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The best way is to pay an exorbitant amount of money to the USPS for parcel post shipping and email your buyer in about 3-5 months to see if they got their shipment. If not, wait another 1-2 months and email your customer again. My 2 cents, Kevin (_I_)
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It still be considered the usual domestic rates since Hawaii and Alaska are considered the United States even thou those states are not physically bordering other states in the mainland you have the same domestic or U.S. rates. You can calculate postage via the www.usps.com site. Therefore you can use Priority, Parcel, Express, etc and the Delivery Confirmation, Insurance etc with Hawaii and Alaska like with other states. johnml43
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like to shjp 2 vacuum cleaning systems to Hawaii. Does anyone know the best way to do this? TIA
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<snip Therefore you can use Priority, Parcel, Express, etc and the Delivery Confirmation, Insurance etc with Hawaii and Alaska like with other states. johnml43
Not exactly like other states. The difference is that parcel post to most of the country takes a week or less, it can take several times that to Alaska or Hawaii, making priority mail the only real option.
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I would like to shjp 2 vacuum cleaning systems to Hawaii. Does anyone know the best way to do this? TIA
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I would like to shjp 2 vacuum cleaning systems to Hawaii. Does anyone know the best way to do this?
Boxed and ready to ship, what are the weight and dimensions of the box(s)? Lumpy — In Your Ears for 40 Years www.lumpymusic.com
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I would like to shjp 2 vacuum cleaning systems to Hawaii. Does anyone know the best way to do this? TIA
Parcel post is going to be cheapest if you can fit under the size and weight restrictions, but will take quite a while to be delivered. Priority mail will be much faster to Hawaii, but much more expensive for a heavy item. You can’t ship except by air to Hawaii for the other main couriers, i.e. UPS, Airborne & FedEx, so they aren’t really an option. Sending a 20 pound box by UPS next day air to Hawaii would cost over $50 from the Dallas, Texas area, Priority mail a bit over $30. The only killer for the post office is they have tighter restrictions on the package size, when the item is subject to a surcharge as oversized.
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Looking to ship a large item or pallet of items to Hawaii. My ad states that I ship free to anywhere in the continental U.S. so the customer wants me to ship to a "port" on the West coast, then she’ll have it shipped in from there. Only problem is neither of us know of the name of any companies that do this on the West coast. I know of a shipping company called Laparkan that operates on the East coast but nothing on the West. Anyone have any leads for me? If I knew what these docking/shipping companies were technically called, it would big a big help. — Give blood – play hockey
You could try www.matson.com to get the goods to Honolulu and www.htbyb.com for interisland transfers — This seems to have reduced some guy’s spam.
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Looking to ship a large item or pallet of items to Hawaii. My ad states that I ship free to anywhere in the continental U.S. so the customer wants me to ship to a "port" on the West coast, then she’ll have it shipped in from there. Only problem is neither of us know of the name of any companies that do this on the West coast. I know of a shipping company called Laparkan that operates on the East coast but nothing on the West. Anyone have any leads for me? If I knew what these docking/shipping companies were technically called, it would big a big help.
