US Postage Costs
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PK Eildon (VIC)
Thinking of getting tyre monitor from US, but have been quoted US$71.25 for postage. I have had some experience with postage from US and believe air freight / insured should be
about US$45. Has anyone any knowledge or experience. Are they trying on a Ebay trick.
Reply By: Brid from Cost Effective Maintenance - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 08:44
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 08:44
'morning PK
We do a small amount of export. Our costs to USA for 2KG satchel is AUD$41.50 (3KG @ $56.50). A 5KG box is $72, 10KG $112.50. Those are standard size Aust Post boxes. There is probably a cubic conversion rate also.
If it's heavy or bulky, maybe the quote is OK.
Regards
Brid
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Follow Up By: PK Eildon (VIC) - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 08:54
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 08:54
Thanks for that Brid. The package would be less than 1kg.
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Follow Up By: SteveL - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:13
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:13
I have imported gear from the U.S. in 1ft cubed boxes weighing ~2kg and the price is always around $US 40. Some people will only send UPS and that usually costs double or more than US Post.-Steve
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 18:59
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 18:59
Yes about $45 US for about 2 kg 9(USPS Express)
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Reply By: snowman - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:09
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:09
Hi PK,
I purchase filters etc from the US for my F250. You can go to the US post site Site Link and work out how much the postage should be. I had a box the size of a tissue box sent to me from the US with a turbo timer in it which cost $25.00 US to send.
Cheers dave
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Follow Up By: PK Eildon (VIC) - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:56
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:56
Thanks Snowman. Have sent an email to them refering to your site and this thread. I await a response.
PK
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Reply By: Shaker - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:19
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:19
Don't forget some businesses charge for packaging on top of postage.
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Follow Up By: PK Eildon (VIC) - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:22
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 09:22
This mob advertise free postage within the US, so I would not think packaging is included.
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 14:47
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 14:47
Maybe, the packaging is more extensive for overseas delivery. You could probably organise your own delivery, but it would most likely be more expensive again!
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Reply By: TroopyTracker - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 21:48
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 21:48
G'day PK,
No help here sorry, just wondered if you could give details of monitor. Been looking at some on ebay recently, looked a bit dodgy??
Thanks
Matt
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Follow Up By: PK Eildon (VIC) - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 22:08
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 22:08
Hope this works
link text if not www.doranmfg.com/
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Reply By: Scubaroo - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 22:21
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 22:21
I import a lot of stuff from the US.
UPS and USPS are two different things - one is
United Parcel Service (courier company), the other is US Postal Service (
post office). UPS are usually much more expensive, but many companies will only ship using UPS for overseas orders. USPS Global Express is cheaper than UPS, and also offers tracking - see if the company will use that instead - they may not be aware that it's an option for Australia. 2kg should be around $40 USD.
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