Elecraft

USPS shipping rates for non USA

Classic

List

Threaded

10 messages Options

Michael Babineau-2

USPS shipping rates for non USA

When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ???

I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 !

Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with
US Post ?

Michael VE3WMB
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

Kevin Cozens-2

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

On 15-06-11 01:28 PM, Michael Babineau wrote:
> When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ???
>
> I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest
> shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 !

They have been high(er) for some time. I often see high US to Canada
shipping rates when I'm looking at items on eBay. Sometimes I think sellers
are trying to keep the item price down by getting more money from shipping,
sometimes I think they don't know of cheaper rates that are easily found on
the usps.gov website.

I need a new battery for my K2 but the shipping cost shown on the Elecraft
website seemed rather high so I have held off on ordering it. A battery is a
heavier item to ship and more an items weighs the more the price can go up
to ship it.

The cost to mail a letter has gone up a lot. Now we are getting stuck with
community mail boxes in Canada. The postal services seems to be providing
less and less service for more and more money. There doesn't seem to be much
we can do about it but learn to live with it.

--
Cheers!

Kevin.

http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |"Nerds make the shiny things that distract
Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're
| powerful!"
#include <disclaimer/favourite> | --Chris Hardwick
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

Ken Alexander-2

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

In reply to this post by Michael Babineau-2

Hi Michael,

Yeah, it's been like that the last few years anyway. Some of the less
expensive items aren't worth ordering unless you can bundle them with a
few other items. Not much that can be done...unless Elecraft wants to
sign up with a Canadian amateur radio retailer. That would be nice!

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS

On 2015-06-11 1:28 PM, Michael Babineau wrote:

> When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ???
>
> I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 !
>
> Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with
> US Post ?
>
> Michael VE3WMB
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:[hidden email]
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> Message delivered to [hidden email]
>

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

Mike K2MK

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

In reply to this post by Michael Babineau-2

Hi Mike,

They have been high for some time but you can easily check it yourself if you know the sender's zip code. Just go to the USPS web site and choose "Calculate a Price" from the "Quick Tools" pull down menu. There are several mailing options each with certain limitations.

https://www.usps.com/

73,
Mike K2MK

Michael Babineau-2 wrote

When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ???

I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 !

Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with
US Post ?

Michael VE3WMB

Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

Be careful doing that. Some countries do not allow insurance or
set a low value for insurance on Priority Mail shipments. That
means high value shipments (in some cases more than $200) must be
sent Priority Mail Express (EMS) or one of the couriers in order
to be protected.

International shipping is a snake pit ... not all countries are
as reliable, safe and ethical as the US or Canada.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 2015-06-11 2:17 PM, Mike K2MK wrote:

> Hi Mike,
>
> They have been high for some time but you can easily check it yourself if
> you know the sender's zip code. Just go to the USPS web site and choose
> "Calculate a Price" from the "Quick Tools" pull down menu. There are several
> mailing options each with certain limitations.
>
> https://www.usps.com/
>
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
>
>
> Michael Babineau-2 wrote
>> When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ???
>>
>> I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest
>> shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 !
>>
>> Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being
>> this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something
>> change recently with
>> US Post ?
>>
>> Michael VE3WMB
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/USPS-shipping-rates-for-non-USA-tp7603914p7603918.html
> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:[hidden email]
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> Message delivered to [hidden email]
>

Don Wilhelm-4

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

The USPS postal cost calculator will tell you if there is a limit on the
insurance amount (unless it is zero, in which case you will not have the
opportunity to add insurance). Each country sets their own rules on
maximum insurance.
The "high value" designation is now changed to $500 (used to be $200).
I just found out yesterday about that.

I use USPS shipping and the postage calculator often - 3 days or more
each week - and I occasionally ship internationally, so I have learned
*many* of the rules.
I have never had a problem with shipments to Canada, but it is more
pricy than domestic shipments.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/11/2015 2:55 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

>
> Be careful doing that. Some countries do not allow insurance or
> set a low value for insurance on Priority Mail shipments. That
> means high value shipments (in some cases more than $200) must be
> sent Priority Mail Express (EMS) or one of the couriers in order
> to be protected.
>
> International shipping is a snake pit ... not all countries are
> as reliable, safe and ethical as the US or Canada.
>

W1KSZ

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

In reply to this post by Michael Babineau-2

If you think that's bad, check out the cost to ship a similar weight
item to the USA from Canada.

Shipping costs in general are spiraling upward, someone has to pay
the cost of all those perks.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 6/11/2015 10:28 AM, Michael Babineau wrote:

Michael Babineau-2

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

In reply to this post by Michael Babineau-2

I am very happy to report that Madelyn from Elecraft sales contacted me via email and offered an alternate USPS shipping option
(slower and no tracking) that was only $USD15 .. which seems pretty reasonable to me.

I love this company, … they truly understand customer service !

Cheers

Michael VE3WMB

On Jun 11, 2015, at 1:28 PM, Michael Babineau <[hidden email]> wrote:

> When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ???
>
> I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 !
>
> Yikes … that almost doubles the cost ! I don’t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with
> US Post ?
>
> Michael VE3WMB

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

WB6DJI

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

In reply to this post by Michael Babineau-2

I sold a Remote Rig's RRC-1258MKII pair to a Canada Ham andgot stiffed for the postage on my end, way too expensive, anyway gave up on sending or selling anything to Canada Hams anymorevia USPS
73 Mike
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:28:30 -0400
From: Michael Babineau <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA
Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252

When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ???

I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 !

Yikes ? that almost doubles the cost ! I don?t remember the rates being this bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently with
US Post ?

Michael VE3WMB

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

Edward R Cole

Re: USPS shipping rates for non USA

In reply to this post by Michael Babineau-2

My experience with using on-line USPS shipping to Canada was the reverse.

I had a 20x20x6 inch package that weighs 23-lb. and on-line shipping
came to $125. My customer in Ontario balked at that and I don't
blame him. Only international priority mail is available.

I sent the same package to NJ via parcel post for $39. But then
while in the PO I asked what the rate for that same package would be
to Canada and the 6-10 day priority mail quote was $81.50. This rate
was not shown on-line.

The high cost of shipping has me discontinuing trying to sell
19x17x12 inch aluminum cabinet parts that I remove from old TV
translators because I am only making $10 of the $50 I charge. Out of
that I have to purchase 20x20x12 inch cartons, bubble wrap and PaPal
deducts 3% of the $50 I receive...I'm lucky if I do not loose
money. It takes an hour to dismantle and package each one.

I ship DEMI transverters to UK&EU which costs $76.50 and can take up
to 20-days (not including time in customs). I'm sure that I have lost
some potential business due the shipping costs. This is the penalty
for living in Alaska.

I have lots of good surplus stuff that will not sell due to
shipping. Most will go to recycle or the dump.
http://www.kl7uw.com/fs.htm

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
Dubus Mag business:
[hidden email]

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]