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

[Peter Loron]

Yes, if you ship through the Post Office, then insurance is not 
available on those parcels. You can get _some_ tracking information by 
putting in the customs form number.

You can use 3rd party insurance, however. I ship enough things that I 
pay for service through Endicia. They will issue insurance on 1st Class 
international packages, and the insurance is usually cheaper than USPS.

-Pete

On 2013-01-25 14:02, Brooke Clarke wrote:
> Hi Pete
>
> But, tracking or insurance are not available for First Class.
>
> Have Fun,
>
> Brooke Clarke
> http://www.PRC68.com
> http://www.end2partygovernment.com/2012Issues.html
>
> Peter Loron wrote:
>> 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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