[Milsurplus] The End of International Trade for Individuals?

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 10/5/07, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> A gentleman in Australia bought a BC-659 from me.
> The package weighs 31 pounds.
> I just checked on shipping costs- lowest rate available:
>
> USPS: $125
> USP:  $357 (?!!?)
> FedEx:  $327 (?!?)

I asked about sending a small (less than a pound) box to oz last
November. $61and change to send a Christmas ornament via FedEx. In
2002 I had three 25kg containers of ARC-5 and Command Set gear sent
here from there via air for a couple hundred dollars. Since USPS
stopped surface shipment, commercial shippers collectively have us by
the short hairs.

Either they're making enough money or don't care, or both.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