I just received some merchandise from China which was handled by Silverwings Unique In LA. This was the first time for me to import anything like that since it involved clearing it through customs and there were about half a dozen carriers involved to get it from there to here. I was very pleased with how they helped me. Ron http://www.s-wings.com
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Looking to ship a large item or pallet of items to Hawaii. My ad states that I ship free to anywhere in the continental U.S. so the customer wants me to ship to a "port" on the West coast, then she’ll have it shipped in from there. Only problem is neither of us know of the name of any companies that do this on the West coast. I know of a shipping company called Laparkan that operates on the East coast but nothing on the West. Anyone have any leads for me? If I knew what these docking/shipping companies were technically called, it would big a big help. — Give blood – play hockey
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The USPS service to/from and in Hawaii is superb. I paid for an auction last Friday morning and the item mailed that day from Tennessee was in my hands on Monday morning. Not bad for under 4 bucks! Plus, a watch sent to me from Hong Kong on Friday was also delivered on Monday. Now THAT’s impressive! Here in Hawaii, all mail within the state is typically delivered overnight. One of the reasons it’s so fast is that everything comes here by air except parcel post, and we have a LOT of flights coming in from everywhere daily. They’d bring it over in trucks but our piece of the Interstate Highway System is still waiting for the bridge to LA to open. ;o)
: I have several customers in Hawaii its no bid deal at all……last time I : checked Hawaii was one of the states..and Hawaii has USPS hehe! Actually I : was amazed though….one customer received his item in 3 days via priority : mail. I thought it would take several days to get to Hawaii..but nope. : : : — : The Suit King : Dan Parker : : Visit our ebay store at : http://www.ebaystores.com/thesuitking
: I’ve shipped quite a few items to Hawaii. I’m still waiting for the buyer : that demands personal delivery so I can justify a return trip (but I : digress). : : UPS and FedEx only ship air freight to Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. : Apparently, there are somewhat large bodies of water that impede ground : services. : : For the items I’ve shipped, Priority Mail has definitely been the way to : go. : : Bill Shaw : toppsoft : : Hello, : : As a small business owner, occasional ebay seller and buyer, I just : wanted to make some comments to people with regards to shipping to : Hawaii. : : Hawaii is a huge market for ebay. Its always been a huge market for mail : order companies because we get screwed on price on many items here. The : market is limited, we can’t drive to another city or state to buy : something, so prices tend to be high. : : One thing people in Hawaii hate is when mail order companies charge too : much for freight to Hawaii. This happens sometimes simply out of not : understanding true shipping costs I think. It is more expensive to ship : to Hawaii but it isn’t that expensive, so please, check the rates. : : What I would like to suggest to everyone, and this is to benefit your : business too, take a close look at what it really costs to ship to : Hawaii : (Alaska too) and go easy on us ok? You can increase sales to Hawaii if : people find out you do not penalize them with freight charges. Word of : mouth works overtime here especially when someone finds a good deal, : word : gets around. If you have an ebusiness consider making sure your freight : charges are as close to the true cost of shipping without much extra. : This will win you big points with Hawaii customers and you are likely to : be rewarded by lots of business from people here. Because the cost of : living is so high, and the cost of goods so high, when good values are : found, word really does spread. : : And remember this, shipping via Priority Air Mail is the way to ship to : Hawaii. UPS (United Parcel Service) is much more expensive to Hawaii. : Air : Mail is just as fast and costs less. Plus, over half the population : lives : in condominiums which makes it a real hassle to get a package sent UPS. : UPS can’t leave the package in a lock box like the postman can, and you : end up having to chase the package down at the local UPS office which : usually has to happen on an extended lunch hour from work, which is no : fun at all. : : Thanks for listening, happy selling and bidding. : : Aloha : : — : : –G– : : : : :
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I have several customers in Hawaii its no bid deal at all……last time I checked Hawaii was one of the states..and Hawaii has USPS hehe! Actually I was amazed though….one customer received his item in 3 days via priority mail. I thought it would take several days to get to Hawaii..but nope. — The Suit King Dan Parker Visit our ebay store at http://www.ebaystores.com/thesuitking
