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Shipping international
I've got two questions.
I have a custom order that needs to be shipped to Germany. I've never mailed anything outside the US. What's the best way to mail a necklace? Any idea of an approximate cost? Also, I'm not sure how to pack this necklace. The necklace is similar to #197 http://www.jewelrybychaddock.com/197.jpg. It's a little bit shorter and has a different pendant. There is also a bracelet with it. These will be a Christmas gift and will be shipped directly to the gift- recipient. I'd like to figure a way to pack it so the lady will open the box and it won't be crumpled in the bottom of the box. This particular necklace is difficult to get to lay straight, as the jump rings cause it to fold like a chain. Any ideas? -m. www.jewelrybychaddock.com |
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M,
where did you get those long torpedo looking silver beads like the ones in #197??? I got some of them ages ago, and I cant remember where. I'd like to get some more to finish a project but I cant find them anywhere. Sterling "chaddock" wrote in message ... I've got two questions. I have a custom order that needs to be shipped to Germany. I've never mailed anything outside the US. What's the best way to mail a necklace? Any idea of an approximate cost? Also, I'm not sure how to pack this necklace. The necklace is similar to #197 http://www.jewelrybychaddock.com/197.jpg. It's a little bit shorter and has a different pendant. There is also a bracelet with it. These will be a Christmas gift and will be shipped directly to the gift- recipient. I'd like to figure a way to pack it so the lady will open the box and it won't be crumpled in the bottom of the box. This particular necklace is difficult to get to lay straight, as the jump rings cause it to fold like a chain. Any ideas? -m. www.jewelrybychaddock.com |
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I'd lay it on Bubble Wrap and fold the wrap over and staple it in place, but
not through the necklace itself. For added stability, you could staple through the Bubble wrap to a piece of cardboard. Won't look fancy, but it would be secure. Of course you could then gift wrap it and put it in a Global Priority Envelope from USPS. Assuming it weighs around 2 lbs, you could ship it Priority Mail® International Flat-Rate Envelope 6 - 10 Days $11.95. That will ship up to 4 lbs, so you could get a little fancier with the packaging if you'd like. Go to http://postcalc.usps.gov/ to calculate a different weight. HTH -- Karleen Cole Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG) Vibrant Jewels web sto http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions: http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770 CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group: Ebay Auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZvibrantjewels "chaddock" wrote in message ... I've got two questions. I have a custom order that needs to be shipped to Germany. I've never mailed anything outside the US. What's the best way to mail a necklace? Any idea of an approximate cost? Also, I'm not sure how to pack this necklace. The necklace is similar to #197 http://www.jewelrybychaddock.com/197.jpg. It's a little bit shorter and has a different pendant. There is also a bracelet with it. These will be a Christmas gift and will be shipped directly to the gift- recipient. I'd like to figure a way to pack it so the lady will open the box and it won't be crumpled in the bottom of the box. This particular necklace is difficult to get to lay straight, as the jump rings cause it to fold like a chain. Any ideas? -m. www.jewelrybychaddock.com |
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PS don't forgot to attach the customs form!
-- Karleen Cole Member International Jewelry Designers Guild (IJDG) Vibrant Jewels web sto http://www.vibrantjewels.com/jewelry/welcome.htm Vibrant Jewels JustBeads Auctions: http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=21770 CLICK HERE to join myYahoo Group: Ebay Auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZvibrantjewels "chaddock" wrote in message ... I've got two questions. I have a custom order that needs to be shipped to Germany. I've never mailed anything outside the US. What's the best way to mail a necklace? Any idea of an approximate cost? Also, I'm not sure how to pack this necklace. The necklace is similar to #197 http://www.jewelrybychaddock.com/197.jpg. It's a little bit shorter and has a different pendant. There is also a bracelet with it. These will be a Christmas gift and will be shipped directly to the gift- recipient. I'd like to figure a way to pack it so the lady will open the box and it won't be crumpled in the bottom of the box. This particular necklace is difficult to get to lay straight, as the jump rings cause it to fold like a chain. Any ideas? -m. www.jewelrybychaddock.com |
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You would use Priority International if you want tracking and insurance. Of course, the buyer will pay a higher shipping rate. Check the US Postal website for rates - http://www.usps.com. On the top of the page, you'll see the button for Calculate Postage - then change the country to Germany and enter the weight of the item - your shipping options and rates will come up. I ALWAYS use the green/white customs form for my International mailings even though it's not necessary for items under a certain weight/value. Quote:
Folder - this one is 'leatherette', but they also carry velvet - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=75 Velour Necklace box - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=FQ10N Leatherette Necklace box with packer - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=LN12 The other option would be to make your own necklace 'card' - similar to the earring cards, but larger. Hope that helps! |
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On Oct 26, 8:33 am, Virago_Creations Virago_Creations.
wrote: chaddock;795071 Wrote: I've got two questions. I have a custom order that needs to be shipped to Germany. I've never mailed anything outside the US. What's the best way to mail a necklace? Any idea of an approximate cost? About 1/3 of my sales are to International buyers. I use First Class International as the method - it's the least expensive. The downfall is this method offers no insurance or tracking. You would use Priority International if you want tracking and insurance. Of course, the buyer will pay a higher shipping rate. Check the US Postal website for rates -http://www.usps.com. On the top of the page, you'll see the button for Calculate Postage - then change the country to Germany and enter the weight of the item - your shipping options and rates will come up. If you want tracking and insurance you may end up getting a lower price with express mail. DD was in Austria last school year and booked some flights with paper tickets that arrived here. I ended up sending those express mail because it came out about the same. Aloha, Maren HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry http://www.hilobeads.com/ Blog at: http://hilobeads.blogspot.com/ Artists' Fair at Hilo Art and Glass on Sat., Nov. 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Art and Fine Crafts Fair at East Hawaii Cultural Center, Sat. Nov. 29, 8-4 Artists' Fair at Hilo Art and Glass on Sat., Dec. 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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I actually have a few Folders and Necklace Boxes!
