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Secret Santa 2016 Official Thread!
#33
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#34
Join Date: Jun 2013
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I'd like to participate but I'm currently residing abroad in Asia. Does anyone know how much international shipments generally cost and what kind of things are generally good/bad to ship internationally?
I'm trying to decide if signing up for 5 people and international shipping is a recipe for trouble...
I'm trying to decide if signing up for 5 people and international shipping is a recipe for trouble...
#35
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I'd like to participate but I'm currently residing abroad in Asia. Does anyone know how much international shipments generally cost and what kind of things are generally good/bad to ship internationally?
I'm trying to decide if signing up for 5 people and international shipping is a recipe for trouble...
I'm trying to decide if signing up for 5 people and international shipping is a recipe for trouble...
Main things to think about are customs/import restrictions, restrictions on what can go in airmail, and finally making sure things don't break.
#36
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It depends a lot on the country you are shipping from. I send from Japan, and have to figure 30 to 40 USD for the shipment on top of the 50 USD for the gift. Depends on how heavy items.
Main things to think about are customs/import restrictions, restrictions on what can go in airmail, and finally making sure things don't break.
Main things to think about are customs/import restrictions, restrictions on what can go in airmail, and finally making sure things don't break.
#37
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt
Posts: 140
It depends a lot on the country you are shipping from. I send from Japan, and have to figure 30 to 40 USD for the shipment on top of the 50 USD for the gift. Depends on how heavy items.
Main things to think about are customs/import restrictions, restrictions on what can go in airmail, and finally making sure things don't break.
Main things to think about are customs/import restrictions, restrictions on what can go in airmail, and finally making sure things don't break.
I'll be shipping from Malaysia.
Making sure things don't break... hmmm yeah. No fragiles then.
There's also the concern of package theft which I encountered last year. Amazon covered the expenses and reshipped without fuss. So all was well.
However, I want to try shipping local gifts this time around because it's hopefully more appreciated/well-received. Hmmm, I'll need to think on it a bit more.
#38
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Thanks for the info, CPH-Flyer!
I'll be shipping from Malaysia.
Making sure things don't break... hmmm yeah. No fragiles then.
There's also the concern of package theft which I encountered last year. Amazon covered the expenses and reshipped without fuss. So all was well.
However, I want to try shipping local gifts this time around because it's hopefully more appreciated/well-received. Hmmm, I'll need to think on it a bit more.
I'll be shipping from Malaysia.
Making sure things don't break... hmmm yeah. No fragiles then.
There's also the concern of package theft which I encountered last year. Amazon covered the expenses and reshipped without fuss. So all was well.
However, I want to try shipping local gifts this time around because it's hopefully more appreciated/well-received. Hmmm, I'll need to think on it a bit more.
Best point in avoiding breakage is a good box made for mailing stuff. Japan Post has some really good ones, check your local post office.
#40
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Do FT'ers ever request that their Santa reside in a certain country/state/city? Would that be overloading the OP too much to try to match up that kind of thing? (I've read discussions from years past and it seems to me that when SS sends items from their local sources the Santee is enormously pleased.)
#41
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Do FT'ers ever request that their Santa reside in a certain country/state/city? Would that be overloading the OP too much to try to match up that kind of thing? (I've read discussions from years past and it seems to me that when SS sends items from their local sources the Santee is enormously pleased.)
#42
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You can request... but no guarantee. I have no control if a person that meets your request joins Secret Santa.
Do FT'ers ever request that their Santa reside in a certain country/state/city? Would that be overloading the OP too much to try to match up that kind of thing? (I've read discussions from years past and it seems to me that when SS sends items from their local sources the Santee is enormously pleased.)
#43
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#44
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