krazy4quilts

is there any thing special about being able to ship internationally? I would assume cost would be a little more and that is not a problem with me.

Chele

There's nothing special about shipping internationally. You package the same and the USPS ships by weight. First class international mail ships up to 3 lbs. After 3 lbs. the rates get pricey. Most of the quilts weigh less than a pound though. You can get an estimate of international postage costs at: http://ircalc.usps.gov/

For example, my January quilt weighs 6 oz. packaged. If I send it to California it will cost $2.07. If I send it to Italy or China it will cost $5.64. Not a huge difference.

krazy4quilts

ok great then count me in on international also. Just didnt want to have to give up my 1st born for it. Or have to go thru a strip search to get it in the air.

Ms Grace

Chele,
Are there any special forms or anything for mailing internationally?

sewjoyce

When you mail your package at the P.O., they give you a Customs Form to fill out. The guy at the counter always helps me with it. No biggie. :D

Esqmommy

Don't forget on the customs forms...you need to have a low declared value, otherwise, recipients are taxed on their "gift". Especially Canada. I just write the value at $20.00 when I ship out of the country.

Ms Grace

:lol: :roll: Um, well that might be a problem at my little biddy post office.
They'll probably have to call Postal headquarters in Washington DC for help!!!! :lol:

Ms Grace

Good tip! :D

gaigai

If you mail in a flat rate envelope (not a box), you don't have to fill out a customs form. And a DQ fits in one of the priority mail envelopes perfectly. It costs about $14.00, but to me it's worth it, 'cause I can track it, and if it gets lost, there is a tracking number.

missgigglewings

I'll ship internationally too!