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07-30-2017 07:59 AM
bdwyer19

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Originally Posted by Room 217 Caretaker

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Originally Posted by bdwyer19

I am shipping a book to the U.K. Is USPS the easiest, and most cost effective way to do this?

Yes! It's what I use. I can fill out the paperwork online to make it easy. UPS is 2 times the cost.

Excellent. Thank you!
07-30-2017 03:01 PM
Hunchback Jack

Would anyone in the U.K. be willing to preorder the WH Smith edition of Sleeping Beauties, and ship to the US? I can pay in advance or reimburse via PayPal.

https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/s.../9781473675049

HBJ
10-13-2017 01:53 PM
Tommy

So a rough estimate, how much to ship five books to the UK by way of USPS?
10-13-2017 02:11 PM
Randall Flagg

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Originally Posted by Tommy

So a rough estimate, how much to ship five books to the UK by way of USPS?

Need a weight estimate. If it's 5 Sleeping Beauties, that would be quite a bit more than 5 Mr. Mercedes.

Here is the USPS site for calculating:

https://postcalc.usps.com/
10-13-2017 02:14 PM
Tommy

Thanks! It's four Matthew Corbett novels and They Thirst from SP. All S/Ls.
10-13-2017 05:26 PM
TCCBodhi

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Originally Posted by Tommy

So a rough estimate, how much to ship five books to the UK by way of USPS?

It took me $90 to get S/L Doctor Sleep, 1st Doctor Sleep, SubPress The Shining (Gift) and 2 copies of PS 20th Century Ghosts to the UK safely. I sent only the books, no covers or slipcovers. It was roughly 1/3 of that price to have them returned.
10-13-2017 10:45 PM
andyg75

For shipping t’other way, I sent 3 copies of Sleeping Beauties across to the US. The total for shipping was £71.

I also sent a box containing 4 SB’s, a UK Creepshow, UK Gwendy’s, and shipping for that one was £83.

Just to give you some idea from this side of the water too.

Shipping a single SB was £18.50 by the way...
10-14-2017 12:05 AM
Mr. Rabbit Trick

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Originally Posted by andyg75

For shipping t’other way, I sent 3 copies of Sleeping Beauties across to the US. The total for shipping was £71.

I also sent a box containing 4 SB’s, a UK Creepshow, UK Gwendy’s, and shipping for that one was £83.

Just to give you some idea from this side of the water too.

Shipping a single SB was £18.50 by the way...

You are paying far too much. I use P4D for all my overseas shipping. http://www.p4d.co.uk/
10-14-2017 06:19 AM
andyg75

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Originally Posted by Mr. Rabbit Trick

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Originally Posted by andyg75

For shipping t’other way, I sent 3 copies of Sleeping Beauties across to the US. The total for shipping was £71.

I also sent a box containing 4 SB’s, a UK Creepshow, UK Gwendy’s, and shipping for that one was £83.

Just to give you some idea from this side of the water too.

Shipping a single SB was £18.50 by the way...

You are paying far too much. I use P4D for all my overseas shipping. http://www.p4d.co.uk/

I just went on there to quote for the one I sent for £83, and they quoted £125 for the same parcel :o
10-29-2017 04:26 AM
herbertwest

Would any british know what would be the cheapest way to send packages from the UK to Europe?

edit : I guess that Alan's link would be useful :
http://www.p4d.co.uk/

Any idea of how long does one have between printing a delivery label and bringing it at the post office for PARCEL FORCE WORLDWIDE?
10-30-2017 01:16 AM
Topo77

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Originally Posted by herbertwest

Would any british know what would be the cheapest way to send packages from the UK to Europe?

edit : I guess that Alan's link would be useful :
http://www.p4d.co.uk/

Any idea of how long does one have between printing a delivery label and bringing it at the post office for PARCEL FORCE WORLDWIDE?

Hi, when I'm sending packages from UK to Europe I use parcel2go.
11-01-2017 08:43 AM
Brian861

I'm looking for all the variants of the UK Sleeping Beauties TPB Airport Editions if anyone can help. Thanks!
11-21-2017 01:45 PM
The Library Policeman

Could any kind soul in the states buy this and ship to UK for me? It’s a USA only auction. I will of course reimburse all costs through Paypal friends & family.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/James-Herbe....c100033.m2042

Thanks.

Sorted on this. Big thanks to Chad/Honkytonksmash. You’re a gent!
11-22-2017 07:01 AM
Brian861

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Originally Posted by The Library Policeman

Could any kind soul in the states buy this and ship to UK for me? It’s a USA only auction. I will of course reimburse all costs through Paypal friends & family.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/James-Herbe....c100033.m2042

Thanks.

Sorted on this. Big thanks to Chad/Honkytonksmash. You’re a gent!

Congrats, Alan and WTG, Chad!
03-08-2018 02:11 PM
Ari_Racing

I'm after a copy of the Beachcomber magazine with King's interview about Molly (aka The Thing of Evil). I learnt the magazine is free for pick up. If anyone can score a copy (I can pay via paypal) it's very appreciated! :)
03-09-2018 06:47 AM
Brian861

I'm still after a Fine 1st/1st copy of the UK Sleeping Beauties Airport Edition PB Snake variant if anyone should happen upon one. Thanks!
07-25-2018 08:18 AM
surly

Hi All-
There is a small item (<$10) that I would like to order, but it seems they only ship within the US.
Is there a kind soul that would consider ordering it for me and then ship it to the Great White North when they get it?
PM me if you can help.
Thanks.

**EDIT**
Mission accomplished. Sure are a lot of good people here. Thanks to all that replied.
07-25-2018 07:04 PM
jsteltor

Can someone help me determine the best way to get a book to Australia? Is USPS the best method and how does the whole GST play into this, if at all? Thanks
07-25-2018 09:08 PM
Brian861

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Originally Posted by jsteltor

Can someone help me determine the best way to get a book to Australia? Is USPS the best method and how does the whole GST play into this, if at all? Thanks

I've used USPS in the past without any trouble but the cost is substantial. I never bothered to get a quote from UPS or FedEx, but assumed they would charge more. I think the GST is kinda hit and miss unless you mark it as a gift.
07-26-2018 12:11 AM
biomieg

I am looking to buy a non-book item that is only shipped within the US. Would it be a breach of protocol to ask for help here, just this one time?
07-26-2018 12:24 AM
vincent

Don't know if this has been said here before, but I use shipito.com
You get a free address in the states. They only charge $2 for their services per package. Great interface. You can choose between 6 or 7 options on which carrier to use from US to your destination. You fill in the customs form yourself through the website. You can cheat a bit with the value of the item for the mofos at customs.
I even used that address to enter King's Outsider competition that was US only. (didn't win tho)
07-26-2018 02:01 AM
biomieg

Okay, I’ll look it up, thanks!
08-15-2018 12:29 PM
herbertwest

Can anyone help me?
I am very likely to need help by getting something delivered to the USA and sent back to me in France

Thanks !
08-15-2018 01:42 PM
Br!an

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Originally Posted by herbertwest

Can anyone help me?
I am very likely to need help by getting something delivered to the USA and sent back to me in France

Thanks !

PM sent
08-16-2018 01:46 AM
herbertwest

Thanks !

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