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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:49 am ] |
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What would be the best way to ship a guitar internationally and how could I find out an estimate of what this would cost? If I use the USPS I can only insure it up to $500 If I use Fed Ex or UPS I can insure for more but there are brokerage fees to get it through customs. Anyone have any ideas or experience in this area? |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:51 am ] |
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Why don't you call heritage... then you won't have to worry about the insurance of the carrier. |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:21 am ] |
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Great idea. I will give them a call. Thanks. |
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| Author: | TRein [ Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:57 am ] |
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DHL did a great job at a very reasonable cost getting a guitar of mine to Switzerland. A German friend told me DHL has a much bigger presence in Europe than either UPS or FedEx. DHL did all the customs work, for an additional fee. You have to fill out an Import Declaration and a Commercial Invoice. DHL can supply all forms and the instruction sheets to fill them out. I am not sure if DHL is as present in other areas besides Europe. |
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| Author: | tippie53 [ Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:22 am ] |
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THough USPS is the cheapest it is often slower than UPS Fed Ex or DHL. Ins as noted is a pain with the USPS. Customs is a pain with UPS and Fed Ex so you trade off. I do like the heritege idea and never thought of them but will next time Watch your box size, as most places take to 108 inches length plus girth Good Luck john |
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