2. amps-preamps
  3. 1106929042

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
velo62
255 posts
 
Ive shipped to Italy many times. For anything over 44 pounds Bax is the way to go. You will need to create an invoice for customs, and fill out their overseas shipping form. They will basically walk it thru customs and deliver the package to their office in Rome. As for getting paid there are many options, best being western union money transfer, worse is you take a 4.9 percent hit with paypal and no piece of mind about security. All overseas transactions are considered unverified with no protection from paypal servives. Best of luck
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Be sure to build or buy 1/2" or 3/4" crate,rein-forced with 1x1 minimum or 2x4 in the corners,good luck,Bob
tellenbach
8 posts
 
Check out https://www.escrow.com/index.asp for payment. In my opinion it's the safest way for seller and payer for overseas transaction. Best of luck. Werner
More to discover