looking to deck the halls with homemade liquor (infused vodkas, lemoncello, something like that) - but now how to get it through the mail. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I get one of those durable bags that clothes and such are sometimes shipped in? [more inside]
posted by R a c h e l on Nov 18, 2009 - 9 answers

How much does it cost to ship a Guitar Hero controller? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Nov 5, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I to Amazon to ship to my door? Amazon always used to ship UPS which delivered right to my door. I'm in a rural area, 7 miles from the post office. Lately, they ship via USPS which does not deliver to my door but to a roadside box half a mile from my door. [more inside]
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Nov 3, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there anything tricky I should know about shipping a car across the country? [more inside]
posted by Bokononist on Nov 2, 2009 - 10 answers

Can anyone please recommend a reputable mail-forwarding service for someone living in Australia who wants to buy from US-only stores? [more inside]
posted by katala on Oct 31, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there another site that sells wine that is shipped by wineries aside from wine.woot.com? [more inside]
posted by aburd on Oct 27, 2009 - 2 answers

vacation ideas... wanna take the girlfriend on a two week motorcycle tour through the south in early january. had planned on going from texas to florida. we live in seattle. what is the cheapest way? [more inside]
posted by nihlton on Oct 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I need to ship a book scanner today in NYC/Manhattan. It is fragile. It's an 11x11x22" box, which needs to be put inside a box. I don't have this box. Any carrier is fine. The fact that it is Sunday makes things unusually hard. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by fake on Oct 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Going through old stuff, I found a box for an old Ibook that had a weird handwritten shipping label from "I.S. 339 School Of Communication Technology." Google says it's a performing arts school in the Bronx. What gives? [more inside]
posted by puckish on Oct 10, 2009 - 3 answers

What difficulties/expenses should I expect in shipping a caravan from the US to Melbourne Australia? [more inside]
posted by newpotato on Oct 9, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I mail chanterelles? Will freshly picked chanterelles hold up unrefrigerated in a cardboard box for 3-5 days? If not, will sauteed and vacuum-sealed ones make it? I would like to send some fresh as a gift, but not if they show up rotten and slimy.
posted by scose on Oct 7, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm participating in a baked goods/confectionary exchange. What are some things I can make that can be easily packed and that won't spoil/stale during shipping?
posted by Mayhembob on Oct 2, 2009 - 7 answers

What kind of US companies ship LTL? [more inside]
posted by ieatwords on Sep 18, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm looking for international shipping strategies and recommendations, UK to Canada. [more inside]
posted by jonathanbell on Sep 16, 2009 - 1 answer

I am looking for a Greasemonkey script or Firefox add-on that will show me the shipping cost for Amazon third-party items in search results. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Sep 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Online Invitation ordering that can be sent directly to invitees? [more inside]
posted by eggerspretty on Sep 12, 2009 - 2 answers

Is it worth it to ship 2-3 year-old computer components from Japan? [more inside]
posted by greasepig on Aug 18, 2009 - 12 answers

(Freighter experts) Does the world-wide shipping industry have hidden (or open) subsidies? [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter on Aug 17, 2009 - 9 answers

What should I import to New Zealand for resale? I'm looking for ideas of products that I could buy in bulk, ship to NZ, and resell for a modest profit. [more inside]
posted by redzarf on Aug 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Has anyone used the Virgin Atlantic Excess Baggage service to send unaccompanied baggage overseas? Seems like a good deal compared with standard freight forwarding but wondering if I'm missing something. [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Aug 7, 2009 - 1 answer

Need to ship clothing from Canada (rural Manitoba) to the UK (Kent) cheaply. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by CdnMathTeacher on Jul 13, 2009 - 2 answers

Moving from Melbourne, Australia to Nevada, USA. Need to ship a rifle and some knives to collect when I get there. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by Eastgate on Jul 13, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I get a package forwarded to me from the US? [more inside]
posted by Nish ton on Jul 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Can anybody recommend an LCL shipping company to Kuala Lumpur? [more inside]
posted by computech_apolloniajames on Jun 20, 2009 - 3 answers