Has anyone ever figured the ROI on shipping insurance? I mean, how many times have you ever had to file a claim? Since I haven't done much shipping (I've actually only shipped one item), I have no idea what the odds are of losing a package. -m. www.jewelrybychaddock.com Virago_Creations wrote: chaddock; Wrote: I've got two questions. I have a custom order that needs to be shipped to Germany. I've never mailed anything outside the US. What's the best way to mail a necklace? Any idea of an approximate cost? About 1/3 of my sales are to International buyers. I use First Class International as the method - it's the least expensive. The downfall is this method offers no insurance or tracking. You would use Priority International if you want tracking and insurance. Of course, the buyer will pay a higher shipping rate. Check the US Postal website for rates - http://www.usps.com. On the top of the page, you'll see the button for Calculate Postage - then change the country to Germany and enter the weight of the item - your shipping options and rates will come up. I ALWAYS use the green/white customs form for my International mailings even though it's not necessary for items under a certain weight/value. Also, I'm not sure how to pack this necklace. I always pack my jewelry in the appropriate sized jewelry box. In order for the necklace to remain 'presentable' and not bunch up in the box, you'd need a necklace box - here are a few examples from Niles - there are other companies that carry similar items and there are other styles - Folder - this one is 'leatherette', but they also carry velvet - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=75 Velour Necklace box - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=FQ10N Leatherette Necklace box with packer - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=LN12 The other option would be to make your own necklace 'card' - similar to the earring cards, but larger. Hope that helps! |
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Sterling,
In addition to the uber secretive source I emailed you, I just purchased a very large supply. Since I've had a couple of people ask about them, I'm considering selling some of my surplus. If you are interested in buying some from me, let me know. I'll set up a web page for purchasing them. -m. Sterling wrote: M, where did you get those long torpedo looking silver beads like the ones in #197??? I got some of them ages ago, and I cant remember where. I'd like to get some more to finish a project but I cant find them anywhere. Sterling "chaddock" wrote in message ... I've got two questions. I have a custom order that needs to be shipped to Germany. I've never mailed anything outside the US. What's the best way to mail a necklace? Any idea of an approximate cost? Also, I'm not sure how to pack this necklace. The necklace is similar to #197 http://www.jewelrybychaddock.com/197.jpg. It's a little bit shorter and has a different pendant. There is also a bracelet with it. These will be a Christmas gift and will be shipped directly to the gift- recipient. I'd like to figure a way to pack it so the lady will open the box and it won't be crumpled in the bottom of the box. This particular necklace is difficult to get to lay straight, as the jump rings cause it to fold like a chain. Any ideas? -m. www.jewelrybychaddock.com -- www.jewelrybychaddock.com |
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I never have insurance on anything I buy from the US. Check it out
because whoever/whatever provides it doesn't include Canada for coverage. In 18 months I have only had one very small parcel go missing. It turned up 3 months later in good shape and I can only assume it fell into a crack in the post office. Otherwise, by only utilizing the most inexpensive US mail service, I have to wait anywhere from 7 to 14 days for delivery.......which frankly, beats paying a huge sum for UPS/FedEx. One of them automatically adds at least $5.00 for shipping and handling when I get it, so the cost is ridiculous!! Frankly I think that some companies just absorb the loss, often under the guise of me paying for insurance. If they only lose one item every 6 months or so, that seems sensible to me. HTH....Heather "Chaddock" wrote in message ... I actually have a few Folders and Necklace Boxes! Has anyone ever figured the ROI on shipping insurance? I mean, how many times have you ever had to file a claim? Since I haven't done much shipping (I've actually only shipped one item), I have no idea what the odds are of losing a package. -m. www.jewelrybychaddock.com Virago_Creations wrote: chaddock; Wrote: I've got two questions. I have a custom order that needs to be shipped to Germany. I've never mailed anything outside the US. What's the best way to mail a necklace? Any idea of an approximate cost? About 1/3 of my sales are to International buyers. I use First Class International as the method - it's the least expensive. The downfall is this method offers no insurance or tracking. You would use Priority International if you want tracking and insurance. Of course, the buyer will pay a higher shipping rate. Check the US Postal website for rates - http://www.usps.com. On the top of the page, you'll see the button for Calculate Postage - then change the country to Germany and enter the weight of the item - your shipping options and rates will come up. I ALWAYS use the green/white customs form for my International mailings even though it's not necessary for items under a certain weight/value. Also, I'm not sure how to pack this necklace. I always pack my jewelry in the appropriate sized jewelry box. In order for the necklace to remain 'presentable' and not bunch up in the box, you'd need a necklace box - here are a few examples from Niles - there are other companies that carry similar items and there are other styles - Folder - this one is 'leatherette', but they also carry velvet - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=75 Velour Necklace box - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=FQ10N Leatherette Necklace box with packer - http://www.nilecorp.com/products.asp?sku=LN12 The other option would be to make your own necklace 'card' - similar to the earring cards, but larger. Hope that helps! |
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