[Scan-DC] China Info.

[Jack Smith]

Shipping is not symmetrical in terms of price and speed.

I have a small run of printed circuit boards being assembled in China 
now and sending a box of parts by DHL Air cost $160, for about 4.5 kg 
weight. I just received an invoice for shipping the assembled boards to 
me via FedEx at $150 for 10.5 kg  total weight.

The parts to China took 12 days, most of which was involved clearance in 
inbound Chinese customs. I expect, based on experience, the shipment to 
me will take 3 days or 4 at the most.

Based on the economics of it, one would think that since China exports 
more than it imports, there would be empty freight aircraft heading to 
China and hence the price would be reduced in an attempt to fill those 
empty aircraft. However, this seems not to be the case.

Jack


On 12/22/2010 9:24 AM, michael rumberg wrote:
> its almost as if they have slave labor producing these things.  oh wait, they do.   :)
>
> anyone try one of these?  are they any good?
>
>> From: alan at henney.com
>>
>>
>> How do they deliver for these prices?  It is almost as if they receive free
>> shipping.
>>
>> Alan
>>
>>
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