to that, a package that cost 100 with UPS and Fedex was about $35 USPS and by Global Priority, took 4-7 days. Never lost a deal.
Another point of consideration however, is that if you mail it, it could go off the radar in customs for up to 30-45 days. Had that happen a couple of times, but both surfaced (one a $700 camera out of sight for 30 days) before filing a claim. I understand that is one of the reasons UPS charges more (But 3 times???), because they do their onw customs inspections somehow.