Can anyone quote on the cost of sending out OM items to Hong Kong? I am
looking for a way to get itmes sent to me in an easy way.
Regards
Titoy
----- Original Message -----
From: Enrique Cabrera <qcabrera@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 2:46 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Need help from one of our brethern across "the pond"
> Once Upon a 21 Jan 01, rtomcala wrote me about [OM] Need help from one of
our brethern across "t something like:
>
> > I am attempting to arrange the sale of an Olympus item to an
> > individual who resides in Sweden. The following questions arise.
>
> I've had some serious OM-acrosstheatlantic experience in the past
> month, with about 8 items sent (I know, I know, I'll join the therapy
> group next week). I don't know if answers from Spain will do, but you
> may find them useful.
>
> > 1. What is the best way for him to make payment in USD ?
>
> If you're not into paypal or billpoint, and prefer a money order, why
> don't you try this: Set up an ebay auction for the price of the item
> with a "buy it" button. Tell him to buy it. He can pay with Visa at
> bidpay.com (you will get a regular money order at your mail adress).
> Drawback: It has to be him getting the auction ;)
>
> I believe there are some methods that don't involve setting up an
> auction, but can't tell which ones. I'm sure someone from the list
> will get that.
>
> > 2. What is the best way for me to ship the item to him ?
>
> I would reckon that USPS insured air mail will do the trick. It's
> reasonably cheap, it's quite reliable and normally fast enough to
> avoid the nerves of not getting the OM stuff. Courier are way too
> expensive. Most shipments for OM gear range from $15 to $20 to
> Europe.
>
> > 3. What is the best way to minimize undesirable effects of tariffs ?
>
> I supose you mean taxes? I have had no problem whatsoever with those,
> since material was used one. However Sweden may be tougher on that...
> Can't really help with this one.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Cheers
>
>
> Quique (Enrique Cabrera) qcabrera@xxxxxxxxxx
>
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