I have an old laptop I'd like to send to my relatives in Poland. How would I go about this? Does this even make economic sense?
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posted by echo target
on May 3, 2013 -
8 answers
I recently ordered something something from the US via eBay to be shipped to Canada, but did not include my phone number with my mailing address. What will happen to the package when it reaches customs if my number is not on it?
posted by Gin and Comics
on Apr 25, 2013 -
5 answers
I need to pack three fairly delicate, 1" thick panels which are 18" by 15". Ideally all three would be in the same container, but I'm having difficulty navigating the world of hard shipping cases...
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posted by aramaic
on Apr 11, 2013 -
5 answers
I have a $2,000 piece of artwork that needs to get to Hong Kong. I am not sure what carrier I should go with and would love insight. I am pretty nervous about this, but also don't want to spend a fortune if I can help it.
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posted by Vaike
on Mar 25, 2013 -
5 answers
I'm trying to plan our move from Oahu back to Los Angeles. We have too much for airline baggage, but too little for a shipping container. We're selling all the furniture and big items, and planning to buy used replacements when we arrive. We're paring down our belongings as much as we can bear, but it's still not going to fit in airline baggage. I'm talking medium-value, medium-sized things like baking pans, shoes, small kitchen appliances, and books. What's the cheapest way to ship all this little stuff?
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posted by lostburner
on Mar 19, 2013 -
10 answers
I have a meeting next week with a Seafood distribution company that wants an application that can match up truck drivers with people needing stuff shipped. Before I go into the meeting I'd like to be able to provide a short list of existing services or applications that can provide some of this functionality. I'm having problems locating anything and I'd like to know what the alternatives are before I pitch them a $10-12K development project.
I'm assuming that they're going to need something that drivers can access from their phones that can provide them with a list of jobs near their location or along their planned route. We've discussed using Access or SQL server integrated with IIS or Sharepoint, but a hosted solution that uses PHP/mySQL is also on the table.
posted by daHIFI
on Mar 6, 2013 -
2 answers
So I broke the screen on my new Nexus 4 and just mailed it off yesterday to be repaired, and I realized too late that the daily alarm clock may go off while it's in transit. What will be done with the package if that happens?
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posted by pete_22
on Feb 14, 2013 -
11 answers
I am in San Francisco for a few days visiting a friend. My friend has a board that needs to be shipped to Texas. I have called the local surf shop (Wise Surf), but they don't have any board boxes at the moment, and won't have any until well after I leave.
Is there a service (UPS, FedEx, etc) that will take a board, package and ship it for us? I can't find any such on the Googles.
Cost is not a huge issue, we just want to get this done.
posted by drfu
on Feb 9, 2013 -
13 answers
I am looking for background on the means of production for the well known online glasses retailers (Zenni, 39dollarglasses, etc.)
How are orders fulfilled, from placement to delivery in stores such as these? It is an intriguing business, but there is little background information available for the curious.
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posted by Lugos
on Feb 2, 2013 -
14 answers
Do the crews of ships such as container and bulk good carriers leave the ship and get to see the place they are visiting? If not, why not?
General descriptions of the lives of modern seafarers that illuminate this question are more than welcome.
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posted by deadwax
on Jan 20, 2013 -
19 answers
I accidentally left a bag in someone's car, and we are now in different states. I want to make it as easy as possible for him to return it to me, as we are not even really acquaintances.
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posted by acidic
on Jan 9, 2013 -
12 answers
I'm getting a start making jewelry and am looking for suppliers for inexpensive beads and pendants. Most of what I've been using has been cheap stuff from Fire Mountain and I've been really happy with the stuff I've gotten for them in the 75 cents to 2 dollar range but am looking for more variety. I'm more interested in pendants and other focals than beads, but I'm addicted enough to the bead part that I'll look at sites that focus on those too :)
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posted by NoraReed
on Jan 3, 2013 -
8 answers
Can I ship bottles of perfume from Canada to the US? Can I ship them within Canada?
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posted by ohmy
on Dec 30, 2012 -
2 answers
I want to change the world. Or at least make it easier/faster/cheaper to send my niece and nephew, currently living
less than 500 miles from where I live, a flipping Christmas package. Who should I bother to help get this done?
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posted by SMPA
on Dec 19, 2012 -
21 answers
I need to ship almost 100 DVDs, many going overseas. How do I do this the easiest way possible? I know I have to fill out customs forms, determine postage to each country, etc. but is there an easy way to do this online?
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posted by arniec
on Dec 11, 2012 -
3 answers
How can I order from amazon.fr marketplace from a seller who doesnt ship to the USA?
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posted by HMSSM
on Nov 27, 2012 -
7 answers
I am considering purchasing a large and heavy item on Ebay that is listed as "local pick-up only," and then finding and paying a shipping company to pick up the item and ship it to me. Good idea or bad idea? And, if feasible, what would be the best way to manage this?
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posted by koeselitz
on Nov 15, 2012 -
15 answers
Every weekday my commute is either easy -- because there are almost no big trucks on the road -- or terrible -- because the freeway is packed with a solid line of big trucks. Why is it like that? What do I not understand about shipping, trucking and/or logistics that makes this such an either/or proposition?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Nov 2, 2012 -
11 answers
I've apparently been gifted with a couch and a chair from relatives in Victoria and I need to figure out the best way to get them to the Fraser Valley. Are there any movers that will move such a small number of items for a not-crazy price?
