Sorry but I have to drag it up again.

miguet said:
I appreciate all the supportive statements. My Bladeforums experiences are typically pleasant and professional. I would like to provide a quick and painless lowdown on Guam. Customs to Guam is an agricultural drill. The island has an encapsulated eco-system so there's paranoia regarding new bugs. Although knife laws are relatively liberal, there are few hobbyists on the island. Regarding USPS, most residents pick their mail up at one of the USPS locations. Home delivery is limited. Planned Unit Developments (tracts) have been around for 35 years and are growing but many of the local Chamorros live in multi-generation, family compounds and strongly identify with the village in which they live. Limited residential street signage precludes home delivery to much of the island. Going to USPS to retrieve actually simplifies the delivery and receipt process. USPS tracking updates aren't always timely, but eventually packages track right up to USPS Guam Mail Facility in Barrigada - where I pick up my stuff. So, absolving worried senders is low risk on my part. USPS Priority East Coast to Guam is 10 or so days. A few days less from the west coast. USPS mail destined for the Western Pacific is sorted in Hawaii. Adds a few days. USPS shipping costs are exactly the same as mailing from and to any location in the U.S. The water is 86 degrees and you can see a hundred or more feet down. Just sayin.
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I can attest to the customs drill. I entered the island twice with 3 double edged diving knives, one being a dagger, and a folding victorinox gardener. The only knife related question I was asked was if any of my knives were spring loaded, aka, switchblades. The rest of the questions were about bringing in shells, plants, or other flora and fauna from off of the island. And I can attest to the fact that the water is 86 degrees and you can see a hundred or more feet down.

There should be no problem shipping knives to Guam or any other incorporated, unincorporated or trust territory of the US.
 
Sorry miguet,they don't teach much worth knowing in school nowadays.
Guam is a US Territory. It even has Zip Codes.
 
Another voice of support here, did a sale not long ago with Miguet, no worries at all, very easy transaction, while the package I shipped did take a little longer to get there than in the states, it is a long ways a way!, took a stop in Hawaii, my old stomping grounds ;) well, when I was in third grade :) but it reached him without hassle at all, would gladly sell or buy from him again with out hesitation.
G2
 
+1 to miguet. I never had a problem shipping on the entire planet, and even do it today. I always feel no one should be denied the joy of holding a knife just because he/she is not based in the US. My wife sometime thinks I am crazy to drive all the way to PO, stand in the queue and spend an hour or more shipping one package outside the US, but it is this joy that drives me.

And miguet is an absolute stand up person, I did interact with him a few months ago and it was such a pleasure!
 
I'm only hesitant because of scammers that I've heard about. I don't kow how things work outside CONUS, so I don't feel comfortable, especially when paypal often sides with the buyer. I am always willing to ship OCONUS, but will only accept paypal gift (that way if something happens to package, and they don't honor their "I'll assume responsibility of shipment" claim, they can't reverse the charges), and buyer must assume responsibility of shipment once it leaves CONUS. I was wondering what others think of this idea, so feel free to leave civil comments.
 
Thanks for bringing this up (I hadn't even though of Guam etc). As a point of interest, does USPS Priority Mail (my normal shipping method) still ship as expected to there (with in 2 - 3 days)?
 
SavageSmurf, the potential for scams is no different in Hawaii, Alaska, and U.S. territories - than in the continental United States. BF members who burn other members get banned.
 
SavageSmurf said:
I'm only hesitant because of scammers that I've heard about. I don't kow how things work outside CONUS, so I don't feel comfortable, especially when paypal often sides with the buyer. I am always willing to ship OCONUS, but will only accept paypal gift (that way if something happens to package, and they don't honor their "I'll assume responsibility of shipment" claim, they can't reverse the charges), and buyer must assume responsibility of shipment once it leaves CONUS. I was wondering what others think of this idea, so feel free to leave civil comments.
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Not really - chances of being scammed are equal within and outside the US. However, I know it is psychologically far easy to ship within your own country than outside. I just consider this as a risk of enjoying the knife hobby. :)
 
Hehehe... You beat me into claiming that Les George VECP last year. I ended up claiming seconds within minutes apart. I contacted the seller and asked him "I thought your posting stated CONUS shipping only?":p I suppose you gave him this same speech then :yawn::rolleyes::cool:
 
Since I am only a knife collector, trying to break even on my forum sales, it seems to me that international shipping is too risky with paypal, since the seller is always responsible for the final outcome of the sale. The shipping options that are more secure, become too expensive for the buyer, and the good deal price is lost.
http://www.ebay.com/gds/SELLER-WARN...ller-Protection-quot/10000000011515179/g.html
 
skyhorse said:
Sorry miguet,they don't teach much worth knowing in school nowadays.
Guam is a US Territory. It even has Zip Codes.
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You're from New Mexico, too. Have you ever had anyone refuse to do business with you because you don't live in the US? In the 13 years that I have lived here that has happened to me twice.

