International Shipping: Best Courier for bulky $1000+ items
Summary: power_source is planning to sell expensive and bulky items internationally on eBay and seeks advice on the best courier service from Canada. recped queries the definition of 'bulky' and the destinations, emphasizing that the best courier varies globally. reallynicestamps advises against using FedEx due to potential issues with import fees. intimewithmusic provides a detailed recommendation, highlighting the importance of obtaining delivery signatures for orders valued at over CAD 750 to qualify for eBay protection. They also warn that costs and feasibility of obtaining signatures might limit international options to the USA, considering factors like freight costs and delivery options in various U.S. regions.
Hi All,
I've been around eBay for quite sometime but never as a prominent seller. I'm looking to post several reasonablly expensive items over the next months and would appreciate feedback/insight on the following:
- What is the best courier for shipping expensive and bulky items internationally from Canada (40lbs+ and valued over $1000)? Insurance is a must.
- What is the best way to present shipping fees in an ebay posting for accuracy? Should I generate a quote via UPS' site/go in-person etc.
I'm open to hearing others' recommedations on other keypoints, if any.
Cheers
intimewithmusic
·2 years ago"International Shipping: Best Courier for bulky $1000+ items"
I recommend you start by determining which countries and which courier will be able to obtain a signature on delivery. You need a signature for any order with a valure of $750cad or more including shipping, taxes, and fees if applicable. ($750 all in).
Basically that leaves the USA. If you build in all those parameters for overseas the freight costs are extreme and signatures are probably not possible.
With respect to the US consider if you wish to limit your shipments to the lower 48 states or include Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico etc where the frieght is much more and signatures may not be available.
No signature equals no ebay protection.
reallynicestamps
·2 years agoAvoid FedEX.
They have a nasty habit of not collecting import fees on delivery, billing the unsuspecting customer later, then when he refuses to pay, coming after the seller for the fees.
recped
·2 years agoDefine "bulky"
For International especially it's all about density
Define "International"
The "best courier" for one part of the world may not be the best for a different area