I've shipped a part to Italy. Shipping was more than the part(USPS). I too
was quoted 4-6 weeks but I think it got there in about 4. Make sure you pack
it good. LOTS of tape!
Dave Gebhard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Schwartz" <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 4:38 PM
Subject: International postage question (Shipping parts, no LBC but car
parts)
> I just sold an item (intake manifold) on eBay, an I am curious as to the
> postage rates I was quoted. The box measures 28" x 10" x 4" and weigh in
> at 11 lbs. It was won by someone in Germany, who is quite anxious to get
> it. However, I was quoted $134 for UPS and USPS which didn't ask for any
> zip info or address, just a country to be shipped to) listed the shipping
> for $25 surface (4-6 weeks) or $40 for a little faster time of 4-10 days.
> This seem to be quite a difference in price which makes me wonder - Has
> anybody sent anything overseas via USPS and were there additional charges
> which I will incur that I am not getting off the USPS web site??
Hummm....
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego)
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