Cost of shipping a MOC from US or Canada to UK

[plantman]

i would think you can get loose figures through as a priority letter? not sure what price that would be, $20 at a guess?

 

[Richard_H]

$45 for a MOC I think is actually a fair price. Loosies I've been paying $12 usually asking for slowest, worst tracking as they're worth sweet FA

 

[darthberizing]

Oli - You can put figures in a flat rate envelope but it's not tracked. Just gets there faster.

You can always choose registered mail. It adds $12.95 to the price and confirms it did arrive. Mostly a seller tool.

 

[tiefighterboy]

I must live in the cheaper zone for USPS..becuase the last MOC are shipped in a box cost around $20. Not in a snazzy USPS priority box mind you. :wink:

 

[darthberizing]

I must live in the cheaper zone for USPS..becuase the last MOC are shipped in a box cost around $20. Not in a snazzy USPS priority box mind you. :wink:

Actually you're paying more. If it's not Priority Mail , I can ship a MOC (not with Acrylic Case) for $12-$14 .

 

[tiefighterboy]

I must live in the cheaper zone for USPS..becuase the last MOC are shipped in a box cost around $20. Not in a snazzy USPS priority box mind you. :wink:

Actually you're paying more. If it's not Priority Mail , I can ship a MOC (not with Acrylic Case) for $12-$14 .

Thanks...I thought I was losing my mind with this $45.00 figure...but what do you really get from the post office for twice the shipping?? Tracking stops the minute it lands on their soil and it really does not get there quicker as many have told me. I avoid priority like the plague.

Not really door to door tracking as the post office has told me and googling shows the same (Dropped at airport)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111012182907AAKY3fA

 

[darthberizing]

I'm not sure about this 100%, but I think the USPS is now tracking 1st class to select locations.

I just printed a UK label and it says it's a trackable number. Stay tuned...

 

[Drakon]

So USPS Priority mail for a AFA graded MOC to Oli was a bit more than 43.00 USD and it is door to door trackable. Just an update. So I would say I was correct in stating that this was going to be in the ballpark of 45.00. Heads up for those that want a graded MOC shipped to them from the US.

 

[darthberizing]

In case anyone cares, I can confirm that first class does track to the door.

Here's a first class package shipped to the Netherlands. Shows door to door

First-Class Package International Service
Delivered
August 6, 2013, 2:24 pm
NETHERLANDS
International Letter
Customs clearance processing complete
August 6, 2013, 10:54 am
NETHERLANDS
Customs clearance processing complete
August 5, 2013, 8:49 pm
NETHERLANDS
Processed Through Sort Facility
August 3, 2013, 1:41 pm
NETHERLANDS
Processed Through Sort Facility
July 31, 2013, 10:37 am
ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)
Processed through USPS Sort Facility
July 31, 2013, 8:57 am
JAMAICA, NY 11430
Arrived at Sort Facility
July 31, 2013, 8:56 am
ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)
Dispatched to Sort Facility
July 30, 2013, 4:47 pm
POUGHQUAG, NY 12570
Acceptance
July 30, 2013, 4:30 pm
POUGHQUAG, NY 12570
Electronic Shipping Info Received
July 30, 2013

 

[olisuds]

Thanks John, that's good to know.

Postage costs are a tricky business

 

[olisuds]

By the way folks my intention starting this thread was in no way to call into question Matt as a seller (I hadnt even mentioned Matt's name) it was about seeking cheaper alternatives for posting lower value MOCs. John thanks for your input here - this is good to know for future reference.

By the way the MOC turned up yesterday and was in nice condition and very well packed - not that it was ever in question

Cheers Oli

 

[Drakon]

By the way folks my intention starting this thread was in no way to call into question Matt as a seller (I hadnt even mentioned Matt's name) it was about seeking cheaper alternatives for posting lower value MOCs. John thanks for your input here - this is good to know for future reference.

By the way the MOC turned up yesterday and was in nice condition and very well packed - not that it was ever in question

Cheers Oli

That is great news!!! Thanks for the heads up Oli.