International Shipping Questions

[AJR576]

I'm doing my first international transaction and plan to ship via USPS.

Any recommendations regarding the safest way to ensure delivery (i.e. should I include a return receipt?), completing the customs form, etc.?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Peter Hartwig]

I believe the safest is registered mail-haven't used it myself, but have heard good things about it.
I personally will not lie on the custom forms as to value for the buyer. Besides being wrong to do, if you lie about the value, you can't insure for the true value.

 

[Peter Hartwig]

You might mention the country it is being sent to. Some countries are much safer and easier than others.

 

[Andy the Aussie]

Country will dictate the advice mate.

Cheers

 

[AJR576]

Thanks guys, I'm shipping to Singapore.

 

[Peter Hartwig]

Others may differ, but my opinion on shipping to Singapore is pretty negative.
Last time I shipped there(and by last time I refer to both the past and future). was by priority and I couldn't get tracking or insurance and the package was lost. If you are going to proceed I would definitely use registered.

 

[strokednbored]

How about Cyprus?

 

[Steven65]

Thanks guys, I'm shipping to Singapore.

I have good mate in Sing who is a serious collector. I am happy to put you in contact with him so you can get advice directly. If you want to do that PM me and I'll send you his details.

 

[Angusbort]

If it’s legal to send to Destination insure it and ship that bad boy

 

[AJR576]

Thanks all, it's on the way to Singapore...I'll report back with the results.