[R-390] 390a shipping methods

[James A. (Andy) Moorer]

Anybody know how to ship boatanchors internationally? I used to use USPS 
surface - slow but not expensive. I sent several to New Zealand for about 
$140 each (they had to be in two boxes to get past the 66 pound limit). 
After about 2 months, they arrived in good condition.

Now the USPS in its wisdom has eliminated international surface, a.k.a. 
"slow boat to China". UPS, DHL, FedEx and those guys start at $350. Plus, I 
am told there is some problem with customs at the other end when you use a 
private shipper - you have to use their customs agent handle it, whereas 
with government post, customs duties are handled directly (I guess) with the 
recipient.

So - any thoughts? Or is that the end of international boatanchor traffic? 
Sigh. How will I get my next EK-07?

James A. (Andy) Moorer
www.jamminpower.com