[Heath] SB 200 Amp shipping question

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 2 Mar 2011 at 13:49, Dana Cobb wrote:

> 
> Hi group:
>  I am selling a SB 200 Rf Amp. I was asked by a buyer in Poland what shipping costs 
> would be from Florida. I just checked with the USPS and they want $ 760.00.

As I understand it, the reason for this is that any item over a 
certain size is actually shipped via FedEx on contract to the 
USPS.

> UPS wanted over $ 
> 800. Anyone shipped a heavy unit like this (41 pounds) overseas by a different means at a 
> cheaper cost? Thanks in advance, Dana - K1RQ

Dana:

It isn't so much the weight as it is the physical SIZE of the 
shipping container.

The cheapest way to ship anything of reasonable size to Europe 
is via the U.S. Post Office. For the exact rates, you have to have 
the package all prepared, take it to them, and let them figure it 
out.

UPS and FedEx rates are simply horrendous in all cases.

I have shipped various electronic items to Europe, Australia, and 
Japan, and learned the hard way. Unless the item fits the USPS' 
size requirements, I won't ship it.

In one case, I had a large-ish, but light, part that was needed in 
Poland by an organization that was restoring a B-24, and I ended 
up shipping it through the Polish Embassy in Washington D.C.

The final addressee in Poland had contacts in the Polish 
Embassy.

You might suggest your buyer contact the Polish Embassy 
officials in the U.S. to see if something similar couldn't be 
arranged.

Ken W7EKB