"Shipping prices question (from US to RoW)" Topic
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 Fergal  | 03 Nov 2015 1:10 p.m. PST |
Hi guys, I'm looking to start shipping stuff that is much heavier that I ever have before. What' the most economical way to ship stuff around 9lbs from the US to the UK in a 12in x 12in x 4in box? I'm looking to get it in under the $88 USD USPS large flat rate box price. UPS was sending me prices around $180 USD and up and I know that can't be my only options. Any help or experiences welcome! |
| Mad Mecha Guy | 03 Nov 2015 1:27 p.m. PST |
Had a quick around found: transglobalexpress https://www.transglobalexpress.co.uk, from above value gave £32.95 GBP (approx $53 USD) to deliver USA to UK. Company would use DHL to do delivery. |
| fredjg | 03 Nov 2015 2:35 p.m. PST |
Unless you absolutely need 12x12, you can use the medium size international priority (13 5/8x11 7/8x 3 3/8) for about $66.00 USD – the box being about 95% of the volume you quoted. From what I remember having 2 dimensions, over 12 inches, is the tipping point. |
 Extra Crispy | 03 Nov 2015 4:59 p.m. PST |
12" is a tipping point that increases your costs quite bit with USPS. I assume you have a product that measures 12" (or 11" with padding)? |
 DuckanCover  | 04 Nov 2015 7:16 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the info here. Going over to the US again for a little while, good to know what I'm up against.  Duck |
| Fergal | 05 Nov 2015 11:26 a.m. PST |
Yup, my stuff needs a 12" x 12" box, hence the question :) I think I found my answer in Mad Mecha Guy's info. Thanks gents! |
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