VermontHunter Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 OK, lets see if I can get some help here... I wanted to ship TSBH (Mike) some VT Maple Syrup so I did some checking and as far as I was told it was OK to ship this item to Japan (Okinawa). Here's the kicker, and I'm hoping I made a mistake,, the package I need to send weighs in at around 5.5 lbs.(12"X4"X8") and according to the US Online postage calculator this package would cost me between $38.00 and $42.00 to ship ... :eek::( Would anyone out there know of a cheaper way of shipping this out without is costing as much if not more than the package content itself ?? .. :confused: The nitt witts we have working the post office here are about as useful as a NAT on a dogs behind .. :rolleyes: I know if there's anyway of getting some useful info it would be from this community of intelligent information finders.. ANYONE ??? SORRY this is being such a delay Mike,, our men/women serving shouldn't have to wait so long for some comforts of home ... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Luke, I appreciate it man, really, I do but believe me, we have all the comforts of home right here;) Now granted they don't sell that kind of syrup here but we do have a commisary that sells just about everything we need, even my scapple:D;) Do not feel obligated to send anything over here. It is expensive. I don't know any other way to ship things. See I used to think that FPO's were treated like US addresses. But I think I was wrong. I will say this, those scrolls I sent out were only like $2.38 I believe. On the other hand, when my dad sent my bow (Over a month and it is still not here yet), he paid $115.00 to send my bow and it's accessories:eek: You can't hunt here but they have an archery range up on the AF Base. Anyway, please to not feel obligated to send anything here, none of you. I live on a little 65 mile long tropical island, play lots of golf, wear lots of shorts...what more comforts could I need:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone_postal Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Luke, I'm one of those #$%& you are referring to at the USPS...LOL First off, find out if Mike has an APO/FPO address, then you will be charged domestic postage only (much cheaper!) You can check UPS, FEDEX, AIRBORNE, etc., but they will probably ALL be higher than the price you found on our site. Ship it in a Priority International "Flat Rate" box to get your best deal.........insurance will be a couple $$ more... If you print your postage online, you save some $$ too!! He can expect to get your liquid gold in 6-10 days!! Pack it nice and tight!! Hope this helps...good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Being it is so expensive to ship it there, you could send me a bottle and it wouldn't be that much! LOL!! J/K! VH, NAT is spelled GNAT!! Just for your information!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 OH,, this little package is going to arrive to you Mike, mark my words..;) Just may have to be ear marked as a Christmas gift .. ;) But make NO mistake this Syrup will be on your breakfeast table before the year is out ... That you can take to the bank... BTW,, this right here is what will be arriving to you in the very near future my friend .. 4.910 lbs. of PURE Vermont Maple Syrup... :cool: GOD BLESS ,, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Being it is so expensive to ship it there, you could send me a bottle and it wouldn't be that much! LOL!! J/K! VH, NAT is spelled GNAT!! Just for your information!! LOL.. Thanks for the spelling correction Orlan .. And if you PM your address I'd be more than happy to send ya some Syrup... I'm serious my friend .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Mr What can brown do for you, I am at an FPO address...I thought I said that in my post:DLOL...Luke can't spell and you can't read:DLOL, J/k....just kidding. Just a little morning humor... Luke, When I send things to the US, I send them first class and all I have to do is fill out the little green customs declaration card. I would not think sending a little bottle of the liquid gold can be that expensive, those prices sounded high Luke. Also, there is no UPS trucks here Luke:D...at least not physically:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 LOL.. I didn't even bother to check with the guy's in brown Mike .. :D The prices were quoted from the USPS (United States Postal Service) online site .. And yeah I thought the price was high myself,, but that's what what the online shipping calculater says... YIKES .. Yep, I'm aware of the FPO-AP address and the Customs Declaration Tag ... ;) Before I ship this puppy out I will double check the FPO mailing address with ya through PM just to make sure it's correct,, like I said tho,,, MARK MY WORDS this will arrive to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Don't forget Luke, my address is on the last page of my website too. Man, I seen a little kid out trick-or-treating this week and he had on a little UPS uniform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Don't forget Luke, my address is on the last page of my website too. Man, I seen a little kid out trick-or-treating this week and he had on a little UPS uniform I didn' know that it was posted on the webpage,, Thanks for that info.. A little UPS uniform .. now that's funny .. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerngirl Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I was going to say a flat rate USPS box or check with UPS, looks like that's already been said. That sure is a neat bottle, I've never seen one that looked like that. You would think the post office would make a special cut rate for mailing stuff to troops overseas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 If you want him to be happy, I'll ship him some Wisconsin Maple Syrup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 If you want him to be happy, I'll ship him some Wisconsin Maple Syrup Oh yeah, some competition now:D Hey Luke, nice bottle, does that couch come with the syrup:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Oh yeah, some competition now:D Hey Luke, nice bottle, does that couch come with the syrup:rolleyes: sure the couch comes with the syrup. just add $23,564.00:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 If you want him to be happy, I'll ship him some Wisconsin Maple Syrup Wisconsin, has maple syrup that came from a tree ... :confused: Craig, my friend we want Mike to continue to fight for us,, not switch sides after sending him that colored water you cheese heads call Maple Syrup .. The couch might be just a tad expensive to ship Mike .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Think I would check with UPS Luke. Also, the online calculators @ the usps are often not correct. I sent something here a while back it was telling me was going to be like $9 and I knew that could not have been right. I went in and when I dropped it in at the post office it ended up being more like $3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Check ith UPS if you want. But you'll probably get an eye opener. Our economy (slowest) service to Japan would be a 3 or 4 day service and it'll cost you. Most of our international stuff is 1 or 2 days and it'll REALLY cost you. It's a fantastic thing if you really need it. If you don't mind waiting a couple or 3 weeks for a non-urgent item.........the Post Office is the way to go. Now, on the other hand, if TSBH absolutely needed the syrup for breakfast tomorrow morning.............Buster Brown could hook you right up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Think I would check with UPS Luke. Also, the online calculators @ the usps are often not correct. I sent something here a while back it was telling me was going to be like $9 and I knew that could not have been right. I went in and when I dropped it in at the post office it ended up being more like $3. Looks like William was right again ... those dang online calculators aren't even close to accurate .. :D The wife shipped the package out to Mike this morning VIA US Postal Priority Mail with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation,, for the GRAND TOTAL of $18.15 .. :cool: So Mike be on the lookout for that package it's on it's way my friend ... Hope you and the family enjoy the Maple Syrup .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I will make sure to look for it Luke...thanks. BTW, why did you put insurance on syrup:D Is there something about this syrup I should know about:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I will make sure to look for it Luke...thanks. BTW, why did you put insurance on syrup:D Is there something about this syrup I should know about NO CLUE Mike,, the wife handled this transaction.. from what I see on the paper work the insurance was only $1.65 extra .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 the insurance is there so you don't have to squeeze the package over your pancakes. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 the insurance is there so you don't have to squeeze the package over your pancakes. lol Heavens,,, I hope that doesn't happen ... :eek: I think Mike would start his own little war with the Postal Service .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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