Word to the wise on shipping
02-13-2008, 03:59 PM
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RE: Word to the wise on shipping
That actually doesn't sound too bad for international shipping. Just like everything else, even domestic shipping has gone up considerably in the last year or so. Where you really have to watch is on ebay. There are sellers with attractive prices on ARF's and other RC stuff but with inflated shipping as much or more than the item itself.
02-13-2008, 05:41 PM
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RE: Word to the wise on shipping
Just wondering how you shipped it ???
Usually if I buy something from the States I request that it be shipped USPS Priority Post. Better prices than the shipping companies.
Mark
Usually if I buy something from the States I request that it be shipped USPS Priority Post. Better prices than the shipping companies.
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02-13-2008, 06:20 PM
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RE: Word to the wise on shipping
The price for international shipping isn't too bad...I used the USPS to ship two Schulze ISL-330d battery chargers to Germany for a software upgrade, and it cost $32.00, plus another $6.00 for insurance.
One heck of a bargain.
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One heck of a bargain.
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02-13-2008, 07:44 PM
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RE: Word to the wise on shipping
ORIGINAL: oakley
Watch out when you make a deal with someone in Canada. I shipped a small battery charger to Ontorio and it cost me $11.80. OUCH!
Watch out when you make a deal with someone in Canada. I shipped a small battery charger to Ontorio and it cost me $11.80. OUCH!
I guess I've lived in Canada too long. If I could ship anything anywhere for less than $11.80 I would be very happy.
How's this one. I am working in the very far North of Canada and today we received a 1 lb. container of ABS glue at work and because it is classed as hazard matereials the shipping costs were $310.00. I would be very happy with $11.80
02-13-2008, 08:09 PM
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Thats why I don't ship outside the lower 48 states anymore.
I used to ship to Canada, but it seamed the guys always wanted me to declare a low value on the item so they wouldn't have to pay import, or duty taxes. Not sure what it was all about, but it wasn't something that I was comfortable with.
I sell you a motor for $300. But you want me to declare it's value at $20 so you don't have to pay some kind of Canadian taxes. But you also want me to insure it for $300.
??
I just quit shipping outside the US. Committing fraud on a US Postal service form is a federal offense and I could wind up in prison for it. Sorry to my northern neighbors. You'll have to buy from somebody else.
Got my flame suit on, because I know somebody is steaming mad at me now. Isn't it really my choice, as the seller, to decide where I am willing to ship? Don't be angry at me for it.
I used to ship to Canada, but it seamed the guys always wanted me to declare a low value on the item so they wouldn't have to pay import, or duty taxes. Not sure what it was all about, but it wasn't something that I was comfortable with.
I sell you a motor for $300. But you want me to declare it's value at $20 so you don't have to pay some kind of Canadian taxes. But you also want me to insure it for $300.
??
I just quit shipping outside the US. Committing fraud on a US Postal service form is a federal offense and I could wind up in prison for it. Sorry to my northern neighbors. You'll have to buy from somebody else.
Got my flame suit on, because I know somebody is steaming mad at me now. Isn't it really my choice, as the seller, to decide where I am willing to ship? Don't be angry at me for it.
02-13-2008, 09:32 PM
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RE: Word to the wise on shipping
ORIGINAL: Rcpilet
Thats why I don't ship outside the lower 48 states anymore.
I used to ship to Canada, but it seamed the guys always wanted me to declare a low value on the item so they wouldn't have to pay import, or duty taxes. Not sure what it was all about, but it wasn't something that I was comfortable with.
I sell you a motor for $300. But you want me to declare it's value at $20 so you don't have to pay some kind of Canadian taxes. But you also want me to insure it for $300.
??
I just quit shipping outside the US. Committing fraud on a US Postal service form is a federal offense and I could wind up in prison for it. Sorry to my northern neighbors. You'll have to buy from somebody else.
Thats why I don't ship outside the lower 48 states anymore.
I used to ship to Canada, but it seamed the guys always wanted me to declare a low value on the item so they wouldn't have to pay import, or duty taxes. Not sure what it was all about, but it wasn't something that I was comfortable with.
I sell you a motor for $300. But you want me to declare it's value at $20 so you don't have to pay some kind of Canadian taxes. But you also want me to insure it for $300.
??
I just quit shipping outside the US. Committing fraud on a US Postal service form is a federal offense and I could wind up in prison for it. Sorry to my northern neighbors. You'll have to buy from somebody else.
I have had stuff coming from the USA for years. I just placed an order with FMA Direct. I have NEVER paid duty on R/C stuff only 5% GST. I have never asked anyone to claim a lower price and can't imagine what they would gain by doing so.
02-14-2008, 07:40 AM
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RE: Word to the wise on shipping
I just quit shipping outside the US. Committing fraud on a US Postal service form is a federal offense and I could wind up in prison for it. Sorry to my northern neighbors. You'll have to buy from somebody else.
I weigh my items for sale, specify my shipping method and use the calculate feature. I add $1.00 as a packing fee that is figured into the shipping cost by the calculator, to offset the cost of bubble wrap, tape, etc, so the bidder knows exactly what he's getting into before bidding. It won't stop the whining (there's always someone trying to beat the system) , but it gives you an unassailable position with regards to complaints that you overcharge for shipping.