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve shipped quite a few items to Hawaii. I’m still waiting for the buyer that demands personal delivery so I can justify a return trip (but I digress). UPS and FedEx only ship air freight to Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Apparently, there are somewhat large bodies of water that impede ground services. For the items I’ve shipped, Priority Mail has definitely been the way to go. Bill Shaw toppsoft Hello, As a small business owner, occasional ebay seller and buyer, I just wanted to make some comments to people with regards to shipping to Hawaii. Hawaii is a huge market for ebay. Its always been a huge market for mail order companies because we get screwed on price on many items here. The market is limited, we can’t drive to another city or state to buy something, so prices tend to be high. One thing people in Hawaii hate is when mail order companies charge too much for freight to Hawaii. This happens sometimes simply out of not understanding true shipping costs I think. It is more expensive to ship to Hawaii but it isn’t that expensive, so please, check the rates. What I would like to suggest to everyone, and this is to benefit your business too, take a close look at what it really costs to ship to Hawaii (Alaska too) and go easy on us ok? You can increase sales to Hawaii if people find out you do not penalize them with freight charges. Word of mouth works overtime here especially when someone finds a good deal, word gets around. If you have an ebusiness consider making sure your freight charges are as close to the true cost of shipping without much extra. This will win you big points with Hawaii customers and you are likely to be rewarded by lots of business from people here. Because the cost of living is so high, and the cost of goods so high, when good values are found, word really does spread. And remember this, shipping via Priority Air Mail is the way to ship to Hawaii. UPS (United Parcel Service) is much more expensive to Hawaii. Air Mail is just as fast and costs less. Plus, over half the population lives in condominiums which makes it a real hassle to get a package sent UPS. UPS can’t leave the package in a lock box like the postman can, and you end up having to chase the package down at the local UPS office which usually has to happen on an extended lunch hour from work, which is no fun at all. Thanks for listening, happy selling and bidding. Aloha — –G–
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I’ve shipped quite a few items to Hawaii. I’m still waiting for the buyer that demands personal delivery so I can justify a return trip (but I digress). UPS and FedEx only ship air freight to Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Apparently, there are somewhat large bodies of water that impede ground services. For the items I’ve shipped, Priority Mail has definitely been the way to go. Bill Shaw toppsoft
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello, As a small business owner, occasional ebay seller and buyer, I just wanted to make some comments to people with regards to shipping to Hawaii. Hawaii is a huge market for ebay. Its always been a huge market for mail order companies because we get screwed on price on many items here. The market is limited, we can’t drive to another city or state to buy something, so prices tend to be high. One thing people in Hawaii hate is when mail order companies charge too much for freight to Hawaii. This happens sometimes simply out of not understanding true shipping costs I think. It is more expensive to ship to Hawaii but it isn’t that expensive, so please, check the rates. What I would like to suggest to everyone, and this is to benefit your business too, take a close look at what it really costs to ship to Hawaii (Alaska too) and go easy on us ok? You can increase sales to Hawaii if people find out you do not penalize them with freight charges. Word of mouth works overtime here especially when someone finds a good deal, word gets around. If you have an ebusiness consider making sure your freight charges are as close to the true cost of shipping without much extra. This will win you big points with Hawaii customers and you are likely to be rewarded by lots of business from people here. Because the cost of living is so high, and the cost of goods so high, when good values are found, word really does spread. And remember this, shipping via Priority Air Mail is the way to ship to Hawaii. UPS (United Parcel Service) is much more expensive to Hawaii. Air Mail is just as fast and costs less. Plus, over half the population lives in condominiums which makes it a real hassle to get a package sent UPS. UPS can’t leave the package in a lock box like the postman can, and you end up having to chase the package down at the local UPS office which usually has to happen on an extended lunch hour from work, which is no fun at all. Thanks for listening, happy selling and bidding. Aloha — –G–
