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ctholden

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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:45 am

Cocobolo

Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:12 pm
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Location: United States

Hi all,
I'm having trouble trying to find shipping rates to Japan where I can input the size of my packages and get an accurate quote to give to my customer.
Anybody shipped there before and have any advice? I have found the postal service works better than UPS or the others when shipping to the UK, but I'm stuck with Japan. Otherwise I'll wait until Monday to speak to a human at the various shipping agencies.

While I'm on the subject, do any of you hold export licenses for shipping overseas? I wasn't sure what the criteria was for needing such a license, and don't want to get myself into the middle of some mess.

Thanks!
Craig
CT Holden Luthiery and Supplies

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Bobc

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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:09 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Craig the link below should work. Click on international postage and then select Japan as the country. I have shipped several orders there with no problem.

http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from= home&page=0061calculatepostage

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tippie53

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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:36 am

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You can ship through the Post office. usps.com . Ad 15% to the quote they give you as they are often light.
You don't need a lisence yet.
john

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Tim McKnight

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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:54 pm

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I have shipped guitars to Japan via UPS with no problems.

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peterm

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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:11 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

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I would go with USPS too. 1 guitar and case should ship for around $120-$150 for EMS speedpost with tracking!

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ctholden

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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:16 pm

Cocobolo

Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:12 pm
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Location: United States

Muchos gracias.
Craig

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Tim McKnight

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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 4:38 am

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USPS insurance claims are a NIGHTMARE to collect on. I had to threaten legal litigation on both acounts and it took 9 months + to collect on each.

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ctholden

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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:35 am

Cocobolo

Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:12 pm
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Location: United States

Thanks for the warning Tim!
Craig

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