Shipping advice for Finland

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Dez ( 220 )
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Shipping advice for Finland

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Hello Bartertown!

I recently ran across a trade I'd like to make with one of our members located in Finland, I'm located in the US. While I've done quite a bit of International shipping, I was wondering if anyone had any advice particular to Finland? Customs, which carrier to use, any helpful advice to facilitate a great trade on both our parts would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Dez
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Re: Shipping advice for Finland

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Use USPS.
The non-USPS carriers will charge him customs (even if they would not be due, otherwise) and a "handling fee."

Also, be sure to get a shipping quote BEFORE finalizing the agreement. Small packages to Canada are costing in excess of $20 lately. I can only imagine what they would be for Finland.

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Re: Shipping advice for Finland

Post by Dez »

Thanks MM, I've noticed that shipping Internationally has gotten super expensive. I've stopped shipping Internationally on my eBay account because of it.

I'll take a look at USPS, thanks again!

Dez
Easy guidelines for trading with me:

The trader with the lower rating will need to ship first.
Delivery confirmation for both parties required. I will always send the delivery confirmation number to the receiving party, and I appreciate when the same is done for me.
Don't be a jerk or treat me like one.
Thanks!
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