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James G. · 08-26-2017, 12:02 PM

I need advise on how, by what shipper, packaging, etc to send a Model A Windshield frame to Estonia from Maryland.
I touched base with DHL via phone and got an estimate of well over $400. Anybody have experience in similar area? All inputs welcomed.
Thanks, Jim G.

juke joint johnny · 08-26-2017, 12:08 PM

UPS not cheap, or surface mail by Post Office if not too big

flatford39 · 08-26-2017, 12:16 PM

USPS is probably the cheapest but it can take 6 to 8 weeks for them to receive it. My postmaster at my PO is a Model A guy and he cuts me a break on the oversize stuff at times.

ronn · 08-26-2017, 12:25 PM

going to be expensive no matter what-last I heard, USPS only flies mail overseas-no
more boat shipping.
since you are by Baltimore- how about the trunk of a car going overseas?

that is what a Russian fellow did, when he bought 4 16" rims from me. the shipping to Russia was too expensive.

mantta · 08-26-2017, 12:39 PM

That frame should break down to four pieces. That would be cheaper!

glenn in camino · 08-26-2017, 07:58 PM

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redmodelt · 08-26-2017, 08:38 PM

don't? Why not? I ship over seas all the time.
Are you shipping with glass or without? I would ship USPS. If you/they have a Pay-pal account I would invoice them, yes you will have to pay that small fee but you know you have the money and you can print the shipping label and USPS will provide tracking most if not all the way to it's new home.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-26-2017, 08:47 PM

I think Glenn means don't knock it down into 4 pieces, and I agree. The top piece can be unscrewed, but the rest is one piece.

James G. · 08-26-2017, 09:15 PM

Looks like USPS is my next stop. No glass, and, the frame is in only 3 pieces (not counting the hinge which is attached slips on easily). I'd prefer to keep it assembled for safety and avoid any kind of damage. If I'm not careful it looks like this gift could get very expensive.
I'm still open for ideas????
Jim G.

Bruce of MN · 08-27-2017, 05:00 AM

Maybe call the Estonia embassy in DC and see if they have any suggestions. Their people might send stuff home at their own unreimbursed cost.

ronn · 08-27-2017, 07:49 AM

USPS will provide tracking most if not all the way to it's new home.

wont be insured once it leaves US soil.................

08-26-2017, 12:02 PM	#1
James G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 183	shipping A part to Europe I need advise on how, by what shipper, packaging, etc to send a Model A Windshield frame to Estonia from Maryland. I touched base with DHL via phone and got an estimate of well over $400. Anybody have experience in similar area? All inputs welcomed. Thanks, Jim G.

08-26-2017, 12:08 PM	#2
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: shipping A part to Europe UPS not cheap, or surface mail by Post Office if not too big

08-26-2017, 12:16 PM	#3
flatford39 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 499	Re: shipping A part to Europe USPS is probably the cheapest but it can take 6 to 8 weeks for them to receive it. My postmaster at my PO is a Model A guy and he cuts me a break on the oversize stuff at times.

08-26-2017, 12:25 PM	#4
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,650	Re: shipping A part to Europe going to be expensive no matter what-last I heard, USPS only flies mail overseas-no more boat shipping. since you are by Baltimore- how about the trunk of a car going overseas? that is what a Russian fellow did, when he bought 4 16" rims from me. the shipping to Russia was too expensive.

08-26-2017, 12:39 PM	#5
mantta Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Keweenaw Bay, MI (Michigan's Upper Peninsula) Posts: 218	Re: shipping A part to Europe That frame should break down to four pieces. That would be cheaper!

08-26-2017, 07:58 PM	#6
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: shipping A part to Europe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't

08-26-2017, 08:38 PM	#7
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,410	Re: shipping A part to Europe don't? Why not? I ship over seas all the time. Are you shipping with glass or without? I would ship USPS. If you/they have a Pay-pal account I would invoice them, yes you will have to pay that small fee but you know you have the money and you can print the shipping label and USPS will provide tracking most if not all the way to it's new home. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

08-26-2017, 08:47 PM	#8
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: shipping A part to Europe I think Glenn means don't knock it down into 4 pieces, and I agree. The top piece can be unscrewed, but the rest is one piece.

08-26-2017, 09:15 PM	#9
James G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 183	Re: shipping A part to Europe Looks like USPS is my next stop. No glass, and, the frame is in only 3 pieces (not counting the hinge which is attached slips on easily). I'd prefer to keep it assembled for safety and avoid any kind of damage. If I'm not careful it looks like this gift could get very expensive. I'm still open for ideas???? Jim G.

08-27-2017, 05:00 AM	#10
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,808	Re: shipping A part to Europe Maybe call the Estonia embassy in DC and see if they have any suggestions. Their people might send stuff home at their own unreimbursed cost.

08-27-2017, 07:49 AM	#11
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,650	Re: shipping A part to Europe USPS will provide tracking most if not all the way to it's new home. wont be insured once it leaves US soil.................