- Location
- So. IL
Anyone ever ship a ski over seas? I need a quote and can't find thegoldenboy...LOL
I've sold many skis overseas.
Whatever you do, do NOT take even a PENNY of the payment via paypal. Not even a minimal deposit.
Depending on the country, I almost always use an exporter, known basically as a "travel agent for freight". Might cost you a couple dollars more, but the security of it, IMO, is well WELL worth it.
Also, take lot's of pictures of the transaction as it leaves your hands. The three most important things are, in this order, 1) Document everything, 2) Document everything, 3) Document absolutely everything.
IMO, good advice. We call them customs agents.
I take it you're considering air freight?
Is it possible to sea ship?
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PM me if you need some help.How do you find an "exporter" ? My phone search was not successful.
Yup.Where are you shipping to?
Big differences between sea and air. I was quoted about a grand from Sergio for a top deck by air to New Zealand.
Get the buyer to organise insurance on his side. Depending upon where he comes from he may require an importers number and will probably need to contact a customs agent to handle any import documentation/ rules and regulations/GST, VAT etc. Save any headaches especially if he's never imported before.
PM me if you need some help.