You are right because I have in the past sent emails to the companies and asked if there are alternative rates and have met with a flat 'no.' iHerb, which is in California, do an International rate for $4 which takes about one and a half weeks to get here in the UK. I have asked other companies--which are a lot nearer--why they can't but they just say that is their rates. dee
On 18 Dec 2010, at 10:58, Ode Coyote wrote: > > > The quoted prices ARE for USPS. > I use it too. > A Medium Flat Rate Priority International box to the UK is about $30, but 8oz > of stuff doesn't need such a big box nor is Priority the only way to send > something via USPS. > > The "trouble is" that site is too lazy to offer you the best deal..or..they > are "skimming" on freight. > > Ode > -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Rules and Instructions: http://www.silverlist.org Unsubscribe: <mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe> Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html Off-Topic discussions: <mailto:[email protected]> List Owner: Mike Devour <mailto:[email protected]>

