Any one know what is the cheapest way of sending a parcel to the uk?
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Any one know what is the cheapest way of sending a parcel to the uk?
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Depends on what your shipping? Need package size / type and a weight.
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Yep send it using USPS that the US post office.....get the sender to put a value of less than $20 and there's no import tax either....hope this helps
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well LonesomeTriZ is sending me a Tri-z fuel pump and he said the shipping will be $23 unless i can find a cheaper way.
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Yep, I am not sure if they raised the amount or what. But I do not see how a four pound package should cost that much. Some give me some ideas here.
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Postage is a fair amount to the UK unfortunately. I looked at getting some bits shipped over and the only way i can see of doing it cheaper is by sending it by boat and it taking 4-6 weeks.
When pricing up shipping i usually just go to www.usps.com and use the calculator thing there.
It is coming out at $23 http://ircalc.usps.gov/intl_speed.as...nds=4&Ounces=0
If you can get it in an envelope they have a flat rate thing for items 4 lbs or under for $9 but im not sure how that would work out?
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The envelope price was no cheaper. I have sent items out the before that were heavier and did not have to pay that much.
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$23 is about right for airmail shipping....USPS has put it's international shipping rates up in the last few months....
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I would try to go with a Large Global Priority mail envelope ( same size as a Flat rate Priority mail envelope ) for sending it ( $9 or so ). You may laugh but I shipped a Pull Starter via Global Priority envelope to the land down under for $9. The package weighed 3lb 10 oz. I wouldn't think the fuel pump would weigh any more than that. If I was packaging it up I would wrap the pump in a rag or paper towels and put it in a zip-loc bag. Then place it into the envelope and close it. As a safety measure I tape the flap down to be sure it don't accidently come open. If I remember correctly the pump is only 2- 2 1/2 thick on it's skinniest side. If I am correct it will ship this way with easy.Originally Posted by LonesomeTriZ
They do have a Small Global Priority Mail envelope also. It might be possible to fit the pump in there as well. If you can get it to fit ( it will be stuffed!! ) the shipping would be $5-$6.
But there is some stipulationg with Global Priority Envelopes, They can not weigh over 4lbs.
At any rate you will need some creative packaging ( And I am know for this, lol ). Just ask Billy about the package he just got from me, I stuffed a whole bunch of stuff into a Flat rate Priority envelope and there were NO problems to my knowledge.
Oh, did I mention the Post office will GIVE you the Global Priority Envelopes for FREE ( you still have to pay postage when you ship it / them ). This is super because you can pick up a few of each size and do a trial packaging to see if it will fit. Got to love that!!
Hope this Helps!!
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I'll give that atry and see what happens. I am worried because the last two feul pumps I sold weighed 4 pounds once they were packaged up. Those were in boxes though, so maby the envelope will be lighter.
85 Tri-Z's
85 Quad-Z,
85 YT175 For sale,
83 YTM 225DX,
83 YTM 200L For sale,
82 Tri-Zinger 60 For sale,
8? YTZ 80 Conversion,
85 YT 125,
89 Pro Hauler 230,
05 YFZ 450,
99 V-Star,
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LonesomeTriZ, I wished you lived close to me. I would package it up for you.
Sloth,, I have had it sitting here by the computer and totally forgot to send it. I will take care of that today. I hope it fits!!
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Yes, the envelope will weigh less than 1/2 what a box will. I also just thought about this. If you have a Priority mail envelope there you can do a quick test fit to see if it will fit. They are the same size.
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LonesomeTriZ, I wished you lived close to me. I would package it up for you.
No you don't, I would be over there all the time harassing you about your parts stash.
I have to send out a YTM jug today that I sold. I will grap a few envelopes and see what I can do. Thanks for the advice.
85 Tri-Z's
85 Quad-Z,
85 YT175 For sale,
83 YTM 225DX,
83 YTM 200L For sale,
82 Tri-Zinger 60 For sale,
8? YTZ 80 Conversion,
85 YT 125,
89 Pro Hauler 230,
05 YFZ 450,
99 V-Star,
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Come on over and check it out! Note: My NOS stash is getting thin quick!No you don't, I would be over there all the time harassing you about your parts stash.
I have to send out a YTM jug today that I sold. I will grap a few envelopes and see what I can do. Thanks for the advice.
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I have a PM on its way.
85 Tri-Z's
85 Quad-Z,
85 YT175 For sale,
83 YTM 225DX,
83 YTM 200L For sale,
82 Tri-Zinger 60 For sale,
8? YTZ 80 Conversion,
85 YT 125,
89 Pro Hauler 230,
05 YFZ 450,
99 V-Star,
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