Delivery confirmation?

[sisko]

Somebody just bought one of my guides, and decided not to email me first if they were in a different country.

Naturally they are in Spain, so I need to figure out how to get the equivilent of delivery confirmation on an international package without paying for Global Express Mail.

I can't find it anywhere on USPS website, do any of you know?

[Achika]

registered mail


Or, ship it EMS for about $20 which will give you a tracking #

[16-bit]

Assuming your package weighs 1 lb:

Registered air mail
$8.70+$7.50= $16.20 + packing supplies (paper tape is the only type allowed for air mail registered)
Delivery 2-4 weeks

EMS
$19.15, packing supplies are free.
Delivery 3-7 days

After you add in packing supplies I would say they are about even for price.

[1bigmig]

Yeah, there is no cheap delivery confirmation for international shipping.

[sisko]

Yeeowch.

I'm guessing this person is going to be really sorry they didn't contact me first like I told them to....

Is UPS or FedEx any cheaper?

[SoulBlazer]

That's why I tell anybody who buys from me outside of the USA that I'll ship AirMail but I can't do confirmation or insurance unless they are willing to pay the HUGE fees for it.

[sisko]

I just don't want to be screwed out of the money if they file a complaint with paypal saying they never got the item =/

[1bigmig]

I just don't want to be screwed out of the money if they file a complaint with paypal saying they never got the item =/

I think they keep one half of the customs form at the post office for some number of days so that would be proof that you shipped it (I think, I havent had to do this).

[suppafly]

Registered mail is cheaper than EMS. I`d recommend that for your international costumer ..... You could also ask him to pay you with bidpay ....and ship anyway he wants you to

[chuckydj]

Those international packages get expensive. I only send small items overseas now due to high shipping.

[suppafly]

yeah, tell me about it, i live in mexico.

Its always better to buy large quantities, rather than buying items one by one....

[mcgrail0007@netzero.net]

I just don't want to be screwed out of the money if they file a complaint with paypal saying they never got the item =/

PayPal's seller protection does NOT apply to International items. This means that you are assuming the risk of this transaction. I will only accept payment from Bidpay for international items in order to protect myself.

[chuckydj]

True.

[suppafly]

Well , i think it should depend on 2 factors: The buyer`s feedback, and the item`s price.

I would defnitely send the item to a buyer with excellent feedback, unless its a very expensive item.

[chuckydj]

I remember sending a sega saturn to germany a couple years ago and it cost 34.00.

[suppafly]

yeah, thats usually what i pay to have stuff shipped to mexico...it sucks doesnt it!

:eek 2:

[sisko]

The guy has 0 feedback. 1 positive and 1 negative.


It was for a strategy guide that only cost $1, but I don't even want to deal with this anymore. I don't want to go through the hassle of clearing my name or what not.

Will I get in trouble if I refuse to sell him this item? I clearly stated in the auction description that all international bidders (exceot Canadians) must contact me first, and he didn't

[suppafly]

Tell him about the shipping price. he will most likely chicken-out of the auction, and ask him to give you + FB, and give him a neutral :)