Can somebody help me buy some lightweight stuff from the US and ship them to me?

kkokkolis · **on:** January 27, 2015, 11:34:12 AM

Can somebody help me buy some lightweight stuff from the US and ship them to me?
Nothing illegal, just a couple of pairs of microscope eyepieces that are anavailable to Europe and Amazon.com or Amscope (the original vendor) don't ship them here. They should cost about 100$, plus shipping. I can pay with Paypal as in any transaction. They are small and lightweight.
Is it possible?
Thanks.

ducttapetech · **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2015, 11:40:37 AM

I would help but I no longer use PayPal. Nor will I ever again. Hopefully somebody with some better luck with PayPal will help you out.

Nate

kkokkolis · **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2015, 01:06:58 PM

Look, I can pay the vendor directly myself. I only need some way to pay for shipping to Greece and compensation the one who helps.

ducttapetech · **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2015, 01:12:40 PM

How much is the shipping from the US to Greece?

Nate

kkokkolis · **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2015, 01:21:35 PM

Most tools I bought came with 12-20$ USPS.

ducttapetech · **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2015, 01:36:33 PM

Alright. If you want, you can have it shipped to me. I will eat shipping cost to help a MTO brother out and send it to you. Does that sound OK?

Nate

kkokkolis · **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2015, 02:10:47 PM

That's very generous of you but I can't accept it. We have time for someone else to jump in, I'm not in a hurry. Thank you very much for your will to help and your altruism is much admired. Hat off!

ducttapetech · **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2015, 02:28:40 PM

No problem at all.

Nate

bdAmmo · **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:21:07 AM

I am willing to help you out if I can. You may want to first check to see if the seller will ship to me, my zip code is 99577 (Alaska). If so, you can PM me the details and we'll go from there.

kkokkolis · **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2015, 03:37:48 PM

Thank you very much!
I will kindly ask you to wait a bit, until I decide the final setup and the supplier (Amazon.com or Amscope) and then I'll make a contact with you. Thanks again!

ducttapetech · **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2015, 03:49:41 PM

Thanks for helping bdAmmo.

Nate

WWW · **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2015, 05:19:13 PM

Just wanted to say this forum have some of the most awesome folk around the interwebs. I admire the will to help, hats off to ducttapetech and bdAmmo!!!

pfrsantos · **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2015, 12:54:22 PM

Quote from: WWW on January 28, 2015, 05:19:13 PM

Just wanted to say this forum have some of the most awesome folk around the interwebs. I admire the will to help, hats off to ducttapetech and bdAmmo!!!

All of this and then some!

kkokkolis · **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2015, 09:44:56 AM

Quote from: bdAmmo on January 28, 2015, 07:21:07 AM

I am willing to help you out if I can. You may want to first check to see if the seller will ship to me, my zip code is 99577 (Alaska). If so, you can PM me the details and we'll go from there.

I used your ZIP code in the Amscope site and they ship to Alaska with USPS for free. That's very nice. Once I decide what I'm going to order I'll ask for your full address and Paypal to finalize the transaction. That might take some time, since I'm waiting for a gift card I'm going to use for this order.
For your information I attach a copy of my shopping cart.

kkokkolis · **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:01:12 PM

Update

I am ready to order. The problem is that this time they don't give me a free shipping USPS ground option for Alaska Anchorage, the ground UPS instead costs 50.25$!!!
I tried New York and Los Angeles. There still isn't a USPS option (they stopped using USPS now?) but the UPS ground option is 0$, free as advertised. So I assume that the free shipping with UPS is good only in the continental US. 50$ for shipping inside US plus 20 euros or something for shipping to Greece is a lot. So it would be better if someone who lives in the continental US (I thought Alaska was continental but it seems it is not) offers to help me.

Thanks again bdAmmo but our plan sank.

bdAmmo · **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:04:26 AM

Quote from: kkokkolis on February 05, 2015, 09:01:12 PM

Update

I am ready to order. The problem is that this time they don't give me a free shipping USPS ground option for Alaska Anchorage, the ground UPS instead costs 50.25$!!!
I tried New York and Los Angeles. There still isn't a USPS option (they stopped using USPS now?) but the UPS ground option is 0$, free as advertised. So I assume that the free shipping with UPS is good only in the continental US. 50$ for shipping inside US plus 20 euros or something for shipping to Greece is a lot. So it would be better if someone who lives in the continental US (I thought Alaska was continental but it seems it is not) offers to help me.

