Shipping a large parcel internationally...

[fleudian]

Can any of you guys tip me off as to how someone could ship a guitar to Norway without paying an arm and a leg? Both FedEx and UPS gave me quotes in the $500-$600 range which is just ridiculous considering the guitar is selling for $750 . Can this possibly be done for around $100-$150? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[ken0042]

That's the conundrum................



What kind of time issues are you looking at? IIRC Fedex and UPS only have a very quick shipping option, you could try Canada Post or Purolator with a 2 week delivery time.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by fleudian

Can any of you guys tip me off as to how someone could ship a guitar to Norway without paying an arm and a leg? Both FedEx and UPS gave me quotes in the $500-$600 range which is just ridiculous considering the guitar is selling for $750 . Can this possibly be done for around $100-$150? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Why would you use those companies?

If you are in Canada, go with Canada Post. If you are in the states, USPS. Both should be way cheaper. AND>..you will have far less customs issues and delays.

[fleudian]

Oh man, I don't know why I didn't think of Canada Post . That's much closer to what I'm hoping to pay. Thanks!

[Dion]

Canada Post would be my choice.

[DementedReality]

if you want a wholesale rate, post (or message me) the weight, dimensions and destination and I can get you a rate wholesale.

[fleudian]

OK, so it appears that Canada Post is basing their shipping charges on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight, meaning they're still going to charge me an arm and a leg for this
What exactly would shipping it wholesale include?
The package is going to be about 48"x20"x10", maybe smaller. It should weigh about 15 pounds.

[DementedReality]

all shipping companies charge based on the greater of the actual weight vs volume weight. try using a smaller carton, your carton will be charged at about 58 lbs.

calculate volume weight like this:
l" X w" X h" / 366 = volume weight in kg

i need a postal code in Norway to give you a rate.

[fleudian]

Yeah, I'm going to look for the smallest carton I possibly can use while still safely padding the instrument. 2817 is the Norway postal code.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by fleudian

Yeah, I'm going to look for the smallest carton I possibly can use while still safely padding the instrument. 2817 is the Norway postal code.

What the hell kind of postal code is that? Stop being a wussy and swim it there yourself.

[DementedReality]

i can get you a 35% discount from UPS rack rates. I punched in your details, the rack rate is about $650. 35% discount is $422.50.

Subject to confirmation at time of shipping of course. PM me for private contact information if you want to know more about how we do it.

edit ... of course it is no where near your hoped for price, but try and reduce your packaging, it will help.

15 lbs of chargeable weight (no volume) would be about $175.00

[604flames]

I know when I'm buying (mostly jerseys) I'll always use Canada Post, and second those who say make the package as small as possible.

I use cases of Avery labels usually, and a centimetre difference in the height of the box can add an extra 50% to the shipping cost most times.