Overseas Shipping Of Amplifier; Anything Special?


Hi,
I have someone interested in purchasing my amplifier; this person is from Italy. The amp weighs about 80 pounds.

I have never shipped overseas from the US and I was wondering how payment should be made? And also issues relating to insurance, duties and shipping methods?

Does anyone have experience or advice on best methods to complete a successful transaction like this?

Thanks.
george3
It never seems to go that way? Even shipping to Canada post October 04 is pain in the wazzo.

The invoice must be attached to the package and you MUST have 5 copies. Insurance on international shipping is a joke.

I simply refuse to do it anymore via the old method, they pay then I ship. If I have to ship overseas I do it like this.

You pay me, then YOU arrange for FedEx or UPS pick up at my home and YOU provide the invoices. Then when sh_ _ hits the fan it's your problem, I have had enough. It's now the only way I'll ship over the border.

Last time was to Canada, I shipped on Dec. 31, 2004 and it arrived on January 22, 2005. Thank goodness I had a very very paitent buyer.

The good news; it arrived in one piece and fully functional.

loon
Loon

I have had many things shipped from the US to Europe. Only had one problem, and that really was not the sellers fault - and I am guessing you ran into the same problem. Namely the x-mas period... Never ever ship overseas during the hollidays. Takes forever..
Wooden crate! Build a wooden crate to fit tight around the factory carton. Save yourself and the buyer the grief and headaches of shipping damage. Been there.......