derkwithano Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 has anyone gotten screwed by these yet? I was dumb and estimated some shipping costs based off the old prices and just got ROBBED by the post office. (sorry if there's a thread like this already) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konk Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I shipped a 7" and it was 6 oz, I think, and if it was any heavier, media mail would've been cheaper. I don't remember them being that close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 It cost me $15 to send a valentine's card to my wife in Japan the other day. It was an oversized card, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 It cost me $15 to send a valentine's card to my wife in Japan the other day. It was an oversized card, though. Shit's crazy. I didn't even think about how this affects the mail order bride business. billya, no use for a username, alexschelldorf and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seangj Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I use PayPal Multi order shipping. A 2XLP is still $3.18 with DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipfondoo Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 The worst blow has got to be international shipping. That's were the price hikes are obvious. I sold a box set and shipping was 48.90. Ouch! The buyer paid with quickness though. I got another buyer on a box set that emails me(I can't get ur PayPal to work). Strange how have 5 others accomplished this. Man that bitch is stoopid! One week after purchase she wanted to cancel her international purchase. REALLY! That package would of barely gotten out of the states from where I am located. Said it was taking to long. LOL, some peeps kids I tell ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 $70 was the cheapest to send my extra mellon collie box to london that blew me away $25 for single LP to italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetrakis Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm still agog over them totally fucking pissing in your face with a lost package inquiry. LOOK FOR MY FUCKING PARCEL ANAL ORIFICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billynomates Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm in the UK and have bought LPs from the US for twenty years but I'm gonna have to stop now. Postage is way more than the cost of the vinyl. There will be exceptions for me like the Lillingtons box set but not many. Bummer jipc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Oddly, I shipped an LP to Canada today. It cost me 7.05. This is less or the same as it used to be. It has me worried it will get returned but I asked the clerk and she double checked it. Love that I no longer need to fill out the domestic tracking/confirmation forms. The best. hudsoncomplex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 The USPS, ruining THE HOBBY!!! controlthebleeding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raidenradio Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 $18.40 to ship a single LP to Australia. I feel bad for people buying internationally. This sucks for collectors outside the US way worse than it does for sellers in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanchardoswald Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I think these prices are saving me money. I haven't bought about 10 records I normally would have. toxicity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deathbydrums Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I think these prices are saving me money. I haven't bought about 10 records I normally would have. Same. Might actually give up the hobby and find another... tho I've said this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselkeith Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 all international shipping has gone up approx. 40% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipc Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm in the UK and have bought LPs from the US for twenty years but I'm gonna have to stop now. Postage is way more than the cost of the vinyl. There will be exceptions for me like the Lillingtons box set but not many. Bummer Too true, too true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barron22 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 If any US labels want some form of UK distribution cos of these price rises feel free to send me a PM we can probably work something out. EccentricPop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremybentham Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I use PayPal Multi order shipping. A 2XLP is still $3.18 with DC. Yep, this is the best option for non-Ebay (Discogs, VC, VLV, DF, etc) US orders and/or gift payments and D/C is still $.19. (for now) Also, to the folks on this board that think " $4 for the first, $2 each additional LP" is reasonable, a person can send TWENTY POUNDS worth of records from the easternmost point in the US (Lubec, Maine 04652) to Los Angeles, CA (90036) for less than $11.......... TWENTY POUNDS. That is 13 average LP's Ten pounds costs less than $7. Think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniquemel0dy Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 $26 to ship a 7 inch to Spain via first class. Come on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipc Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 $26 to ship a 7 inch to Spain via first class. Come on! I felt that one. OUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 i had someone place an order for a 7" on discogs last week get fucking furious with me because i contacted him about covering the shipping rates to germany. because i'm totally going to cover the $38 shipping charge on top of a $26 purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhepiece Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I recently paid 23 usd of shipping for a single LP. This is way too much. I'm seriously considering giving up this lovely hobby. I might continue buying essential records to complete my collections of favorite bands though. Thom Yorkified 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkwithano Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 I paid $16 to ship a single LP international when it used to be $11.60, and then I also shipped 3 LPs and a 7" to Germany...that cost me $30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmplly Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Since the changes i've really only bought from this guy http://myworld.ebay.com.au/importcds-au/ Not gonna get any limited varients from here, but i've picked up some nice stuff.. Anyone have any idea how they only charge $4.75 for shipping that only takes a week to get to australia from california? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Shit's crazy. I didn't even think about how this affects the mail order bride business. Well, that's airfare, but the prices are jumping as well. You can get a budget MOB if you're not too picky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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