Shipping to The USA

WLM21

I am selling a pair of designer shoes which are listed as UK only ... quite simply because it is easier.

I had a question asking if would consider sending the item to The US.

I replied that I didn't know enough about postage and more importantly customs for America, so declined the invitation.

I have now received another message, stating all I (as the seller) should be worried about is the postage, any customs will be dealt with by the buyer.

is this true ?

Second question ... what would be the best option for postage there, courier or RM

Box size is about 32 x 32 x 180 (cm)
weight is 1.23 kg

thanks

This_Year

32 x 32 x 180 cm?

Are you sure you've got that right? 180cm is 1.8 metres!

WLM21

This_Year wrote: »

32 x 32 x 180 cm?

Are you sure you've got that right? 180cm is 1.8 metres!

Sorry, 18cm is the other dimension.

BTW .. value £150-£200

earthstorm

WLM21 wrote: »

Sorry, 18cm is the other dimension.

BTW .. value £150-£200

http://www.parcel2go.com/quotes?dest=212&col=214&p=^1.25|32|32|18

cheapest is FedEx 3+ days £29.40, you will likely need to declare the value and may cost extra

WLM21

earthstorm wrote: »

http://www.parcel2go.com/quotes?dest=212&col=214&p=^1.25|32|32|18

cheapest is FedEx 3+ days £29.40, you will likely need to declare the value and may cost extra

Thanks for the info.

I've actually just returned from my local P O and their price would be about £23 (Airsure) with insurance up to £200, which seems OK ... Anyway, I'm not paying it.

theonlywayisup

WLM21 wrote: »

Thanks for the info.

I've actually just returned from my local P O and their price would be about £23 (Airsure) with insurance up to £200, which seems OK ... Anyway, I'm not paying it.

I don't know which PO told you there is £200 compo with Airsure, but whoever they are, they are wrong.

Just as an aside, it is the buyer who pays the postage.

paddyrg

This_Year wrote: »

32 x 32 x 180 cm?

Are you sure you've got that right? 180cm is 1.8 metres!

Clown shoes, don't be so personal!

steveE2

theonlywayisup wrote: »

I don't know which PO told you there is £200 compo with Airsure, but whoever they are, they are wrong.

Just as an aside, it is the buyer who pays the postage.

Compensation on Airsure and ISF can be increased to £500 for a small extra fee so WLM21 and their Po are correct.
http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder#

theonlywayisup

steveE2 wrote: »

Compensation on Airsure and ISF can be increased to £500 for a small extra fee so WLM21 and their Po are correct.
http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder#

No, their PO according to their post said...

I've actually just returned from my local P O and their price would be about £23 (Airsure) with insurance up to £200, which seems OK ... Anyway, I'm not paying it.

UP to £200 is not an option. It's £50 at base level and the enhancement is £500. £200 does not come into it.

WLM21

Thanks for all the replies .. in the end the person from The USA didn't win the auction.

martindow

WLM21 wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies .. in the end the person from The USA didn't win the auction.

Perhaps just as well. They would probably have had to pay some hefty customs fees on an item of that value.