Best Way To Ship Something From The Us To The Uk?

[loz_the_guru]

I need something shipping to the UK from america, and UPS quote me $215 even with a smallish package with low value. Anyone got any tips on how to get it done cheaper? (MUCH cheaper!!!)

 

[moz]

take it to the post office, how much does the item way in grams? whats its size in mm?

 

[loz_the_guru]

Its less than 51bs, i cant figuire why its so expesnive, any tips on shipping comapnys? Both UPS and fedex give similar quotes

 

[moz]

if it helps sending from the UK to the US would be £2.23 ($4) and an extra £3 ($5)
if you wanted it signed for.

this is using royal mail the run of the mill postage company

 

[loz_the_guru]

Yeah im in the UK, i just cant work out why the american companies quote so high. As jr2swiss has been shipping stuff to the UK i was wondering if perhaps he could lend a hand?

 

[trooper]

Not to put you off, But don`t forget customs (import duty).

I got stung for £50 for a Sony dvd+-wr (the first dual format available) from hong kong (There was a shortage in the uk), Which cost me £300 duty not included.

I also got stung for £30 for a canon powershot a40, Also from hong kong, Which ended up costing me more than it would have if i had brought it in Pcworld.

Be careful.

Trooper

 

[loz_the_guru]

Yeah, im getting the guy to mark it as gift to try and scam my way out of it . If its any help, heres a price list UPS quoted me:
http://ircalc.usps.gov/speed.asp?Country=G...inue&Contents=1

Any suggestions anyone has will be gratefully received.

 

[Steve-O]

No Wounder its $215... 51lb = 23,133 grams !!!!

Royal Mail Charge £20 area for 2,000 grams

 

[finty]

Note that gifts valued over £36 are subject to customs charges also. I learnt that the hard way.