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posted by barc0001
on Oct 30, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm trying to find a decent, reputable company that offers a US address and package forwarding / reshipping to Canada. Seems like there are a LOT of options (myUS, shipito, viaddress, BongoUS) but not a lot of information on which ones are good, and lots of sketchy 4 star reviews.
posted by theNonsuch
on Oct 22, 2012 -
1 answer
How can I get something shipped from L.A. to Wisconsin when the seller won't ship it, asks for cash, and I don't have any friends there?
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posted by Tchad
on Oct 2, 2012 -
11 answers
Is there a way to ship perfume and nail polish abroad from the UK? People are telling me there isn't but I don't quite believe them.
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posted by neilb449
on Sep 28, 2012 -
10 answers
I work for a company that ships mounted photographs on a regular basis. Can you recommend any materials for packaging that is almost as durable as plywood, but lighter and cheaper?
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posted by joni.
on Sep 21, 2012 -
8 answers
Going to purchase something online. Shipping is expensive. A larger purchase will get me free shipping, but the cost would be more than the cost of the smaller purchase plus shipping. How do you analyze decisions like this?
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posted by biwa-shu
on Sep 19, 2012 -
23 answers
Shipping stuff tonight on Amtrak for a cross-country move. Give me the nitty-gritty details!
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posted by jabes
on Aug 30, 2012 -
11 answers
What is the cheapest way to send bulky items from the Dominican Republic to the U.S.? Time isn't important.
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posted by dr. boludo
on Aug 13, 2012 -
3 answers
How can I ship two live turtles from NY to TX? I have found some info, but instructions are confusing and I need a walk-through from someone who is familiar with shipping live animals.
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posted by greta simone
on Jul 26, 2012 -
7 answers
How can I go about purchasing computers to donate to a school in a developing country? That is, a _specific_ school -- the woman in my life is in the Peace Corps, and one of her dreams since she's been there has been to find some way to update the ancient computers at the school where she teaches. (This goal is shared by local teachers and administrators at the school.) This sort of targeted giving seems to fall outside the scope of most charities I've looked into, such as
OLPC. Are there organizations suited to this kind of project, or which could offer advice on handling this (from the U.S.) as an individual? Is the latter remotely feasible? If so, what should I keep in mind, as far as insurance, taxes, shipping, customs, etc.?
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posted by mattstan
on Jul 4, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm looking for moving/shipping companies to send a couple of boxes of books & clothes from Australia to the USA (as I'm relocating). While requesting quotes, one company strongly suggested that I hire them to
pack my things for me as apparently US Customs get suspicious if the boxes were packed by the individual mover (me, in this case) rather than by a professional. I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else and the US Customs website hasn't addressed this. What's going on?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 1, 2012 -
12 answers
Moving from Brooklyn, NY to San Diego, CA. Have about 10-15 large/heavy boxes to ship to CA. A few boxes are primarily books and DVDs. The others are clothes and shoes. Nothing super fragile. I don't have a car. What is the best/easiest/most affordable way to do this? Halp!
posted by blackcatcuriouser
on Jun 19, 2012 -
16 answers
Shipping filter- Moving from Helsinki, Finland back to NY and struggling with getting my stuff shipped.
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posted by wile e
on Jun 11, 2012 -
3 answers
What is the smallest, lightest mosquito tent available in Australia (or to be shipped to Australia within three weeks for a non-ridiculous price)?
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posted by lollusc
on May 30, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm looking for the cheapest options for shipping <20kg of personal effects from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Southern California.
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posted by luciphercolors
on May 26, 2012 -
10 answers
My company lost its largest customer due to a freight forwarder screwing up and delivering an order a month late. Can I sue the freight company?
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posted by PSB
on May 17, 2012 -
7 answers
I need to purchase network cables and other computer cables from a vendor to ship to Puerto Rico from U.S., to arrive at most 1 week from now. Please recommend vendors with decent prices on network cables and the like.
posted by indigo4963
on May 14, 2012 -
5 answers
How can I mail/ship a manila envelope directly to the Emirates office in the terminal at Basra International Airport (BSR) in Iraq? I'm looking for address info and shipping methodology.
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posted by eyesontheroad
on May 8, 2012 -
6 answers
What's the cheapest way to send a single normal-sized book weighing about a pound from the US to Japan?
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posted by No-sword
on Apr 24, 2012 -
5 answers
What are the quirks to living in Europe that will surprise me as an American and what do I need to know to be an effective and prepared expat American in Belgium?
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posted by Blasdelb
on Apr 23, 2012 -
50 answers
I've ruined two of my favourite shirts and am desperate for replacements from
Uniqlo. Sadly, they won't ship outside of UK and I can't go right now. Can you recommend (or do you know of) a reliable UK service that I could use to forward my package to Finland? I've previously used
Shipito with US-only vendors and was hoping for something similar.
posted by Orchestra
on Apr 23, 2012 -
7 answers
I am working on a school project where I need to figure out if a specific combination of different shaped items can be successfully packed into a known box size. One Example: I am shipping a small statue, a toaster box, and coffe cup into a 20x20" box. (I can measure the individual items) I will have many different items or combinations of items.
I need to know if there is a calculator or computer program I can use to know if selected items will fit in my shipment box. Anyone know how to be pursue this? THanks!
posted by kmurray24
on Mar 22, 2012 -
6 answers
Can I buy a bike on marktplaats.nl and have it shipped to me in the US? I looked through the policies and stuff, and didn't see anything that would prevent it, but my Google Translate might be fooling me.
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posted by dammitjim
on Mar 19, 2012 -
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