Man! Sending gifts are a drag. What a pain. Cost $30.00 dollars to send a not so big box. Sent one package not to long ago and it was broken into. Only some things were taken. Christmas is coming up soon. Of course there I was told that it is Jan 7th. Haven't verified the date yet maybe some of you guys know.
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I also wanted to dip into this subject. I really want to send a parcel with presents for Carina and her little girl. UPS wanted and arm, Fedex wanted the other one and DHL started talking about using my testicles as a deposit. I hesitated and went to the USPS. Much more reasonable but my God what is the point if everything is going to be swiped! Maybe there is some kind of private courier service as there is to Mexico. Nothing gets in or out of Mexico except flies. I know I tried it. They even swipe letters.
Yes, their Christmas is Jan 7th, but I understand most people exchange gifts on New Years. Has something to do with religion being supressed for so many years I believe. USPS seems to have the best rates, but the one time I thought about sending a package I think I was told 4 to 6 weeks for it to arrive! I believe it because when I send cards they take from 2 weeks to 2 months to arrive.
I always send express mail of USPS. it never get lost. it was delayed one time in 6 years.
if you are not in USA , use similar service. do not price it more than 100$. or the receiver will have to pay for the taxes. but somebody told me that Russia increased it to $300 per month to one person. usps express mail usually takes 5-7 days.