Quick question re shipping UK to Finland

Whippet · Jun 18th, 2008, 02:55 PM

I'm selling a Mulberry at the moment on eBay and I've had a buyer from Finland ask if I would ship there. I was under the impression that you should use a courier rather than Royal Mail to send overseas so I checked and quoted the buyer £35 for UPS. She replied saying that was too much and that she had bought from the UK before and the seller had sent by Royal Mail for £12.

My question is ... would I have any protection if I used International Signed For mail ???

I've never posted outside the UK before and it's making me a bit nervous.

Thanks for any advice.

Kittie LaRoche · Jun 18th, 2008, 03:04 PM

Why don't you try getting a quote for RM Airsure?

I'm in Germany but buy quite frequently from the UK: RM International Signed-For is only trackable until it leaves your country, while Airsure is trackable until the item is delivered. I don't know whether that means Delivery Confirmation or Signatura Confirmation for Finland though but I guess the post office should be able to tell you that.

I never ever had any problems with International Signed-For or Airsure items, but as a seller I'd use what offers the most protection

b3stbuy · Jun 18th, 2008, 03:11 PM

^^yup agree with kittie

ladyisobel · Jun 18th, 2008, 03:19 PM

i can usually track on the receiving countrys postal site with international signed for, i've always used it and added on the enhanced compensation

Kittie LaRoche · Jun 18th, 2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladyisobel

i can usually track on the receiving countrys postal site with international signed for, i've always used it and added on the enhanced compensation

seriously?!

... have you ever shipped to Germany? I've tried doing that here via the German Post/DHL site but didn't have any luck

Ihave2manybags · Jun 18th, 2008, 03:31 PM

I have used Royal Mail International with Insurance quite a bit & never had a problem but depending on the weight of your Mulberry its still quite expensive. Cost £24.00 to send a large bag to France insured for £250.00.

b3stbuy · Jun 18th, 2008, 03:36 PM

cost me 35gbp when i won a chloe from the UK shipped to asia...fully insured to 250 and was sent via international signed for mail (was just in a huge envelope)

lizziecat · Jun 18th, 2008, 03:58 PM

Unfortunately, to ship from out of the UK with full insurance (which I'd always advise) is quite expensive. I've discovered recently that you can only use Royal Mail International signed for, if your item's value is less than £500. Also this service is a bit slow (a recent bag sent to the US took around 14 days), but it does give peace of mind with insurance, even though you can't track it once it's left the UK. A recent small parcel sent this way to the US cost me £16.

The costs rise scarily, if your bag has a value of over £500, since they then have to be sent either Global Express or Parcelforce International and prices start around £50, before you add on the value of the bag. The service does offer full tracking and arrival in 2 - 3 days, but I was recently quoted £79 to send a medium parcel to the US with a bag value of £550. Buyers are going to baulk at those costs so I guess you can either agree to meet half-way or increase your item price.

Hope this helps.

Whippet · Jun 18th, 2008, 05:01 PM

Thanks for all these replies, your collective advice is much appreciated. I think I will give the Signed For service a go. The bag won't come anywhere near £500 so it is within the limits for insurance (which is what really bothers me).

mooks · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Try https://www.interparcel.com/index.php and see how much they offer a courier service for, I use them all the time

LT bag lady · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:49 PM

Hi, I just shipped a bag to Finland via USPS Express and I only paid $37.00. Does RM have an option with tracking? If it's under 250.00 you can send it RM with signature confimation. If you are a Power Seller you are protected when you ship to an unconfirmed address.
I haven't heard of too many scams coming out of Finland. Check the buyer's feedback and you should be able to see if she has purchased from the UK and all has gone well.
Cheers,

Whippet · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:50 PM

That's a really useful site to know about ... thanks mooks

ladyisobel · Jun 19th, 2008, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kittie LaRoche

seriously?!

... have you ever shipped to Germany? I've tried doing that here via the German Post/DHL site but didn't have any luck

i did on the canadian site a few years ago, also usps and denmark, sometimes it'll track , sometimes not.