Thanks again bdAmmo but our plan sank.

Sorry to hear about the problems you are having with shipping. It is unfortunate that several companies (eBay sellers even) won't ship to Alaska. I can understand large items, but for the smaller stuff... it cost the exact same to ship to Alaska as it does to ship an item anywhere in the lower 48. That's for USPS anyway, UPS is a different story.

Hopefully a member from the lower 48 can jump in here and help you out.

kkokkolis · **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2015, 11:38:03 AM

I hope somebody does.

Amscope ships to Greece for 55$, I can't complain, it is about the same for shipping to Alaska! But I have a gift card for 150 euros and shipping gets the order over this budget.
I tried Amazon but they don't ship to Greece at all these items.
So the only possible way is to order them and give them as a shipping address an address in the lower 48 states with free shipping there. Then my connection should ship them to me (they weight altogether less than a 10" multitool) and I'll reimpurse him through Paypal immediately. That's the plan.

Anyone? Please?

NKlamerus · **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2015, 10:47:54 PM

I could do it. (Florida, zip code 32578) but I have never shipped internationally. I wouldn't think it's that hard, only difference is the slip right?

NKlamerus · **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2015, 10:48:12 PM

I don't know what's up with the smiley. Zip code is 32578

kkokkolis · **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2015, 10:12:42 AM

Thank you!
I used Niceville Florida 32578 and it gives me UPS Ground 0$.
Many people from US sent me multitools (and telescope stuff) with no problem. I don't know the procedures though, only thing I know is that, when you'll receive my items you should wrap them again (to cover the Florida address) and add my address and they'll give you a form to declare the value and content. You'll declare "Scientific Accessories, microscope eyepieces, cost 50$" and send it. Immediately you'll pm me your PayPal and total expenses and I'll reimburse you. It should be easy.
Now, please think it again and if you agree send me your full address with a personal message in order to proceed.

NKlamerus · **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2015, 01:43:48 PM

Message sent

zoidberg · **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2015, 02:27:35 PM

I'm glad this is moving forward again.

kkokkolis · **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2015, 03:05:42 PM

Thanks Nathan!
I ordered and pmd you the details.

Breezy12 · **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2015, 08:33:23 PM

glad you were able to get this sorted out, kkokkolis.

I would have offered to help, but I'm already way behind on my international shipping... I have several packages that still need to go out.

NKlamerus, you can actually fill out the customs form online at usps.com to save yourself some hassle at the post office. PM me if you have any questions.

kkokkolis · **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2015, 11:12:08 PM

Thanks Breezy12. I shouldn't forget to thank again ducttapetech, bdammo and gardenvalley who offered to help, and NKlamerus ofcourse.

JAfromMn · **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2015, 11:52:55 PM

I would have offered my help but I suck at getting to the post office.

I always get my stuff mailed

But who knows how long it's gonna take.

kkokkolis · **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2015, 08:50:17 PM

That's OK, I only needed one.

Nathan, please, check your messages. The order was shipped, arrival date 1-3 days from now.

NKlamerus · **Reply #27 on:** February 10, 2015, 02:41:09 AM

Checked messages. Everything is going smoothly!

I haven't calculated the time difference between us, but if the package shows up 4 to 6 my time Wednesday night, it might be pretty late before I can send you pictures. It's my birthday wednesday so I'd have to take them after family dinner.

Assuming everything looks good though, I would still plan to ship next day. (Thursday)

kkokkolis · **Reply #28 on:** February 12, 2015, 10:14:34 PM

Take your time and enjoy your birthday Nathan. I can wait. Mail from US takes 2-4 weeks, I learned to be, well, not exactly patient but sort of non lethally impatient.

bounding star · **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2015, 11:55:16 PM

im having a similar dilemma. can someone tell me what the postage is like from US to Australia? the package would probably be about the same as a leatherman or something.

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