Earl, the seller does not understand the 2kilogram trap in UK postal rates
(beyond which the rates increase sharply). I reckon the cameras themselves
weigh 2.3kg, so let's say the overall weight will be less than 3kg.
To send 3kg by International Standard Parcel to US & Canada costs GBP37.25
(GBP53.15 by Datapost, a priority signed-for service).
To send two consignments of 1.5kg each by Airmail as Small Packets costs
GBP28.04 (GBP34.64 by Airsure, a priority signed-for service).
My guess is that the seller has priced the package as Datapost - you could
cut the cost almost in half, but the Olympus 35 cameras are a bit heavier
than OM bodies, unfortunately. Though this is all acadmeic now, as the
auction has closed! If you need local assistance on other UK shipping
problems, feel free to contact me off-list.
--
Piers
-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Earl Dunbar
Sent: 06 February 2005 17:33
To: Olympus List
Subject: [OM] EvilBay 3870996148
I might be interested in this auction as I need some bits/parts for a couple
of the Oly rangefinders I have. However, the seller doesn't seem to want to
ship off the isle, as he quotes 61GBP for shipping to the US. Does anyone
in the UK have an idea of what an actual shipping cost might be, and be
willing to be a transfer agent? I'm not sure I would pull the trigger, but
am thinking about it. Reply off list are probably best.
Earl
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