What's the best option for shipping several boxes of household items from Canada to Germany? [more inside]
posted by freudenschade on Jun 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Whats an inexpensive way to send 2 paintings from Boston to San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by askmeacct on Jun 5, 2009 - 7 answers

I need to buy packaging/shipping foam from a brick-and-mortar store in Northern VA. Is there such a place? [more inside]
posted by hellogoodbye on Jun 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Is it feasible to ship bourbon from Kentucky to Belgium? [more inside]
posted by deadweightloss on Jun 1, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I get a guitar and macbook laptop from Israel to Los Angeles when I am going on a three week detour through Europe. [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on May 31, 2009 - 4 answers

I’m moving to Sweden from the US at the end of the summer. I’m hoping to spend the month of August kickin’ it around Europe, but I don’t want to bring all of my luggage with me during my trip. Here’s what I’m thinking. [more inside]
posted by hipersons on May 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Third party shipping insurance - any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by ethel on May 15, 2009 - 0 answers

How can I ship a bunch of bottles of wine I buy at various vineyards from California back to Boston? [more inside]
posted by supramarginal on May 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Math problem with shipping rates. Can a maths whiz point me in the right direction? [more inside]
posted by dydecker on Apr 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Does maritime law require that ships under way do so under running lights only? Why? [more inside]
posted by mccxxiii on Apr 12, 2009 - 5 answers

The Flip Mino HD with my own image will not ship outside the US. How can I have it reshipped to Belgium ? [more inside]
posted by Baud on Apr 8, 2009 - 5 answers

is there a website that i can order--and have shipped--Dr. Bronner's soap (lavender, liquid castile) online. Catch: It needs to be shipped to Paris, France. (Cost, within reasonable limits, is not a factor.) [more inside]
posted by slograffiti on Mar 24, 2009 - 9 answers

This is a two-parter, the first part being about shipping furniture from Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Portland, Oregon, and the second part being about consignment or mid-century modern antique shops in the Jonesboro/Little Rock/Memphis area... [more inside]
posted by amanda on Mar 20, 2009 - 4 answers

How do you ship an electronic item (iPhone) with a non-removable battery out of India? It's labelled as a "dangerous item." [more inside]
posted by smersh on Mar 16, 2009 - 6 answers

JobSearchFilter: How do I explain years of non-documented interest and knowledge in an interview, and where can I look to search for shipping industry employment? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on Mar 11, 2009 - 10 answers

What are the current best practices to make sure that you don't get ripped off on eBay as a seller, especially if you are getting paid by PayPal and/or selling to an international buyer? [more inside]
posted by iknowizbirfmark on Mar 9, 2009 - 16 answers

Sold internationally on eBay (I'll never do it again) but couldn't ship via the method the buyer wanted. Do I refund the difference, or chalk it up to lessons learned? [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead on Mar 6, 2009 - 15 answers

A likely move to Grand Cayman, but how to get my pugs there? [more inside]
posted by bolognius maximus on Feb 24, 2009 - 9 answers

How much would it cost to transport a medium sized dog to Canada from the Philippines? [more inside]
posted by Iax on Feb 20, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for good, sturdy, eco-friendly shipping options for soft goods - mostly clothing. Something that won't fall apart or soak through before the customer receives their item, but also something that won't sit in a landfill for 400+ years. [more inside]
posted by Muffy on Feb 18, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I send flowers from the US to someone in France? Or, what should I send instead? [more inside]
posted by fvox13 on Jan 30, 2009 - 14 answers

Shipping 500-1000 pounds of electronics (some sensitive, fragile) cross country. Anyone have advice or resources? This is in the US. [more inside]
posted by mhuckaba on Jan 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Can I ship some camping gear ahead of my travels and pick it up from the post office or UPS Store when I arrive? [more inside]
posted by indyz on Jan 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I find a box to ship a big keyboard? [more inside]
posted by zvs on Jan 8, 2009 - 9 answers

I have a small online company in the US. Am I responsible for the custom fees other countries charge my buyers? [more inside]
posted by ChloeMills on Jan 6, 2009 - 15 answers