Jun 18th, 2008, 02:55 PM	#1
Whippet I want to believe Location: London	Quick question re shipping UK to Finland I'm selling a Mulberry at the moment on eBay and I've had a buyer from Finland ask if I would ship there. I was under the impression that you should use a courier rather than Royal Mail to send overseas so I checked and quoted the buyer £35 for UPS. She replied saying that was too much and that she had bought from the UK before and the seller had sent by Royal Mail for £12. My question is ... would I have any protection if I used International Signed For mail ??? I've never posted outside the UK before and it's making me a bit nervous. Thanks for any advice.

Jun 18th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#2
Kittie LaRoche Rock'n'Roll Dreams Location: Paradise by the dashboard light ...	Why don't you try getting a quote for RM Airsure? I'm in Germany but buy quite frequently from the UK: RM International Signed-For is only trackable until it leaves your country, while Airsure is trackable until the item is delivered. I don't know whether that means Delivery Confirmation or Signatura Confirmation for Finland though but I guess the post office should be able to tell you that. I never ever had any problems with International Signed-For or Airsure items, but as a seller I'd use what offers the most protection __________________ On a hot summer night - would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?

Jun 18th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#3
b3stbuy Member Location: land of the 3 stars and the sun	^^yup agree with kittie __________________ ~to my dogs, i am perfection personified...and i only hope that i am the person they think me to be ~

Jun 18th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#4
ladyisobel Member Location: devon uk	i can usually track on the receiving countrys postal site with international signed for, i've always used it and added on the enhanced compensation __________________

Jun 18th, 2008, 03:36 PM	#7
b3stbuy Member Location: land of the 3 stars and the sun	cost me 35gbp when i won a chloe from the UK shipped to asia...fully insured to 250 and was sent via international signed for mail (was just in a huge envelope) __________________ ~to my dogs, i am perfection personified...and i only hope that i am the person they think me to be ~

Jun 18th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#6
Ihave2manybags Member Location: Yorkshire - England	I have used Royal Mail International with Insurance quite a bit & never had a problem but depending on the weight of your Mulberry its still quite expensive. Cost £24.00 to send a large bag to France insured for £250.00.

Jun 18th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#8
lizziecat Member Location: UK	Unfortunately, to ship from out of the UK with full insurance (which I'd always advise) is quite expensive. I've discovered recently that you can only use Royal Mail International signed for, if your item's value is less than £500. Also this service is a bit slow (a recent bag sent to the US took around 14 days), but it does give peace of mind with insurance, even though you can't track it once it's left the UK. A recent small parcel sent this way to the US cost me £16. The costs rise scarily, if your bag has a value of over £500, since they then have to be sent either Global Express or Parcelforce International and prices start around £50, before you add on the value of the bag. The service does offer full tracking and arrival in 2 - 3 days, but I was recently quoted £79 to send a medium parcel to the US with a bag value of £550. Buyers are going to baulk at those costs so I guess you can either agree to meet half-way or increase your item price. Hope this helps.

Jun 18th, 2008, 05:01 PM	#9
Whippet I want to believe Location: London	Thanks for all these replies, your collective advice is much appreciated. I think I will give the Signed For service a go. The bag won't come anywhere near £500 so it is within the limits for insurance (which is what really bothers me).

Jun 18th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#10
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Try https://www.interparcel.com/index.php and see how much they offer a courier service for, I use them all the time __________________

Jun 18th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#11
LT bag lady Another addict Location: USA and Ireland	Hi, I just shipped a bag to Finland via USPS Express and I only paid $37.00. Does RM have an option with tracking? If it's under 250.00 you can send it RM with signature confimation. If you are a Power Seller you are protected when you ship to an unconfirmed address. I haven't heard of too many scams coming out of Finland. Check the buyer's feedback and you should be able to see if she has purchased from the UK and all has gone well. Cheers, __________________ LT Bag Lady

Jun 18th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#12
Whippet I want to believe Location: London	That's a really useful site to know about ... thanks mooks