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Advice on sending item Overseas please
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me_eevie
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Hi
I am currently selling an item on ebay and to my amazement I have had people from Australia and USA asking me for P&P costs.
Now I have never sent a parcel abroad before and have been looking into various methods of sending the parcel.
So far the cheapest quote I have (including insurance of £200) from DHL is almost £50 to send outside the EU.
This seems excessive - am I doing something wrong? Can anyone advise how I can get the cost down?
The item is a doll which I will pack in a box measuring 30cm x 20com x 12cm and the parcel will weigh approx 600g.
The item on ebay is 180450278484
I hope someone can offer advice as I don't want to put off potential buyers with extortionate shipping costs
I am currently selling an item on ebay and to my amazement I have had people from Australia and USA asking me for P&P costs.
Now I have never sent a parcel abroad before and have been looking into various methods of sending the parcel.
So far the cheapest quote I have (including insurance of £200) from DHL is almost £50 to send outside the EU.
This seems excessive - am I doing something wrong? Can anyone advise how I can get the cost down?
The item is a doll which I will pack in a box measuring 30cm x 20com x 12cm and the parcel will weigh approx 600g.
The item on ebay is 180450278484
I hope someone can offer advice as I don't want to put off potential buyers with extortionate shipping costs
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How much does he weigh?
If it is under 2kg then use Royal Mail airsure with the additional insurance (£2.20) but limit your sales to countries (as far as you can) that airsure covers.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Thanks for your prompt reply
The package will weigh about 600g
Limiting to the countries served by Airsure sounds a good idea - thanks0 -
Airsure still wont guarantee tracking once it has left the UK though (no service will)0
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