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Hello, As a small business owner, occasional ebay seller and buyer, I just wanted to make some comments to people with regards to shipping to Hawaii. Hawaii is a huge market for ebay. Its always been a huge market for mail order companies because we get screwed on price on many items here. The market is limited, we can’t drive to another city or state to buy something, so prices tend to be high. One thing people in Hawaii hate is when mail order companies charge too much for freight to Hawaii. This happens sometimes simply out of not understanding true shipping costs I think. It is more expensive to ship to Hawaii but it isn’t that expensive, so please, check the rates. What I would like to suggest to everyone, and this is to benefit your business too, take a close look at what it really costs to ship to Hawaii (Alaska too) and go easy on us ok? You can increase sales to Hawaii if people find out you do not penalize them with freight charges. Word of mouth works overtime here especially when someone finds a good deal, word gets around. If you have an ebusiness consider making sure your freight charges are as close to the true cost of shipping without much extra. This will win you big points with Hawaii customers and you are likely to be rewarded by lots of business from people here. Because the cost of living is so high, and the cost of goods so high, when good values are found, word really does spread. And remember this, shipping via Priority Air Mail is the way to ship to Hawaii. UPS (United Parcel Service) is much more expensive to Hawaii. Air Mail is just as fast and costs less. Plus, over half the population lives in condominiums which makes it a real hassle to get a package sent UPS. UPS can’t leave the package in a lock box like the postman can, and you end up having to chase the package down at the local UPS office which usually has to happen on an extended lunch hour from work, which is no fun at all. Thanks for listening, happy selling and bidding. Aloha — –G–
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -ubject: Re: Shipping to Hawaii Yes, only two practical USPS options for something like this are: – Parcel Post – Priority (which is same price to Hawaii as to anywhere else if 5lbs or under, but imagine yours weighs more?) Both methods can be insured and include Delivery Confirmation. I’ve shipped a flock of parcels by media and/or bound printed matter. No problems I don’t believe cookware qualifies for those services! — Mac (doogle)
True Mac I was just pointing out that all the methods we used for mailing in the 48 are practical to Hawaii and Alaska – no difference John
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I live in Hawaii so let me give you the lowdown on shipping from an "expert." USPS Priority Mail typically arrives from any point on the mainland in 2-5 days. The cost, up to 5 lbs., is exactly the same as if you mailed it next door. Over 5 lbs., zone pricing kicks in. Hawaii is Zone 8 from all mainland locations. If you live in NY and ship to CA, that is also a Zone 8 rate. So, unless you live in the middle of the country, there’s really no cost difference even at higher weights. At 5 lbs. 1 ounce, mailing next door would be $7.70 while Boston to Houston would be $9.55 and Boston to CA or HI would be $10.40. So, as you can see, mailing halfway across the US is only 85 cents less than mailing to HI. When one quotes a Priority Mail price for up to 5 lbs., there is no additional cost to ANY US Zip code (even Guam!). Over 5 lbs, unless you live smack dab in the middle of the country, your cost will be the same as to many other mainland states. A reasonable alternative is FedEx Ground which IS available to Hawaii. They ship via ground to the west coast and then put it on a plane to Hawaii. Interestingly, we have UPS Ground available when shipping From HI. They put it on their otherwise empty plane to CA and send via ground from there. As long as you ship via Priority Mail and use the rates as shown on the www.usps.com website, your customer will have no problem. With Priority Mail still not moving on passenger planes it’s a little slower now but still reliable. Assuming that you DO live in the middle of the US and that the cookware weighs 12 lbs, the difference between shipping 12 lbs. to Los Angeles and to Honolulu would be $5.35 ($13.75 vs. $19.10). If you live towards one coast or the other there will be no difference.
: I had someone BIN an auction last night which basically stated a flat rate : for Continental U.S. buyers. Hawaii, Alaska, etc may be more. : : I’m getting a little nervous because the bidder didn’t contact me before the : end of auction to ask what the shipping would be and if I give them the : actual shipping which has to go thru the P.O., I’m not so sure they will : like the cost and try to back out. : : I’ve never shipped to Hawaii before so I don’t know any other way to ship : except Standard Mail USPS. If it could ship UPS Ground, it would be alot : cheaper but from what I saw on UPS there are only 2 ways to go to Hawaii. : : Oh, the item being shipped is a 7 piece cookware set! : :
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I had someone BIN an auction last night which basically stated a flat rate for Continental U.S. buyers. Hawaii, Alaska, etc may be more. I’m getting a little nervous because the bidder didn’t contact me before the end of auction to ask what the shipping would be and if I give them the actual shipping which has to go thru the P.O., I’m not so sure they will like the cost and try to back out. I’ve never shipped to Hawaii before so I don’t know any other way to ship except Standard Mail USPS. If it could ship UPS Ground, it would be alot cheaper but from what I saw on UPS there are only 2 ways to go to Hawaii. Oh, the item being shipped is a 7 piece cookware set! I lived in Hawaii for three years and know that residents there are well aware that advertised shipping costs are applicable to the mainland and if will cost extra to ship to Hawaii. They are also quite knowledgeable of what those shipping costs are so as long as you quote a fair shipping price there should be no problem.
