Shipping package from US to Tokyo
May 29, 2013 | 2:19 am
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Shipping package from US to Tokyo
Hello all,
I wanted to ship a 10-pound (~4.5 kg) package (care package) from LA to Tokyo. Besides the standard USPS/UPS/FedEx options, are there any other reliable shipping options that perhaps would also be cheaper?
Thanks.
I wanted to ship a 10-pound (~4.5 kg) package (care package) from LA to Tokyo. Besides the standard USPS/UPS/FedEx options, are there any other reliable shipping options that perhaps would also be cheaper?
Thanks.
May 29, 2013 | 2:22 am
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Check into Yamato Transport USA, the US division of the ubiquitous "black cat" delivery service in Japan. Depending on the dimensions, it looks like a 5kg box would cost $55 for delivery in about one week. I've used them several times for US->Japan shipments and have no complaints.
http://www.yamatoamerica.com/en/send/send_taqbin.aspx
http://www.yamatoamerica.com/en/send/send_taqbin.aspx
May 29, 2013 | 2:32 pm
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http://www.ocsworld.com/En/Network.aspx?topicID=1335 dunno if they are cheaper
May 30, 2013 | 1:38 am
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Check into Yamato Transport USA, the US division of the ubiquitous "black cat" delivery service in Japan. Depending on the dimensions, it looks like a 5kg box would cost $55 for delivery in about one week. I've used them several times for US->Japan shipments and have no complaints.
http://www.yamatoamerica.com/en/send/send_taqbin.aspx
http://www.yamatoamerica.com/en/send/send_taqbin.aspx
May 30, 2013 | 5:56 am
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I've mailed packages through USPS before - it's been in the 70$ range and takes 2-3 weeks, but it's also tracked automatically and I have the comfort of knowing that it's being sent with an established freight group. I've had no problems. You may not find an alternative that is much cheaper or a better value overall, but please post if you do.
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