International Shipping

[Bühlmann]

How much of a PITA is it? Any countries to avoid shipping to? Any tips to avoid any customs hassles or snags?

*this is shipping FROM the US to other countries.

 

[Taz]

I try to avoid it at all costs, except maybe Canada. It usually costs more, takes longer to get there (more time for it to get lost), customs paperwork can be a pain (don't mention Ivory G10!!!) and I had a knife go MIA going to France many years ago and I had to replace it on my own dime. Some customers want the paperwork changed so they pay less taxes/tariffs/duties, etc, which can get the sender into hot water, especially if there is a insurance claim for damage/loss. More of a headache than it's worth for me honestly!

Some serious buyers have someone or a service in the US that they have items shipped to, and then either forwarded to them, or they pick them up when they visit the US.

 

[Hengelo_77]

Just make sure it is insured and you have track and trace

 

[HSC ///]

Use a private courier, like DHL
Or a service like shippo or parcel monkey