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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
> My business ships internationally, only because I know many people like it.
> However, it does involve more risk, more money, and more time. The United
> States Postal Service has decent service to other US sites, but when it
> starts going to other countries around the world, there are several other
> factors to consider. I had a shipment that went to Venezula, I bought a few
> sets for a good customer I have down there, and ended up losing it, costing
> me around $200.00. I cannot get insurance for that country, so I am flat out
> that money. If I shipped it inside the US, I could have gotten insurance for
> it. The Venezulan post office is not very good, according to my customer.
>
> It also involves customs, customs forms in some cases, and generally, a
> deeper, more frustrating experience.
Ugh! Those forms!!! So many times (when I *was* selling internationally), I'd
be asked to put "gift" and value of $20 on $60 order. I did it, but hated it,
and generally felt pretty icky about doing it.
I ditto the points Dan, Maggie and Mark made.
Julie
If you want people to change their
> minds about this, buy from venders that do ship internationally, build up a
> reputation, and maybe e-mail sellers that don't to consider you, and see if
> they might accomodate you. Making generalities, psudo-swearing, and insults
> does not produce anything good, IMHO.
>
> FUT shipping practices, market views:-> lugnet.market.shipping,
> lugnet.market.theory
> Debate points:> lugnet.off.topic.debate
>
> Sincerely,
> Scott S.
> --
> Want LEGO Elements at Great Prices?
> Visit The Sanburn Systems Company
> www.sanburnsystems.com
> Scott E. Sanburn, Owner
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| Ronan & All, (...) Well, I am fed up with many things as well, it is understandable, but there are reasons for this. (...) This is on the borderline of good taste, and I think if you want people to consider shipping to other places than just the (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.market.shipping)
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