mj
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posting a print to the US, by mj on Jul 5, 2010 19:11:29 GMT 1, I have sold my first print to member in the US and need help what is best courier or best way to send from the UK.
The person does not want me to send it ensured due to cost maybe?? But I would like great peace of mind that the print gets to him in same condition [ mint ] I sent him as theirs a chargeback/reversal attached to the paypay payment.
many thanks in advance
I have sold my first print to member in the US and need help what is best courier or best way to send from the UK. The person does not want me to send it ensured due to cost maybe?? But I would like great peace of mind that the print gets to him in same condition [ mint ] I sent him as theirs a chargeback/reversal attached to the paypay payment. many thanks in advance |
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chrispa
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posting a print to the US, by chrispa on Jul 5, 2010 19:18:07 GMT 1, i would send it Royal Mail International
Mark as printed papers
Insurance can be had for up to ยฃ500 for around ยฃ6.00 - so i would do it (4.25 covers you up to ยฃ41) and the print will also be tracked
HOWEVER you MUST ensure
length of tube is no more than 90cm
and
length + 2 x diameter is less than 105 cm
Depending on amount of insurance required shipping should be around ยฃ15 possibly less
if you are too large it'll cost you a fortune (ยฃ60 +)
i would send it Royal Mail International
Mark as printed papers
Insurance can be had for up to ยฃ500 for around ยฃ6.00 - so i would do it (4.25 covers you up to ยฃ41) and the print will also be tracked
HOWEVER you MUST ensure
length of tube is no more than 90cm
and
length + 2 x diameter is less than 105 cm
Depending on amount of insurance required shipping should be around ยฃ15 possibly less
if you are too large it'll cost you a fortune (ยฃ60 +)
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mj
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posting a print to the US, by mj on Jul 5, 2010 19:27:36 GMT 1, thanks for the info mate,
Do you know if I insured the print as you say, will their be any customs charge for either of us to pay?
thanks for the info mate,
Do you know if I insured the print as you say, will their be any customs charge for either of us to pay?
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chrispa
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posting a print to the US, by chrispa on Jul 5, 2010 20:03:08 GMT 1, any customs charge is for the buyer - you will never pay it, but if you need to insure for full value then you will need to declare the full price for customs
is this is an issue go for insurance to ยฃ41, at least the print will be tracked then, but you wont be insured if damaged or lost - so you need the buyer to agree to this
any customs charge is for the buyer - you will never pay it, but if you need to insure for full value then you will need to declare the full price for customs
is this is an issue go for insurance to ยฃ41, at least the print will be tracked then, but you wont be insured if damaged or lost - so you need the buyer to agree to this
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mj
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posting a print to the US, by mj on Jul 5, 2010 20:07:49 GMT 1, I get you, ensured it will be. Thanks for the help.
I get you, ensured it will be. Thanks for the help.
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Karl Read
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posting a print to the US, by Karl Read on Jul 5, 2010 20:16:53 GMT 1, Get in signed for on the other end so you have proof of delivery. Paypal also ask for this for proof.
Get in signed for on the other end so you have proof of delivery. Paypal also ask for this for proof.
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shower
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posting a print to the US, by shower on Jul 5, 2010 21:03:27 GMT 1, I send some prints worth around ยฃ250 the other day. I just popped into the post office and they said the best bet was to post via 'Air Sure'. The tube was tracked all the way and was insured up to ยฃ500 I think. It cost me about ยฃ19 in total and seemed to be reasonably quick.
Hope that helps a little. Good luck sending the print.
I send some prints worth around ยฃ250 the other day. I just popped into the post office and they said the best bet was to post via 'Air Sure'. The tube was tracked all the way and was insured up to ยฃ500 I think. It cost me about ยฃ19 in total and seemed to be reasonably quick.
Hope that helps a little. Good luck sending the print.
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shower
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posting a print to the US, by shower on Jul 5, 2010 22:09:41 GMT 1, Yeah Air Sure does not require a signature as the parcel or tube is tracked right up to the individuals front door. Apparently its the safest way possible.
But if a signature is required then dont use it.
Yeah Air Sure does not require a signature as the parcel or tube is tracked right up to the individuals front door. Apparently its the safest way possible.
But if a signature is required then dont use it.
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mj
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posting a print to the US, by mj on Jul 5, 2010 23:21:36 GMT 1, You guys are amazing, thanks for the great tips
You guys are amazing, thanks for the great tips
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mmmike
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posting a print to the US, by mmmike on Jul 6, 2010 13:10:23 GMT 1, At least for Canadian customs. The insured value is not related to the declared value. People often over insure items. It is not a problem if the insured value is more than the declared value.
At least for Canadian customs. The insured value is not related to the declared value. People often over insure items. It is not a problem if the insured value is more than the declared value.
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