Shipping via the US Postal Service is not something that many of us would choose to do, especially with something as delicate and valuable as a ham transceiver. That's a big part of why UPS and Fed Ex exist. -------------- =OK, but it is generally cheaper outside CONUS to use USPS vs. UPS/FedEx. And the buyer chooses mode of shipping and pays the rate - so where it the problem? For something expensive, definitely insure it (again the buyer pays). --------------- In my case, the major reason I don't want to sell internationally is the matter of customs and duties, with the associated paperwork. Here it's mostly ignorance of what is needed, what the procedures are, etc. I might look at it differently with a ham I knew as the buyer. Nothing parochial beyond ignorance. :) 73, Jim K9YC -------------- =And I think THIS is really the problem folks are having - they imagine all sorts of issues! Customs and duties are paid by the receiving party (not the shipper). All you need do is describe the item. Simple as saying "Ham radio parts". Estimate their value (this is what the customs will charge by), your name/address, the destination name/address, your done! Not any harder than filling out a money order. The form is half-page in size and most boxes do not need to be filled in as they do not apply. --------------
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