hello just wondering the problem of all the ads listed to the shipping! none of them say that they can ship to Ireland, if there is any one who knows of an ad that will ship to here or knows of a way of getting these planes to Ireland please tell me!! Thanks a million!!!!!![]

Are you talking about just the ads here on RCU or anywhere?

Tower has recently announced that it's going to do some overseas shipping to select countries.

Having shipped an item or two overseas I can tell you that I think the reason most folks won't do it is because it's such a pain...

First, it's expensive. Most folks don't want to pay what it costs.
Second, it's time consuming filling out all the paperwork and packaging for that kind of a trip.
Third, things can get held up in Customs then there's always a fight about who's going to pay the duty even though convention dictates it's whoever is importing the item.
Fourth, unless you go with really expensive shipping options you can't get insurance on things shipped overseas so if it disappears enroute, who's responsibility is it?

I dare say a lot of sellers would ship overseas if you are prepared to pay them for the extra expenses and hassle. Some have just had bad experiences due to one or more of the considerations I mentioned above, and just won't do it anymore.

JMHO...

Thanks for the reply, well really in general but yes its quite hard here on RCU to get shipping!!

Hi, I am also from "old Europe", but a bit more south (and sunny).

I have some problems with shipping from the US, not many suppliers do that, but I can give you some that I use:

For airplanes: AKModels, also Raidentech (but only the small ones).
General: Tower Hobbies (including some planes), Omnimodels
Batteries: NoBs
Electronics: EMS

Sure there are some more, but my experience with this ones has been good so far.

Regards
Juanjo

Zeeb is correct is most reguards. We ship overseas but the cost of shipping is much more expensive. Most shipping companies only allow 3 day air for international shipments which can get expensive. Although we ship international our customers pay the exact shipping cost (same as they do in the U.S). I think you will find this with most U.S. companies.
I have never had a problem with customs. At most the plane is held just a day or so. Also, there aren't any duty charges for a single plane. In most count cases there aren't duty charges with large orders of planes. You can also get the planes insured. It just becomes more of a problem if the plane is damaged because the shipping is so expensive. To replace parts or the plane shipping is what will get you.
If you want to find a company that will ship to Ireland the best way is to call or email the company that you are interested in. Most U.S. companies will work with you as long as you pay shipping.