groeneaj
14th January 2024, 05:20 PM
Hello all,
I’m about to buy some stuff from the US. Does anyone have any recommendations for a forward shipping company?
The package will be larger in size (approx 800mm x 550mm x 400mm).
Thanks in advance!
Andy
havabeer69
14th January 2024, 11:57 PM
Find one in a state that doesnt pay sales tax (or pays a smaller amount)
GraemeCook
15th January 2024, 11:28 PM
Many years ago, I used to buy quite a lot of stuff from the States, compliments of the Sears Roebuck Wish Book. Then freight rates and "handling" surcharges started to rise and they absolutely rocketed after 9/11. One explanation is an over-reaction by the US government requiring exporting firms to essentially prove that the goods cannot be used by terrorists. Many just say "too hard", others say "customer pays". Result; I haven't bought anything from the US in years.
I have found that I can often buy US stuff competitively in Europe or UK.
A friend, a Canadian, says that most US stuff can be bought from Canada without the hang-ups. I haven't explored this option.