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cristos7
Joined 2015
Posts: 472

$hipping Reality??

8 years ago

So, to the best of my limited knowledge (and math skills) , the numero uno most dominant shipping option (perhaps there are better options???) is: http://www.shipping-worldwide.com/

And the breakdown which their instant calculator provides (which will be confirmed by endless follow-ups to whatever email you provide for all eternity AND DO NOT give them your PHONE#) is essentially this: if you 'consolidate' your household goods with others (as opposed to renting an entire container), the cost of shipping the *equivalent* of (40) 22 x 16 x 12 storage bins (total 2.8 Cubic Meters): by sea out of Miami to Guaya = $25 per bin; by sea out of SF to Guaya = $30 per bin; by AIR out of Miami to Quito = $50 per bin. This is all for under $5k declared value and NO additional insurance, and there are no doubt additional charges along the way which add *at least* 10% (prolly 20% w/"Insurance"), which means that the contents have to be worth twice the shipping costs just to break even on, let's say a Printer, which might cost twice as much in Ecuador. (Note: shipping less is NOT cheaper per piece.)

Does that sound about right to those of you with shipping experience (and math skills)? Is there a cheaper option besides making numerous RTs with LARGE empty luggage filled to the brim for each return? (And even that can only make $ense on JB out of FFL....)

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And here's a great question: the (6) month duty free import thing - does that apply to items brought in by checked luggage? Or only for 'formally' shipped household goods??? C7

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