shenanigans Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 So I just sold $100 item to someone in Italy and I don't usually ship to Italy period. Not with tracking, not without tracking. But I'm going to be in Italy in 2 weeks and considering taking it with me and shipping it from Italy to Italy. Anyone with any experience there? Is it as bad as internationally shipping to Italy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps. Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 the italian mail system is so corrupt. if you do ship it, make sure you check "gift". i mail stuff to my cousins, us to italy, and those bastards always charge them an extra $10 to $20 just for delivering it. i would probably do it from italy to italy since you're going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Haha. I wish I was only concerned with her getting charged another $10 to $20. That part's not my problem lol. More concerned with it not making it there at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 You could always hand deliver it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 42 minutes ago, youspinmeround said: You could always hand deliver it I don't know the geography of Italy, but I don't think they live near where I'm going to be. I wouldn't be opposed to them coming to get it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps. Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 1 hour ago, shenanigans said: Haha. I wish I was only concerned with her getting charged another $10 to $20. That part's not my problem lol. More concerned with it not making it there at all. i say just send it from the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 1 hour ago, youspinmeround said: You could always hand deliver it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 45 minutes ago, shenanigans said: I don't know the geography of Italy, but I don't think they live near where I'm going to be. I wouldn't be opposed to them coming to get it though. They have GPS and maps to assist with peeps who are unfamiliar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinyl_junkie Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Hi, Once you get to Italy, there are heaps of express couriers you could use (please, see below). They are not that expensive and they are 100% reliable. I live overseas, but I am Italian, have used their services many times and have never had an issue in my life. You could check whether they have a store in the area you are visiting. Happy to help if you would like me to get a quote through their website. http://www.tnt.it, http://www.dhl.it/it/express.html, http://www.brt.it/it/index.do Edited June 2, 2016 by Vinyl_junkie EHughes527 and shenanigans 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74R Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 6 hours ago, ps. said: the italian mail system is so corrupt. if you do ship it, make sure you check "gift". i mail stuff to my cousins, us to italy, and those bastards always charge them an extra $10 to $20 just for delivering it. i would probably do it from italy to italy since you're going. Are you sure you aren't talking about import fees & taxes & not some arbitrary charge by a corrupt postal employee? Or are they just really considerate when it comes to gifts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps. Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 6 hours ago, 74R said: Are you sure you aren't talking about import fees & taxes & not some arbitrary charge by a corrupt postal employee? Or are they just really considerate when it comes to gifts? I think it's at random. First few times I sent packages over there, the guy who delivers told them that there's a fee for delivering it. USPS told me to make sure you check off "gift" on the slip when filling it out. Anyways, recently it's been better since they know one of the postmans that work their route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74R Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 2 hours ago, ps. said: I think it's at random. First few times I sent packages over there, the guy who delivers told them that there's a fee for delivering it. USPS told me to make sure you check off "gift" on the slip when filling it out. Anyways, recently it's been better since they know one of the postmans that work their route. He told you to mark them as a gift to avoid import taxes. So if you've been doing that & you've had no further fees, that is probably why. thesewoodenideas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps. Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Just now, 74R said: He told you to mark them as a gift to avoid import taxes. So if you've been doing that & you've had no further fees, that is probably why. still happens when you check gift. its just at random. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74R Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 1 minute ago, ps. said: still happens when you check gift. its just at random. That's only supposed to happen in South America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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