Go with USPS Priority Mail. UPS tends to charge a lot more, no matter how much the package weighs. I’m from HI and every year I compare rates when I send packages home under the delusion UPS will be cheaper. It’s that "can’t ship by ground" business. And as James said, locals are used to higher shipping and slow mail. :) Astranya
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – With USPS, the rate would be the same as if to a continental US destination. Hi Cheryl… Be careful on that one… your statement is only true if the package weighs less than 5 pounds. 5.0 pounds or less, not less than 5 pounds. 5 pounds USPS Priority Mail costs the same ($7.70) to any US Zip Code. Kris LOL… I’m glad you’re there to catch these things, Kris! That last ounce could get ya every time! 
Boonie Girl
It’s just the most confusing thing in the world, boonie, and there’s really no way to explain it well. The only reason I tried to clarify wasn’t to make you look silly (which you did not), but just in case someone reads all of this and gets confused. Kris
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – With USPS, the rate would be the same as if to a continental US destination. Hi Cheryl… Be careful on that one… your statement is only true if the package weighs less than 5 pounds. 5.0 pounds or less, not less than 5 pounds. 5 pounds USPS Priority Mail costs the same ($7.70) to any US Zip Code. Kris
LOL… I’m glad you’re there to catch these things, Kris! That last ounce could get ya every time! Boonie Girl
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With USPS, the rate would be the same as if to a continental US destination. Hi Cheryl… Be careful on that one… your statement is only true if the package weighs less than 5 pounds.
5.0 pounds or less, not less than 5 pounds. 5 pounds USPS Priority Mail costs the same ($7.70) to any US Zip Code. Kris I’m sure the cookware that was referenced here is – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -heavier than that. I got stuck on a package going to Hawaii… and it was about 8 – 10 pounds, IIRC. It was waaaaaay more expensive to go to Hawaii than if it would have stayed on the mainland. Boonie Girl
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With USPS, the rate would be the same as if to a continental US
destination. Hi Cheryl… Be careful on that one… your statement is only true if the package weighs less than 5 pounds. I’m sure the cookware that was referenced here is heavier than that. I got stuck on a package going to Hawaii… and it was about 8 – 10 pounds, IIRC. It was waaaaaay more expensive to go to Hawaii than if it would have stayed on the mainland. Boonie Girl
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I had someone BIN an auction last night which basically stated a flat rate for Continental U.S. buyers. Hawaii, Alaska, etc may be more. I’m getting a little nervous because the bidder didn’t contact me before the end of auction to ask what the shipping would be and if I give them the actual shipping which has to go thru the P.O., I’m not so sure they will like the cost and try to back out. I’ve never shipped to Hawaii before so I don’t know any other way to ship except Standard Mail USPS. If it could ship UPS Ground, it would be alot cheaper but from what I saw on UPS there are only 2 ways to go to Hawaii. Oh, the item being shipped is a 7 piece cookware set!
I lived in Hawaii for three years and know that residents there are well aware that advertised shipping costs are applicable to the mainland and if will cost extra to ship to Hawaii. They are also quite knowledgeable of what those shipping costs are so as long as you quote a fair shipping price there should be no problem. — James Keith jkeithjratbellsouthdotnet
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With USPS, the rate would be the same as if to a continental US destination.
I’m sorry, but that’s only true up to 5.0 pounds for Priority Mail (and for lesser weighs of Parcel Post). Zones (distances) come into play at a certain weight value – and the parcel in question weighs 7 pounds. With UPS, you can’t ship "ground" across water, it has to go Air, which can be considerably more expensive. Get quotes from both, and give your buyer the options. You’ve already stated Hawaii and Alaska could cost more for shipping, so you’re already covered.
Agreed. Kris – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I had someone BIN an auction last night which basically stated a flat rate for Continental U.S. buyers. Hawaii, Alaska, etc may be more. I’m getting a little nervous because the bidder didn’t contact me before the end of auction to ask what the shipping would be and if I give them the actual shipping which has to go thru the P.O., I’m not so sure they will like the cost and try to back out. I’ve never shipped to Hawaii before so I don’t know any other way to ship except Standard Mail USPS. If it could ship UPS Ground, it would be alot cheaper but from what I saw on UPS there are only 2 ways to go to Hawaii. Oh, the item being shipped is a 7 piece cookware set!
