Shipping question about arrows from Belgium?

Bill M · 2nd November 2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

From an earlier post .

Just got off the phone w/FEDEX Intl .
No problems on your package size Bill !
Based on my description of a 10" dia tube 5' long that is

Rick,

180 cm translates into 70.9 inches which is about 11 inches longer than 5' .

I'll check with FedEx if this size is within their limits?

The CSR at FedEX suggested I contact and archery shipper from Belgium and see who they use. I believe there must bt an answer here.

I have a freind in the Netherlands who thinks he could ship from there. I could have the Belgium shipper send it to him and he send it to me. Might cost a little more.

Nonoy Tan · 4th November 2008, 03:02 PM

Sorry to hear about the problem, Bill. I hope it gets sorted out.

Can over-sized packages be sent via others means, not air (e.g. surface mail, by sea and land), as the size restriction may differ depending on the type of transport being used?

rand · 4th November 2008, 03:52 PM

Just a thought. If he is close to Germany he could ship from there, they have an excellent postal system as does the US and the postal rate is much lower than either UPS or FedEx.

Recently sent a sword to Germany FedEx and it was about $300 shipping with no insurance. Some country's can have custom problems that using FedEx can really expidite delivery.

Advantage of UPS is they handle it at all times and the parcel is tracked but their rates are the highest. The downside is they try to negate any possible value for responsibility if they lose something.

Can be very confusing shipping internatinally. Except on flat rate USPS boxes I usually lose money shipping every time.

Did bring a rather long jousting lance from England to US once via cargo ship to save on shipping.

Have a feeling the Seller under estimated his shipping cost here and that may be the crux of the problem. Hope you are able to settle this problem and get your merchandise.

rand

4th November 2008, 03:02 PM	#2
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Sorry to hear about the problem, Bill. I hope it gets sorted out. Can over-sized packages be sent via others means, not air (e.g. surface mail, by sea and land), as the size restriction may differ depending on the type of transport being used?

4th November 2008, 03:52 PM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Just a thought. If he is close to Germany he could ship from there, they have an excellent postal system as does the US and the postal rate is much lower than either UPS or FedEx. Recently sent a sword to Germany FedEx and it was about $300 shipping with no insurance. Some country's can have custom problems that using FedEx can really expidite delivery. Advantage of UPS is they handle it at all times and the parcel is tracked but their rates are the highest. The downside is they try to negate any possible value for responsibility if they lose something. Can be very confusing shipping internatinally. Except on flat rate USPS boxes I usually lose money shipping every time. Did bring a rather long jousting lance from England to US once via cargo ship to save on shipping. Have a feeling the Seller under estimated his shipping cost here and that may be the crux of the problem. Hope you are able to settle this problem and get your merchandise. rand