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Old 25-02-21, 08:34 PM
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hi all
wonder what the best way would be to post from the US to australia?
USPS/Fedex etc.
not really fussed about the price, just want it safely delivered and asap
ATM the standard airmail from the US is taking 4-6 weeks
thanks in advance
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Old 25-02-21, 08:52 PM
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Forget Fedex or UPS,

Stick with USPS.

I have been shipping worldwide for nearly 16 years from the US on a weekly basis. The 'only' issues (nightmares really) I have ever had is when a customer insisted on Fedex or UPS, and I just want use them any more.

Just use good old USPS international first class, get's it sorted all the time.

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Old 25-02-21, 08:55 PM
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Forget Fedex or UPS,

Stick with USPS.

I have been shipping worldwide for nearly 16 years from the US on a weekly basis. The 'only' issues (nightmares really) I have ever had is when a customer insisted on Fedex or UPS, and I just want use them any more.

Just use good old USPS international first class, get's it sorted all the time.

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I had a package sent via USPS in April. Still hasn't arrived.

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Hi Mick,

Yes, the mail system can be rather slow. In my experience though one just has to be patient, almost without fail the item will turn up eventually.

I think in 16 years of shipping from the US to over 25 countries, I have never had a single items disappear. One did get seized at UK customs once.

And in received items into the US (by regular mail) I have had one item not arrive. That stung as it was a rare button.

But overall the system is very reliable.

In regards Fedex/UPS. I shipped a few items. One was returned three times over six months and never made it out of the US. It cost me hundreds of dollars and with no refund or explanation. I gave up and sent it standard USPS and it was there in two weeks and all for $24.

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