Agreed.
Here, downunder, in Australia, we find that we buy heaps of stuff from
overseas and it is so sad that most US based people find it so difficult
to post something to an overseas destination. I have missed out on so
many good deals because of it.
I never use one of the private carriers. Simply because they are totally
unaffordable. USPS is the way I like it. I never care how long it takes
to get here. The main thing for me is that I can afford it.
As you say, the sender just needs to fill in a sticker on the package
stating contents and value. We, at the receiving end are well versed in
dealing with import taxes and such, which have no bearing on the sender.
It is no more difficult to send overseas than it is to post to the next
suburb.
Payment through Paypal is a breeze these days and I'm still happy to use WU.
I scour qth.com classifieds every single day. It is my most visited
website. I've done countless deals and made many good friends in the US
in the process.
73 and thanks,
Alek. VK6APK
On 28/02/2017 1:07 PM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
This is the majority opinion, but it is impossible for me to
understand, Jim. All the hassle is on the other side.
You pack the thing normally.
You call UPS or Fedex and get an estimate.
You tell the guy how much shipping will cost (it is insane -- my
friend in Connecticut GAVE me a Palstar AT-Auto tuner and it cost $475
to ship).
If he agrees and pays you, you call UPS or Fedex, and they pick it up.
Done.
The poor guy in his primitive country has to pay the customs duty
and/or VAT, but that's not your problem. UPS/Fedex make it easy for
him, at a price of course. If you send it by USPS, then he will be at
the mercy of his own postal service to clear customs, and that can be
a long, long process.
73,
Vic, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
On 28 Feb 2017 06:19, Jim Brown wrote:
I always specify in my ads that I will sell only to US licensed hams
and ship only to the qrz.com address. I've got nothing against folks
in other countries, but shipping and duties can be a hassle that I
don't have time for.
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