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How Reliable Is First Class International Mail Shipping?

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(@mrsuitntie)

Posted : 12/02/2012 5:49 pm

I want to order this stuff, but the shipping prices are too high. This is the cheapest shipping way but it says it is not guarenteed. Have you guys tried using this shipping method? Is it safe?

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(@reyrey)

Posted : 12/02/2012 6:57 pm

First class mail is pretty reliable. I sell on ebay and ship hundreds of packages a month all over the world, using first class mail. It's reliable but the wait averages around 1-3 weeks. Also, depending on the value of the products they may write it on the customs form and you may have to pay taxes(however that would be unavoidable with any mail service used)

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(@akl)

Posted : 12/02/2012 7:28 pm

It's pretty reliable. I've ordered stuff from the US many times, using this shipping method. Other than having to pay Customs duties and taxes, I've never had issues (like lost or damaged packages). On average, goods arrive in about 1-2 weeks here (Netherlands).

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(@mrsuitntie)

Posted : 12/03/2012 12:56 pm

It's pretty reliable. I've ordered stuff from the US many times, using this shipping method. Other than having to pay Customs duties and taxes, I've never had issues (like lost or damaged packages). On average, goods arrive in about 1-2 weeks here (Netherlands).

 

uhm how much are custom duties and the taxes? i live in canada

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(@akl)

Posted : 12/03/2012 6:57 pm

uhm how much are custom duties and the taxes? i live in canada

 

Check out your Customs website or give them a call. I have no idea if or how much they'll charge you. Depending on the value, it's usually a courier fee, import duties and tax. That is, if they intercept your package at all.

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