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07-17-2009, 02:52 PM | #1 |
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Shipping overseas?
Anyone here shipped a bulky item across the pond?
A guy in Ireland would like to buy a set of bodywork from me but the shipping quotes I am getting from the big companies (UPS, DHL, USPS) are ridiculous. Any recommendations on shipping companies to look at? Thanks for any help.
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07-17-2009, 06:56 PM | #3 |
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What bike is the bodywork for?
If he can wait send it regular mail. That's how I shipped everything to/from England and it wasn't really all that expensive. |
07-17-2009, 09:01 PM | #4 |
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It's a 675.
Ironically, depending on the shipping costs, it would be cheaper for him to buy it from me, pay a few hundred on shipping and still save money over the cost of buying it there. I have to check with the post office tomorrow. Looking online, USPS won't ship the size box that is needed. So far I've gotten the costs down to $335 including insurance. DHL quoted me $835. That was WITH the online discount of about $70.
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07-17-2009, 09:15 PM | #5 |
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835 JUST for shipping??
Christ.
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07-17-2009, 09:18 PM | #6 |
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Yep.
For that much he should be able to find something more local.
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07-17-2009, 09:19 PM | #7 |
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I've shipped a lot overseas, like suits and gear. USPS International Priority Mail is usually the best price, surprisingly enough.
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