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

NKlamerus · **Reply #30 on:** February 13, 2015, 03:47:19 AM

Quote from: bounding star 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.

USPS International Priority Mail via a Flat rate padded envelope or VHS tape sized box is 24.75. It says expected delivery would be 6 to 10 buisness days? Probably only to reach Australia. Then it must go through your system as well.

If you wanted it quicker, it's 46.50 (USD) In a padded envelope. And 84.75 for a box.

bounding star · **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2015, 03:54:52 AM

I'm not concerned about speed, at that cost I can actually get it the same price from Australia, I was just wondering how cheap I could actually get it because I have bought things from the US before with free postage. thanks anyway

gregozedobe · **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2015, 04:22:00 AM

I can't remember seeing any eBay US sellers offering free postage on MTs to Australia, in fact most will only ship within the US.

zoidberg · **Reply #33 on:** February 13, 2015, 04:28:26 AM

Normally costs me around US$15 to have a MT sent to NZ.

bdAmmo · **Reply #34 on:** February 13, 2015, 05:29:23 AM

Quote from: bounding star 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.

$12-$15 for USPS First Class International. You can look up exact rates on the USPS website.
And that would normally take about 2 weeks to get there.

bounding star · **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2015, 11:43:23 AM

Thanks

NKlamerus · **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2015, 02:27:39 PM

I can't find a cheaper price anywhere. Are yall using envelops? (The website shoes cheaper prices as the item gets smaller)

enki_ck · **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2015, 07:33:00 PM

Quote from: NKlamerus on February 13, 2015, 02:27:39 PM

I can't find a cheaper price anywhere. Are yall using envelops? (The website shoes cheaper prices as the item gets smaller)

That's cause you're trying to ship shoes.

Prices are cheaper for a smaller items.

Go to http://postcalc.usps.com/

1. Select a Destination: Greece

skip the boxes and ...

2. Select Shape --> Large Envelope

3. click on First-Class International Options - it's usually hidden when the page first opens.

kkokkolis · **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2015, 09:00:56 PM

Which is cheaper, Priority or First Class? I always forget this.
I paid shipping from US recently for:
a Skeletool $12.75
a Crunch $12.65
an Endura $23.95
a Victorinox SOS kit $23.95
a Surge $16.75

If I remember right the $24 shipments were with parcels and the rest with envelopes

enki_ck · **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2015, 09:04:15 PM

First Class is the cheapest and arrives for me in same time as the so called Priority.

kkokkolis · **Reply #40 on:** February 16, 2015, 09:57:25 PM

It's in Niceville Florida since yesterday!

NKlamerus · **Reply #41 on:** February 16, 2015, 10:15:01 PM

Should be at my mailbox in about an hour! I will take pics tonight and send them to you.

kkokkolis · **Reply #42 on:** February 16, 2015, 10:20:04 PM

Please do!!!

NKlamerus · **Reply #43 on:** February 17, 2015, 01:49:23 AM

Bad news....I called USPS when I didn't have any mail. They don't deliver on Presidents Day!!!

All the highschools had a day off, I didn't realize the mail couriers did too!

But it will definetly be here tomorrow then!

kkokkolis · **Reply #44 on:** February 17, 2015, 05:54:53 AM

NKlamerus · **Reply #45 on:** February 18, 2015, 02:24:52 AM

Package has arrived safe and sound!

Turn around should be tomorrow!

kkokkolis · **Reply #46 on:** February 18, 2015, 07:30:30 AM

That's fantastic!

Corwyn · **Reply #47 on:** February 18, 2015, 07:54:29 AM

Quote from: enki_ck on February 13, 2015, 07:33:00 PM

Quote from: NKlamerus on February 13, 2015, 02:27:39 PM
I can't find a cheaper price anywhere. Are yall using envelops? (The website shoes cheaper prices as the item gets smaller)

That's cause you're trying to ship shoes.

Prices are cheaper for a smaller items.

Go to http://postcalc.usps.com/

1. Select a Destination: Greece

skip the boxes and ...

2. Select Shape --> Large Envelope

3. click on First-Class International Options - it's usually hidden when the page first opens.

You're a lifesaver, Enki. Regular interface took me to 80 USD. What you said took me to 8 USD for my Spydie.

kkokkolis · **Reply #48 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:49:19 PM

Is everything OK Nathan?

NKlamerus · **Reply #49 on:** February 21, 2015, 09:57:50 PM

Quote from: kkokkolis on February 21, 2015, 08:49:19 PM

Is everything OK Nathan?

Yeah? You received my PM with the tracking photo correct?

kkokkolis · **Reply #50 on:** February 21, 2015, 10:43:00 PM

Yes. I wanted to be sure you received the shipping costs.
So, all I have to do now is wait. This is the difficult part, always.

NKlamerus · **Reply #51 on:** February 22, 2015, 01:15:51 AM

Sorry again for the late response, tapatalk has really messed with all the mobile users.

NKlamerus · **Reply #52 on:** February 28, 2015, 03:43:41 PM

Hey bud, keep me updated once they arrive!

kkokkolis · **Reply #53 on:** March 01, 2015, 09:07:26 AM

Nothing yet. Usually it takes 2-4 weeks. But one item ($300) didn't arrive after two years and that's why I always wait in agony.

kkokkolis · **Reply #54 on:** March 04, 2015, 01:45:57 PM

They arrived, safe and sound. I tried them and they are what they I was hopping, especially the 10mm that will be my workhorses. I would never find such eyepieces in Europe at these prices.
Thank you Nathan, you've been a great help.

NKlamerus · **Reply #55 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:29:05 PM

No problem bud!

Thanks for putting up with my international shipping newbie-ness

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