[Test-Equipment] International mail rates USA -> China?

[Peter Loron]

USPS First Class is typically cheaper than Priority Mail for small 
things going overseas and seems to take about as long for transit.

-Pete

On 2013-01-25 13:44, Dave C wrote:
> I'm looking to purchase some ASIC replacement modules. The warranty
> is good (90 days) but -- as you'd expect -- I'm responsible for 
> return
> shipping.
>
> Shipping from China is, I presume, subsidized by the Chinese postal
> service, which is why shipping charges are always included ("free!")
> in the price.
>
> But shipping from the U.S. to Hong Kong (well, USPS doesn't
> differentiate -- they have flat rate to all overseas destinations) is
> US$38, more than half the original price I'll be paying for the 
> items.
>
>
> These modules are available domestically -- higher price and no
> warranty. Hence the attraction to Chinese units available on e-Pain.
>
> Is there a cheaper rate for getting a 2 pound envelope to China I've
> not heard about?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave