[Elecraft] International Shipping Charges!!??!!

[David Christ]

Don't what methods Elecraft is willing to use, but if it fits in a 
9x11 inch envelope and weighs less that 4 pounds you can send it by 
International Priority Mail for about $14.00.  They have a small box 
at that rate, too.  We have sent everything from cake frosting to LCD 
keychains to Norway that way.  Generally takes about 5 days.  Larger 
boxes with a 20 pound limit are $25 and up to about $55.00 for a box 
not quite the size of a K3 kit as I recall.  All a bargain when 
compared to the parcel post rates.

Actually they have the same service domestically running from $5.00 
to $14.00 or so.  Weight limit here is 70 pounds as I recall.  Can be 
cheaper than UPS or FedEx.

Disclosure:  I neither work for nor own stock in the USPS.  I do 
however use their services on an almost daily basis -- generally 
incoming.

David K0LUM

At 9:07 AM -0700 4/26/10, Fred Atchley wrote:
>Nidge wrote:
>
>I'm wanting to order two items from the Elecraft page, namely a replacement
>MCU and a packet of 20 panel screws, not really very large items.  However
>when I went to the checkout to select delivery method the charges struck me
>as rather exploitative. They ranged from $35 for the screws and nearly $100
>for the MCU.  Am I doing something wrong or is this the norm ??
>
>
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>End snip
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>Yea this is one of those WTFO things that get your attention real quick. Not
>to worry through. Just pick a different delivery method. Cycle through the
>selection to find the best choice for your needs (I go cheap!)
>
>73, Fred, AE6IC, K3 #2241
>

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