jockstrap
having dreams about rocks
Member since December 2011
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Post by jockstrap on Dec 14, 2011 12:58:47 GMT -5
Has any of the regular suppliers ever shipped into the UK. I see lots of offers for sale but I feel the shipping costs might be prohibitive. I feel I can trust members who contribute to this board and are actively interested. Or, if you know of any reputable dealers in the UK, I'd appreciate their contact.
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nuevomundo
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2010
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Post by nuevomundo on Dec 14, 2011 14:33:16 GMT -5
International flat-rate envelopes can weigh up to 4 lbs and cost $14. Medium flat rate boxes are $45.50. Weight limit of 20 lbs on those. Large FRB ($58) is probably not worth it, since weight limit is still only 20 lbs.
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 14, 2011 14:48:22 GMT -5
If what you're wanting to purchase is fairly small, you could probably have one of the members buy it for you here, and mark it on the customs sheet as a gift. This would save you most, if not all of the import taxes.
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Post by johnjsgems on Dec 14, 2011 18:29:12 GMT -5
If you go to USPS.com and click on calculate cost you can figure costs pretty accurately. You need a USA zipcode from the supplier and the postal code of the destination, the weight of the order and package size (dimensions). I think most of the popular suppliers ship out of USA. I've never shipped to UK but ship all over the world and yes, it costs a lot more than stat side shipping. If you find a UK distributor his prices will have to be higher to cover his shipping costs but may be less expensive than ordering a single item from a US distributor if he orders in quantity.
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jockstrap
having dreams about rocks
Member since December 2011
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Post by jockstrap on Dec 15, 2011 6:46:47 GMT -5
Many thanks for the information,all of which is useful. I'll wait till after the new Year before purchasing. Meantime Seasons Greetings to all
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Post by stonesthatrock on Dec 15, 2011 9:55:42 GMT -5
we always mark it "gift" but the shipping is much higher then within the US.
mary ann
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