EMI, EMS, or Global express?

handbag-ho · Jan 14th, 2008, 11:51 PM

What is the difference between USPS Express Mail, EMS or USPS Global express?

I need to return an item back to Taiwan and I don't want it to get lost so I would need something that has a tracking number.

I normally send by FEDEX but it can get VERY, VERY expensive so I would love to avoid this route. TIA.

geniepr · Jan 15th, 2008, 12:41 AM

If you are in USA they are all the same. USPS Express Mail is for USA only, Global is express worldwide and EMS is the service name outside of USA. (If you received something send EMS, as soon as it reaches US it becomes Express Mail and vice versa) I'm I clear?

lorihmatthews · Jan 15th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Definitely use Express Mail (EMS) to send the item back to Taiwan -- don't use Global Priority, because it doesn't provide tracking.

geniepr · Jan 15th, 2008, 01:21 PM

Yes, Global express Mail (EMS) is the safest way to go. Don't use Priority it may be a little cheaper but it's not secure at all.

i_love_yorkie · Jan 15th, 2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geniepr

If you are in USA they are all the same. USPS Express Mail is for USA only, Global is express worldwide and EMS is the service name outside of USA. (If you received something send EMS, as soon as it reaches US it becomes Express Mail and vice versa) I'm I clear?

add to that:
USPS express also is US OVERNIGHT shipping

i recomend always send EMS/ anykind of EXPRESS w TRACKING number and GUARANTEE receive in 5-7 days if item going out of the country.
never go w priority, takes forever and no tracking

HTH

handbag-ho · Jan 15th, 2008, 07:09 PM

Thanks everyone for your responses. This is so confusing so let me try and clarify what was said.

USPS Express mail = Overnight in US only
Express Mail (EMS) = Global Express Mail = tracking + guaranteed delivery date
Global Priority = no tracking + no delivery date provided

Am I right?

i_love_yorkie · Jan 15th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handbag-ho

Thanks everyone for your responses. This is so confusing so let me try and clarify what was said.

USPS Express mail = Overnight in US only
Express Mail (EMS) = Global Express Mail = tracking + guaranteed delivery date
Global Priority = no tracking + no delivery date provided

Am I right?

yes

maggie7 · Jan 15th, 2008, 11:58 PM

Send it EMS, handbag-ho, I live in Australia and always ask a seller to send it this way, have never lost anything yet, it's excellent, you can follow your parcel's progress online, so you know where it is..

Good luck!

Jan 14th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#1
handbag-ho Member Location: Tampa	EMI, EMS, or Global express? What is the difference between USPS Express Mail, EMS or USPS Global express? I need to return an item back to Taiwan and I don't want it to get lost so I would need something that has a tracking number. I normally send by FEDEX but it can get VERY, VERY expensive so I would love to avoid this route. TIA.

Jan 15th, 2008, 12:41 AM	#2
geniepr Member	Re: EMI, EMS, or Global express? If you are in USA they are all the same. USPS Express Mail is for USA only, Global is express worldwide and EMS is the service name outside of USA. (If you received something send EMS, as soon as it reaches US it becomes Express Mail and vice versa) I'm I clear? Last edited by geniepr; Jan 15th, 2008 at 12:43 AM. Reason: Try usps online for a discount.

Jan 15th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#3
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: EMI, EMS, or Global express? Definitely use Express Mail (EMS) to send the item back to Taiwan -- don't use Global Priority, because it doesn't provide tracking.

Jan 15th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#4
geniepr Member	Re: EMI, EMS, or Global express? Yes, Global express Mail (EMS) is the safest way to go. Don't use Priority it may be a little cheaper but it's not secure at all.

Jan 15th, 2008, 07:09 PM	#6
handbag-ho Member Location: Tampa	Re: EMI, EMS, or Global express? Thanks everyone for your responses. This is so confusing so let me try and clarify what was said. USPS Express mail = Overnight in US only Express Mail (EMS) = Global Express Mail = tracking + guaranteed delivery date Global Priority = no tracking + no delivery date provided Am I right?

Jan 15th, 2008, 11:58 PM	#8
maggie7 Member Location: Australia	Re: EMI, EMS, or Global express? Send it EMS, handbag-ho, I live in Australia and always ask a seller to send it this way, have never lost anything yet, it's excellent, you can follow your parcel's progress online, so you know where it is.. Good luck!