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Sending something to Italy (tracked)

BaileyB
BaileyB Posts: 2,281 Forumite
in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
Hi,

A buyer has asked about sending my item to Italy. Read a few comments and looks like a lot of items go missing.

If he agrees to bank transfer what is the best way to get it there?
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  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,032 Forumite
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    How big, how heavy, how expensive?
  • bitemebankers
    bitemebankers Posts: 1,688 Forumite
    BaileyB wrote: »
    A buyer has asked about sending my item to Italy.

    Don't do it! Seriously. Italy is one of the few countries I'd never ship to, under any circumstances.
    "There may be a legal obligation to obey, but there will be no moral obligation to obey. When it comes to history, it will be the people who broke the law for freedom that will be remembered and honoured." --Rt. Hon. Tony Benn
  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,032 Forumite
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    bitemebankers wrote: »
    Don't do it! Seriously. Italy is one of the few countries I'd never ship to, under any circumstances.

    If the buyer pays by BT, then there is no reason not to send it.
  • Taadaa
    Taadaa Posts: 2,113 Forumite
    My son sent his used iPod to Italy, l was expecting the worst when l found out but it was fine. If the right postal service is used the seller is covered, even if it is hassle.
    I have had many Light Bulb Moments. The trouble is someone keeps turning the bulb off :o

    1% over payments on cc 3.5/100 (March 2014)
  • bitemebankers
    bitemebankers Posts: 1,688 Forumite
    theonlywayisup wrote: »
    If the buyer pays by BT, then there is no reason not to send it.

    Depends whether it's eBay or not. If it is, even with a bank transfer, the vendor could suffer from negative feedback when the goods are stolen in transit and they'd have no comeback.
    "There may be a legal obligation to obey, but there will be no moral obligation to obey. When it comes to history, it will be the people who broke the law for freedom that will be remembered and honoured." --Rt. Hon. Tony Benn
  • BaileyB
    BaileyB Posts: 2,281 Forumite
    Thanks.

    About 2kg 15x10x10 cm
  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,032 Forumite
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    bitemebankers wrote: »
    Depends whether it's eBay or not. If it is, even with a bank transfer, the vendor could suffer from negative feedback when the goods are stolen in transit and they'd have no comeback.

    Yes and this is no different if the country is UK or USA. Anyone can leave negative feedback, not just those from Italy!

    I send to Italy 3-4 times a week and use a courier (items are over 2kg) and I have not had a single problem.

    If the OP is worried about his funds being safe, then BT will be fine. If he wants to check how he will be covered re postage, then a read of the sticky will help him make an informed choice.
  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    I've never had a problem with Italy (yet lol).

    Malta, OTOH...
    They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato
  • bitemebankers
    bitemebankers Posts: 1,688 Forumite
    theonlywayisup wrote: »
    Yes and this is no different if the country is UK or USA. Anyone can leave negative feedback, not just those from Italy!

    Congratulations for completely missing the point.
    "There may be a legal obligation to obey, but there will be no moral obligation to obey. When it comes to history, it will be the people who broke the law for freedom that will be remembered and honoured." --Rt. Hon. Tony Benn
  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,032 Forumite
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    bitemebankers wrote: »
    Congratulations for completely missing the point.

    I haven't missed the point.

    Italy is PERFECTLY safe if you use an adequate service.

    But then my 208 parcels there in the last year were all delivered safely.

    What personal experience do you have? Or did you miss the point. :rotfl:
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