US sellers thinking about shipping to Canada and abroad once again

[kenshintr]

I only ship in the US as well after being burn with international buyer on my old original account. I do have many customers who are oversea, they just use an address forward company, most of them are mainly base in Florida.

[vogeltron]

Knock on wood but the few transactions that I have to Canada have been smooth. Still interested to see how this USPS First Class Mail ECON Delivery works in the long run.

I will say my items are smaller and cater to people in Canada. Personally don't know if I would offer items over $50 direct. Basically to anyone outside the US. Just can't afford to take the losses anymore.

[rsot]

Nice to hear vogeltron - anything that isn't insured is dangerous internationally in terms of buyers claim non-receipt so yes...only ship what you can afford to lose - glad to hear about your Canadian experiences going smoothly

[alim]

Originally Posted by rsot

Canada Post keeps rising the costs...very ugly towards the sellers`business model :(

you should try one of those stores that offer multiple options.they sometimes offer ups at prices cheaper than canada post.lol

[vogeltron]

So far all my first class packages to Canada the USPS International Delivery Confirmation has showed items being scanned as delivered. Not very detailed but better than nothing before.

Of course it will not keep people from trying to say it did not arrive. But I do think it discourages a certain type of that individual.

[rsot]

Even though it depends on the buyer, Canada in general isn't so bad on these professional buyers...in general compared to other countries

[vogeltron]

Originally Posted by rsot

Even though it depends on the buyer, Canada in general isn't so bad on these professional buyers...in general compared to other countries

You are very right. Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands was always decent in my experience. The 4 Scandinavian countries I don't think I ever had a problem with. Switzerland and Luxemburg I never remember having and issues. China, Taiwan and Korea I never had any issues I can think of.

For me and this based on my experience with first class and priority international from the states. Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, I would not ship to again. I had some problems with France as well but not as common. Also the eastern European countries I would avoid. Not saying by any means these are bad people but for USPS International shipments First Class and Priority I have ran into multiple problems. Fedex, UPS, DHL, TNT might be completely different. I however, don't sell items that require those shipping services.

[rsot]

TNT is not a bad system to try out if available

[GreenBean]

TNT is more expensive and poor on service, though.

[vogeltron]

To update I have shipped about 40 packages to Canada. All under one pound pound USPS First Class international. I have printed labels saying they are Gifts and since they are low end clothing put values under $20.

Have not had a problem thus far. These items are specific to Canada for the most so I haven't had a choice.

If it keeps going like this I may begin to once again offer a few other items. The ECON USPS Delivery Confirmation isn't very detailed but thus far it has showed delivery on the items.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by GreenBean

TNT is more expensive and poor on service, though.

True on expense but seen good service from my experience