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Postage to Latvia?

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Willow_K
Willow_K Posts: 177 Forumite
in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
I have a perfume gift set currently listed on eBay.

I have had a query about postage to Latvia - although I have listed UK only, so a few queries for those more knowledgeable than me:

1. Is it likely to be safe to post to Latvia?
2. If so, how can I ensure I keep PayPal seller protection?
3. Where can I find the best postage rates for Latvia?

Thanks
W x
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  • poet123
    poet123 Posts: 24,099 Forumite
    I sent a coat to Lativa last week it cost about £4 (rates are estimated on RM site) it arrived without any problems and seller left feedback.
  • hermum
    hermum Posts: 7,123 Forumite
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    Put the details into RM for overseas postage, the same as you would for UK.

    http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/personal?mediaId=83900761&catId=500185&pageId=rql_rm_segmentListArticle&forcesegment=SG-Personal
  • Westin
    Westin Posts: 6,310 Forumite
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    I also posted an item to Latvia (and had been concerned) - buyer left feedback after 5 days confirming receipt.
  • Crowqueen
    Crowqueen Posts: 5,726 Forumite
    Latvia is part of the EU and has a good modern postal service. Items of mail take a while to get here - when I was last there I posted myself a card (I collect stamps from that region) and it took three weeks to arrive - but other than that it's fine.

    In fact I've had a Latvian seller point-blank refuse to send me stuff when I lived in Poland, preferring to send to my UK address instead. Make of that what you will...
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  • Oliver14
    Oliver14 Posts: 5,878 Forumite
    Check with customs some countries do not allow perfumes to be imported or have restrictions on them.
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  • aerostar
    aerostar Posts: 1,738 Forumite
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    Oliver14 wrote: »
    Check with customs some countries do not allow perfumes to be imported or have restrictions on them.

    EU country to EU country, no problem.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,082 Ambassador
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    aerostar wrote: »
    EU country to EU country, no problem.

    Strangely enough not necessarily. Germany for instance has some very strange rules about makeup and perfume and you will note that many large sellers of such items state on their listing they cannot ship to Germany for that very reason.

    I occasionally sell military memorabilia and also sometimes have to block German buyers as there are certain things that might just trigger an issue at customs.

    I have no idea though if Latvia has any restrictions.
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  • Crowqueen
    Crowqueen Posts: 5,726 Forumite
    Isn't there also an issue with France and perfumes and Italy and clothing?

    No idea about Latvia though.
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  • soolin
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    Crowqueen wrote: »
    Isn't there also an issue with France and perfumes and Italy and clothing?

    No idea about Latvia though.

    Oh yes you might be right, I remember a thread about a perfume going to France being stopped, can't remember how it turned out though.
    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.
  • wendym
    wendym Posts: 2,945 Forumite
    I have just bought some perfume from Latvia, which arrived quickly and with a full customs declaration.
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