Approximate shipping cost oversea's
 

I sold all my AC parts to Germany. Any idea of a ballpark figure for shipping compared to US? Twice, Triple? Once I actually get the stuff shipped I'll have a number, but I need to let the buyer know from the start the amount I'll need to get the ball rolling. Thanks.

What kind of weight are you talking about? Size? How soon is the stuff needed there?

Joe A

I'm figuring a box about the size of a small tv that weighs about 50lbs.

Ask UPS. If it sounds like too much money you could try a freight forwarder. Ocean cargo is cheap, but it takes time. Air can be expensive. Also, the goods must be cleared through customs on the other side and final delivery made.

It is good to stick to parts that can be sent via US Mail. And make them a "gift".

USPS is less expensive than UPS. I just paid $35 to get a 3 lbs 14"x9"x9" box shipped to Sweden in 4-6 days. You can get quotes on-line.

USPS.com Very cool.

Country Conditions for Mailing - Germany

"For air parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in
PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration."

-OR-

"The customs treatment of gift parcels will be facilitated if the customs declaration is marked by the sender "Private Geschenksendung" (personal gift package). "

Airmail
Parcel Post Rates
Weight
not over
(lbs.) Parcel Post
Rate 50 $153.25

Size Limits
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Yeah, Gift in German means poison, but I am sure that every German postal inspector knows what Gift means on a package coming from an English speaking country.