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

[Carl]

USPS First Class International can be used up to 4 # so it is relatively 
cheap for real light items.

Carl

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Loron" <peterl at standingwave.org>
To: <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] International mail rates USA -> China?


> 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
>
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