Shipping stuff to Italy
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Shipping stuff to Italy
What shipping services are people using from USA to Italy? It's been a while since I sent anything there, but I remember it was a real pain, and that there was great concern about postal misappropriation.
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Yes it is advisable you describe the item as "collectable cards / toys" rather than "trading cards" or "gaming cards", since gaming cards (i.e. Poker cards and the like) are theoretically prohibited as imports (due to very old laws).kalimno wrote:Italian members can correct me if I am wrong but I believe the real problem is that trading cards are in same status as playing cards, and they are not allowed through Italian customs. That is the main reason many cards do not reach their destination.
Apart from that, registered airmail with tracking number (USPS) works just fine in 99% of cases, but does take 15-25 days for delivery.
If you're in a hurry you should use UPS or FedEx, agreeing with the buyer about insured / declared value, since this value is taxed about 25% in VAT and duties, and if the parts involved aren't aware of this it can cause some trouble and complaints.
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If it's a high dollar item I usually go FedEx. It runs about $50 which is a bit much but it's better safe then sorry on anything over $1000 I'd say.
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It's the same problem from france to portugal ?
What sort of shipment is used by french members ?
thx, simon.
What sort of shipment is used by french members ?
thx, simon.
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Hi Simon,
I Usually make a lot of international trade with MOTL and i use :
Fiche de depot d'un recommandé international.
Like this one :
it's work for everywhere :
China
Sweden
Danemark
Italy
Crotia
Usa
Canada
Portugal
Germany
Hong-Kong
Singapoore
Greece
Etcetera...
Pretty safe and trackable through :
http://www.track-trace.com/
Hope this Help, Bertrand
I Usually make a lot of international trade with MOTL and i use :
Fiche de depot d'un recommandé international.
Like this one :
it's work for everywhere :
China
Sweden
Danemark
Italy
Crotia
Usa
Canada
Portugal
Germany
Hong-Kong
Singapoore
Greece
Etcetera...
Pretty safe and trackable through :
http://www.track-trace.com/
Hope this Help, Bertrand
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