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I know the quoted times for economy vs priority shipping differ - economy is usually quoted at something like 4-6 weeks and priority at 1-2 weeks, though with transport being so readily available these days, coupled with this far ahead of Christmas means there's usually a negligible difference. I'd imagine the processing times are faster for priority, generally speaking.Can one of our brothers from across the pond please enlighten me about the difference between First class international postage & Economy International, as there's a big difference in cost.
As an example, i've bought a soap from Maggards for $28.88 inc economy shipping yet if I bought the same soap direct from the maker, it would be $46.99 inc first class shipping.
I've had goods sent by both & they take about the same time - 10 days.
Does using economy mean sending the boy down to the post office at 1630hrs instead of having it picked up & why do so few offer economy shipping ?
To an extent it's a shame that the 'customer is always right'. I think everyone should offer an economy service but stipulate that the buyer waives the right for refund or replacement in the case of a lost parcel. I'd happily pay less for certain parcels on this proviso. For more expensive parcels, I'd opt for more expensive postage.Also, I know there are some stores in EU that do not want to risk untracked shipments based on experience and lost packages, refunds and so on.
When I sell something, regardless of its destination, I will only ship USPS Priority Mail of through a carrier like UPS/FedEx/DHL.
Yes you are correct @donnie_arko USPS and other US postage carrier have rasing the cost for more than 5 years now and still costing us more, all I do is choose the cheapest shipping cost and I don't care if I have to wait for more than 3 or 4 weeks to have my package arrived from US to Australia on my door step.What is the difference between the carriers? I find it a bit on the confusing side of things.
I've been buying items from USA for just under 20 years or so and I'm not sure if nostalgia has got the better of me or whether postage costs have risen considerably in the last 5 years or so.
Generally USPS is slightly less expensive than FedEx, DHL or UPS.What is the difference between the carriers? I find it a bit on the confusing side of things.
I've been buying items from USA for just under 20 years or so and I'm not sure if nostalgia has got the better of me or whether postage costs have risen considerably in the last 5 years or so.
...As for Maggards postage, I'm not sure how they do it but it's far cheaper than anywhere else I've seen in the US. Perhaps they have a deal with some postal services or subsidise postage to some extent?
Ikon is supposed to use first class airmail to the U.K. , I had a couple of packages dispatched , one on the 11th and another on the 12th of October , it is now the 2nd of November and there is no sign of them...
Ikon is supposed to use first class airmail to the U.K. , I had a couple of packages dispatched , one on the 11th and another on the 12th of October , it is now the 2nd of November and there is no sign of them , more annoyingly the items have been in stock with U.K. Vendors for a while now .
Definitely throws into doubt me buying directly from Ikon again .
Yes , very likely as they decide how much blood they can squeeze out of a stoneAre you sure it is not languishing in Customs under the feet of fat, overpaid "dead timber" civil servants as they play cards and eat doughnuts?
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