TechRep From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (10 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 809 times:
I want to ship a 4 pound item to Brinsmead Glen, Australia 4870 from San Antonio TX 78217. I checked UPS and was surprised the shipping was very expensive almost $90.00 US. Anyone have any ideas about a cheaper method or maybe I was doing it wrong? Need help!
Victech From United States of America, joined Jun 2000, 546 posts, RR: 2 Reply 1, posted (10 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 802 times:
Have you tried DHL or the good ol' US Postal Service?
Victech From United States of America, joined Jun 2000, 546 posts, RR: 2 Reply 3, posted (10 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 795 times:
Yeah...USPS is probably the best. And remember that Global Express Mail service is actually done by DHL!
Airlinelover From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 5580 posts, RR: 27 Reply 4, posted (10 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 789 times:
I ship stuff via USPS to by vest friend in NZ all the time.. it's pretty reasonable
I'd bet Oz rates are very similar..
Chris
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BNE From Australia, joined Mar 2000, 3156 posts, RR: 13 Reply 5, posted (10 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 776 times:
If speed is the priority then Federal Express is the fastest followed by DHL, USPS is probably your cheapest option. One thing to remember don't put a high price on the goods as this will likely attract Australian duties of 5% and a GST(goods & service tax of 10%), which will need to be paid before the goods are sent to the receiver. Items under $250.00 will usually avoid these charges. The other important thing is to include a phone number.
Hope this helps.
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