Something like this: "No, not Mexico - NEW Mexico. You know, the state between Texas and Arizona? We have zip codes and everything." Still wouldn't do business. Their loss because they're convinced it isn't a state. You're right about the educational system.

But in reply to miguet, if the opportunity arises I'll do business with you in Guam (a place I want to visit one day) - if you'll do business in New Mexico. ;)
 
I've done deals with people in Canada. Other than their having to wait a while the deals went swimmingly. I also sent a forum member in New Zealand a little gift and I was really surprised at how inexpensive it was to ship, as well as how fast it got there. :)
 
i have sent packages to thailand and india a long time ago and they made it without any insurance or tracking but i knew both people i was sending packages to. the only thing i was worried about was the packages not making it to the addresee. i have sent knives to japan, australia, taiwan, germany, and a few other countries without any problems.
 
I'm pretty sure Bryan breeder will ship just about anywhere. I know for a fact he's shipped outside the US before, and I can vouch for his quality in knives. Check him out he's a member of the forum
 
stonesell said:
Since I am only a knife collector, trying to break even on my forum sales, it seems to me that international shipping is too risky with paypal, since the seller is always responsible for the final outcome of the sale. The shipping options that are more secure, become too expensive for the buyer, and the good deal price is lost.
http://www.ebay.com/gds/SELLER-WARN...ller-Protection-quot/10000000011515179/g.html
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Makes sense, and an informed decision. However, if the buyer is in good standing and owns up the responsibility, a calculated risk can be taken.

Some say a no because they havent filled a customs form and dont know how to do it. When I was in India, I checked for all possibilities - form filling, distance to the PO, time taken in that trip, gas, etc.) I have even added extra when the seller told me a trip would cost him gas and importantly time. Many are willing to work out, and do have reservations.

The problem is with folks who won't even bother to look up the geography and say a no based on hearsay. And won't listen. :-)
 
SaintlyBrees said:
- if you'll do business in New Mexico. ;)
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I'll not only ship to you in New Mexico, but I might just hand deliver it. I love Chama and have stayed at the Elk Horn? Lodges on the river many times. (I think that's the name)

Paul
 
SaintlyBrees said:
You're from New Mexico, too. Have you ever had anyone refuse to do business with you because you don't live in the US? In the 13 years that I have lived here that has happened to me twice.

Something like this: "No, not Mexico - NEW Mexico. You know, the state between Texas and Arizona? We have zip codes and everything." Still wouldn't do business. Their loss because they're convinced it isn't a state. You're right about the educational system.

But in reply to miguet, if the opportunity arises I'll do business with you in Guam (a place I want to visit one day) - if you'll do business in New Mexico. ;)
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LMAO,yes I've actually had several incidents over the years trying to educate my fellow Americans that New Mexico is indeed a state and has been since 1912.:eek::)
 
I ended up paying $40 shipping to Alaska recently, (resulting in a $ loss on the item I was selling) which is why I have stopped shipping outside of CONUS.

I promised to ship it out on a Saturday and everything but UPS was closed, so I stayed true to my word and did the shipment through UPS with their outrageous prices. I asked the seller to pay for half of the shipping after I sent it out, and he said he'd consider it after he received the item, but nothing ever happened with that.

This is mostly my fault for not waiting until Monday to use USPS, but still it's too much of a hassle not being able to ship out on Saturdays for me. (and I typically don't have time to make it to the 12pm closing time that USPS has)

Call me whatever it be, but that is why I do not ship to outside conus.
 
sheathmaker said:
I'll not only ship to you in New Mexico, but I might just hand deliver it. I love Chama and have stayed at the Elk Horn? Lodges on the river many times. (I think that's the name)

Paul
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Yep. The Elk Horn Lodge is just outside of Chama, right before you cross the Chama river if you're coming from the south. :)
 
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