Mars wrote:The other trouble with shipping by Fedex or UPS internationally is then the brokerage fees these companies charge to bring the package into the country. I was looking at the Roleaids deals and Mayfair makes a point of saying that by shipping UPS there is a minimum charge of $40 by UPS for brokerage fees. You would probably end up paying tax on the item as well.
Mars wrote:I don't think a signature is enough for Paypal. Last time I looked their requirement was tracking that could be viewed online.
bclarkie wrote:Since the USPS does not offer signature confirmation overseas, I am guessing that is why the seller is refusing Paypal from international bidders.
faro wrote:bclarkie wrote:Since the USPS does not offer signature confirmation overseas, I am guessing that is why the seller is refusing Paypal from international bidders.Interesting... So why do I always have to sign for USPS Insured packages then, Brian?Or does the UK postal service not talk with USPS? (Online tracking might be a different matter, since that then enters the UK computer system).
improvstone wrote:I seem to remember signing for USPS registered stuff I have purchased but that the tracking doesn't work ... so if the two postal services don't talk to each other how can you prove the signature?
beasterbrook wrote:a trusted proxy bidder may be the go, then you can bypass all that..Brette:)