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Re: About to ship a package to Switzerland - advice?
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lugnet.market.shipping
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Fri, 2 Aug 2002 20:20:09 GMT
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William R Ward <bill@wards.net> writes:
> I have a 10 lb. box to send to Switzerland. It looks like I can send
> it airmail with the USPS for about $35. Is that right? What's the
> best shipping method?
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> Also, what do I put on the customs forms? I know when shipping stuff
> to the US if you use the right code there are no duties due for LEGO.
> Does Europe offer the same sort of thing?
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> What about boxing it up? It's a large set (a Rebel Blockade Runner).
> Getting a box the right shape may be difficult. What do you suggest?
To follow up...
Since the buyer didn't care about the box, I "decanted" it into a box
that was easier to ship: a 11"x14"x9" "bankers box". I taped it up
securely and took it to the post office. I sent it Airmail ($37.25
postage + $3.60 insurance) on July 25, and it arrived on August 2.
I'd say it went pretty well, all in all.
--Bill.
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William R Ward bill@wards.net http://www.wards.net/~bill/
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