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Cheapest way to send 5GB parcel to USA (from UK)

I have a parcel i need to send. It's around 30x25x20cm, and weighs 5kg. I need to send to the USA from the UK and am wondering what would be the cheapest method would be. It's an xbox if anybody is wondering.

Thanks MSEers. :beer:

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  • These three are currently the cheapest as far as I'm aware.
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  • sell xbox in UK,
    send money to US.
    Buy Xbox in US.
    "Gold is the money of kings; silver is the money of gentlemen; barter is the money of peasants; but debt is the money of slaves." - Norm Franz
  • lcharm
    lcharm Posts: 633 Forumite
    sell xbox in UK,
    send money to US.
    Buy Xbox in US.

    Exactly! May I ask why you are buying it from here and sending it there? Different plug sockets too.

    I mean to do it through Airmail is expensive enough but to go through a courier will be worse!

    Good luck in your search
    Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open.
    - Thomas Dewar
  • A:I
    A:I Posts: 500 Forumite
    It's a broken box. I'm doing a trade online. Cheers all.
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    are they wanting the whole xbox or just parts?
  • A:I
    A:I Posts: 500 Forumite
    Whole box unfortunately. I could keep the PSU, but it would still weigh allot.
    It's about £30 quid to ship, so i doubt i'll do it. ty
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    would they be happy to recieve it in parts?
    you could then split it down into smaller/lighter parcels
  • A:I
    A:I Posts: 500 Forumite
    hmm, but the case and mobo would still be bulky. Although they are tech savvy, and would be ripping it apart anyway.
    Maybe you coudl sweet talk postman sam for me hahah.
    Around £30 for the thing shipped air mail, thats not too bad i suppoose. I'll try and find a UK trader though.

    Cheers for all your help. This can be closed, unless anyone knows a cheaper methed of posting it.
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