Opry99er Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Is there a general estimated dollar amount for international shipping on a small flat-rate sized box that weighs less than half a pound? I have no idea what it will cost but I need to give an estimate for these tapes up front... If I need to refund a little via PayPal, I can. Any thoughts? $10,$15? Some of you folks who live across the pond from me might have a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernalKeith Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Shipping a 5-8 ounce package anywhere outside the USA (besides Canada) is $12.33. If you go over 8 ounces, you're up to $14.40. If you buy postage at the post office, it'll be a little more than this -- $12.33 is the online price. The service you want is "First Class International." The USPS site is designed to try to upsell you to priority options, which don't save you much time and cost a ton more. For small packages, this is the way to do it. Also, for domestic stuff, First Class Mail and Priority Mail go in the same bags and take the same amount of time. You'll spend a couple extra bucks per package for nothing if you ship a small package via Priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Excellent information... Thank you Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernalKeith Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 If sending them to me wouldn't add extra time this close to the holidays, I'd volunteer to ship 'em out for you. I still sell a lot of books, records and CDs on Amazon and Discogs so I print postage from my PC daily. I've never used the online postage printing right from the USPS website but I imagine it's not too hard, and then you can skip the dreaded line and just deposit your packages right in the mailbox or hand them off to a clerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 I appreciate the offer, man... If I had another 4-5 days to spare, I would take you up on that for sure. I can hop on the Post Office website and print postage, but I need boxes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 this sounds good RMSAAED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unhuman Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think media mail is cheaper. Just call your PO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernalKeith Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Depends on the weight. Media Mail is a flat rate for up to one pound. If you go over 8 ounces, media mail is likely cheaper (and I've had no problems with delivery time on it, though I've heard horror stories secondhand). If I was mailing out cassettes, I'd use a "Jiffy" padded mailer. The standard size #0 is one that fits a CD, DVD or standard size paperback book. I just mailed a cassette out today in one, the weight was 3 ounces, and the online price for First Class shipping was $2.04. Cardboard box is more durable but weighs more, and puts the shipping cost per item up higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yes... If I send out JUST standard cassettes, that is the way to go. The green packages have lots of little extras that go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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