USPS International Shipping Rant!

[Rare Iron]

Originally Posted by Gunner

DHL was handling international shipments when FedEx was what you called your former spouse who was in Leavenworth.

Every shipper has its strengths and weaknesses. I use USPS for about 95% of my deliveries but won't send anything larger than a Flat Rate box through them. FedEx Ground is my usual parcel service. FedEx Express (a redundancy, now) and DHL when I need fast, high-end, complicated shipping.

It's really pretty pointless to complain that USPS rates have gone up in the last few years. So has everything else, including all other shippers' rates. I mean, gosh, aren't Cokes 20 cents any more? :P

Come-on, $750.00 to ship 5 wheels to AU? I could fly down there for that price & carry them in baggage, AND get 3 squares. I might even chum for Great Whites while I'm down there & have a few beers!

[thudmaster]

I think he just wants to rant...........don't blame him........

[Gunner]

Originally Posted by Rare Iron

Come-on, $750.00 to ship 5 wheels to AU? I could fly down there for that price & carry them in baggage, AND get 3 squares.

Um, let's just say I doubt it.

If you can't be bothered to shop for competitive shipping rates, I suggest you get out of international sales.

[Zedn]

Rare Iron,

I live in Sydney Australia. I am currently shopping around for wheels and i am planning to purchase American Racing Torq thrust II 17x8 for the front and 17x11 for the rear. All quotes i have received so far for shipping have been between $350 - $400US (for all 4).

My boss has just offered to buy them for me as a bonus, so i will be paying a few hundred extra and getting them here (company can buy before tax and save me 40%), but i got quotes from Vintage wheels, newstalgia, and an ebay shop all between 350, 395, and 350. The ebay shop says fedex in the email so try them. Also i purchased 4 tyres from the tirerack and the shipping was $225.

Hang in there and get a few more quotes. You are correct, they are asking too much.

Where in Australia does the person live? If they are in a remote area that could be driving up the cost. Keep in mind that Australia is not very densely populated so if they are in the sticks (i think you call it out on the ranch) it will cost more.

Liam.