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With USPS, the rate would be the same as if to a continental US destination. With UPS, you can’t ship "ground" across water, it has to go Air, which can be considerably more expensive. Get quotes from both, and give your buyer the options. You’ve already stated Hawaii and Alaska could cost more for shipping, so you’re already covered.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I had someone BIN an auction last night which basically stated a flat rate for Continental U.S. buyers. Hawaii, Alaska, etc may be more. I’m getting a little nervous because the bidder didn’t contact me before the end of auction to ask what the shipping would be and if I give them the actual shipping which has to go thru the P.O., I’m not so sure they will like the cost and try to back out. I’ve never shipped to Hawaii before so I don’t know any other way to ship except Standard Mail USPS. If it could ship UPS Ground, it would be alot cheaper but from what I saw on UPS there are only 2 ways to go to Hawaii. Oh, the item being shipped is a 7 piece cookware set!
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Yes, only two practical USPS options for something like this are: – Parcel Post – Priority (which is same price to Hawaii as to anywhere else if 5lbs or under, but imagine yours weighs more?) Both methods can be insured and include Delivery Confirmation. I’ve shipped a flock of parcels by media and/or bound printed matter. No problems
I don’t believe cookware qualifies for those services! — Mac (doogle)
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I had someone BIN an auction last night which basically stated a flat rate for Continental U.S. buyers. Hawaii, Alaska, etc may be more. I’m getting a little nervous because the bidder didn’t contact me before the end of auction to ask what the shipping would be and if I give them the actual shipping which has to go thru the P.O., I’m not so sure they will like the cost and try to back out. I’ve never shipped to Hawaii before so I don’t know any other way to ship except Standard Mail USPS. If it could ship UPS Ground, it would be alot cheaper but from what I saw on UPS there are only 2 ways to go to Hawaii. Oh, the item being shipped is a 7 piece cookware set!
Tammy, I don’t understand why you are so worried about this. Your auction stated that shipping costs would vary to AK and HI — and that’s what the buyer bought into. The buyer lives in Hawaii, they know it costs a bit more to ship to them, so nothing’s going to be a big surprise. Send them the EOA and quote your shipping costs, just like any other auction. From Utah, USPS shipping is under $12; from Ohio, it will be a bit more, but not that much. Kris
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No increase – just takes longer.
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Yes, only two practical USPS options for something like this are: – Parcel Post – Priority (which is same price to Hawaii as to anywhere else if 5lbs or under, but imagine yours weighs more?) Both methods can be insured and include Delivery Confirmation.
I’ve shipped a flock of parcels by media and/or bound printed matter. No problems
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says… I had someone BIN an auction last night which basically stated a flat rate for Continental U.S. buyers. Hawaii, Alaska, etc may be more. I’m getting a little nervous because the bidder didn’t contact me before the end of auction to ask what the shipping would be and if I give them the actual shipping which has to go thru the P.O., I’m not so sure they will like the cost and try to back out. I’ve never shipped to Hawaii before so I don’t know any other way to ship except Standard Mail USPS. If it could ship UPS Ground, it would be alot cheaper but from what I saw on UPS there are only 2 ways to go to Hawaii. Oh, the item being shipped is a 7 piece cookware set!
Yes, only two practical USPS options for something like this are: – Parcel Post – Priority (which is same price to Hawaii as to anywhere else if 5lbs or under, but imagine yours weighs more?) Both methods can be insured and include Delivery Confirmation. — Mac (doogle)
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I had someone BIN an auction last night which basically stated a flat rate for Continental U.S. buyers. Hawaii, Alaska, etc may be more. I’m getting a little nervous because the bidder didn’t contact me before the end of auction to ask what the shipping would be and if I give them the actual shipping which has to go thru the P.O., I’m not so sure they will like the cost and try to back out. I’ve never shipped to Hawaii before so I don’t know any other way to ship except Standard Mail USPS. If it could ship UPS Ground, it would be alot cheaper but from what I saw on UPS there are only 2 ways to go to Hawaii. Oh, the item being shipped is a 7 piece cookware set!
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