Cross Boarder shipping ?

[Culvert]

Hey guys,
Im selling a Boss seat for my RX-1 and there is a guy down in NY state that wants it. Just boxed it up and went to the post office. $480 to ship from Alberta, Canada to NY, USA.
The whole thing is under 10lbs box and all. I made the box snug to the seat so it does have some size to it but come on!!
How can I get this thing shipped in a cost effective way??

Thanks guys.

 

[Summiteer]

Hey guys,
Im selling a Boss seat for my RX-1 and there is a guy down in NY state that wants it. Just boxed it up and went to the post office. $480 to ship from Alberta, Canada to NY, USA.
The whole thing is under 10lbs box and all. I made the box snug to the seat so it does have some size to it but come on!!
How can I get this thing shipped in a cost effective way??

Thanks guys.

The following is a rate calculator for DHL courier.

 

[Culvert]

even with DLH its still $300+ to ship.
they go off the size of the box not the weight.

How the H+-* do the guys that make the seats get them shipped. Cant tell me they pay $3-400 per seat to ship them. What about the ones that go back for repair? Got to be away to ship this thing??

 

[plumbum]

you could try greyhound if they go there. as well if you know somebody with a commercial shipping account it gets much cheaper. and what type of shipping are you selecting. insurance, signature etc... i have shipped large heavy boxes to the states many times and it was reasonable. only about $100. this was expedited parcel though. slow but cheaper.

 

[Culvert]

I just asked for regular ground. cheap and easy so I thought. Also asked Greyound they dont do to the states.
the box is 131cm long, 38cm wide, 46cm heigh. weight 18lbs.
if anyone knows of a way to ship let me know.

thanks

 

[plumbum]

i see the problem. it is over 1 metre long. it then gets to oversize rates. if there is any way to get that measurement under 1 metre you should dave quite a bit.