Anyone know the size limit EMS or Priority to Germany? Mark?

[jkdsteve]

Weight and dimensions?

I've been trying to navigate the USPS website...some reference 79", some 108" girth+length, not easy to find.

Is this it:

236.21 Rectangular Parcels
Minimum length and width: 5-1/2 inches x 3-1/2 inches.
Maximum length: 42 inches.
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches.

or is it covered by this:

236.23 Exceptional Size Limits
b. Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches.
Germany

It's a guitar in hsc so the physical weight will be under..just a safe box.

Anyone worry about the insurance limit...seems to be $500?

Cheers,

Steve

 

[stratotone]

Steve,

I sent a guitar to England once USPS because it was cheaper than FedEx by far.

Took over 3 weeks for it to get there. Tracking didn't work. Thought it was lost. USPS was about useless, and had all sorts of grief from the buyer - where's my package, threats to reverse their paypal, etc. I wouldn't recommend sending anything USPS to anyone. Even their domestic service is the suck - sure it usually gets there, but have an issue and just try to find it in the system.

I'd strongly consider taking it on the chin and shipping FedEx, personally.

Pete

 

[jkdsteve]

Steve,

I sent a guitar to England once USPS because it was cheaper than FedEx by far.

Took over 3 weeks for it to get there. Tracking didn't work. Thought it was lost. USPS was about useless, and had all sorts of grief from the buyer - where's my package, threats to reverse their paypal, etc. I wouldn't recommend sending anything USPS to anyone. Even their domestic service is the suck - sure it usually gets there, but have an issue and just try to find it in the system.

I'd strongly consider taking it on the chin and shipping FedEx, personally.

Pete

I'm not paying, so FedEx could be an option....never had an issue with USPS at all to UK personally (family live there, have sent plenty of stuff)...but I've heard enough stories from people who have....hmmm

Oh and UPS/FedEx have infinitely better tracking, it's true. USPS is improving though:

Attempted Delivery Abroad, October 14, 2008, 2:52 am, GREAT BRITAIN
At Foreign Delivery Unit, October 14, 2008, 1:08 am, GREAT BRITAIN
Out of Foreign Customs, October 13, 2008, 7:02 pm, GREAT BRITAIN
Into Foreign Customs, October 12, 2008, 9:58 pm, GREAT BRITAIN
Arrived Abroad, October 12, 2008, 9:38 pm, GREAT BRITAIN
Processed, October 10, 2008, 5:20 pm, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95799
Electronic Shipping Info Received, October 09, 2008

Cheers Pete.

 

[stratotone]

Steve,

I sent a guitar to England once USPS because it was cheaper than FedEx by far.

Took over 3 weeks for it to get there. Tracking didn't work. Thought it was lost. USPS was about useless, and had all sorts of grief from the buyer - where's my package, threats to reverse their paypal, etc. I wouldn't recommend sending anything USPS to anyone. Even their domestic service is the suck - sure it usually gets there, but have an issue and just try to find it in the system.

I'd strongly consider taking it on the chin and shipping FedEx, personally.

Pete

I'm not paying, so FedEx could be an option....never had an issue with USPS at all to UK personally (family live there, have sent plenty of stuff)...but I've heard enough stories from people who have....hmmm

Cheers Pete.

Speaking of shipping, your module should be there any day now. Did you get the notification from FedEx? If not, let me know and I'll forward it.

If they are paying and it fits the size limits, just be sure they are aware of the potential tracking issues with USPS... and especially if the insurance is limited to $500. That scares me right there!

Pete

 

[mrp5150]

I would just call your local post office and ask them. I'm pretty sure it's 108 inches for most countries, but I've never shipped to Germany before.

 

[cyndicate]

Steve,

I sent a guitar to England once USPS because it was cheaper than FedEx by far.

Took over 3 weeks for it to get there. Tracking didn't work. Thought it was lost. USPS was about useless, and had all sorts of grief from the buyer - where's my package, threats to reverse their paypal, etc. I wouldn't recommend sending anything USPS to anyone. Even their domestic service is the suck - sure it usually gets there, but have an issue and just try to find it in the system.

I'd strongly consider taking it on the chin and shipping FedEx, personally.

Pete

Crap now you have me scared, I have to send out my Eclipse to a buyer in England in a few days

 

[jkdsteve]

Speaking of shipping, your module should be there any day now. Did you get the notification from FedEx? If not, let me know and I'll forward it.

Pete

Got it already, thanks.

 

[mrp5150]

Steve,

I sent a guitar to England once USPS because it was cheaper than FedEx by far.

Took over 3 weeks for it to get there. Tracking didn't work. Thought it was lost. USPS was about useless, and had all sorts of grief from the buyer - where's my package, threats to reverse their paypal, etc. I wouldn't recommend sending anything USPS to anyone. Even their domestic service is the suck - sure it usually gets there, but have an issue and just try to find it in the system.

I'd strongly consider taking it on the chin and shipping FedEx, personally.

Pete

I've shipped at least 30-40 guitars overseas with USPS and never had any issues.

 

[Mudder]

And if you use the EMS service it's awesome, what UPS and FedEx wishes they were. I don't think it's the USPS, but that's who you visit to purchase the service. Fast service, full tracking, etc.