no idea if this is the right place to ask, EMS question

thrance · Post by **thrance** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:16 pm

I rarely send over seas, so I kinda like, have no idea what im doing. I know to mark it as gift, but if im sending something via EMS what s hould I mark the value as? the price i was payed, or lower? i ask, because i once was asked to mark it lower for a diff person/package, but this one is around 600 bucks. i dont want the buyer to pay any fee's obviously, but also should something happen, the whole way less money. so if someone could give me a quick run down of what to do, that would be much appreciated!

Nene · Post by **Nene** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:44 pm

I think it depends on where you're sending it to. Here in the UK the "gift" has to be valued at GBP£36 (about $60) or less in order to not incur charges. For "merchandise", it's a measly GBP£18 (about $30). Other countries have greater limits though, it might be worth Googling the relevant country's customs information to check that the recipient won't incur any charges.

I have however, had parcels with NCV (no covered value) where the value box is and they get through fine without any charges also.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:45 pm

Really now that is an interesting fact I hadn't heard before.

blueheaven · Post by **blueheaven** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:00 pm

It's really up to them. I always mark it at around $45 if they want to avoid fees. I leave it up to them to make the call.

Golden Boy · Post by **Golden Boy** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:25 pm

Thrance,
Unless the buyer asks you not to put the true value, I would just put the true value down. It's nice that you want to save them some money on fees, but that really is their concern, not yours. I've only put zero value when asked to.

Just my 2 centavos!

thrance · Post by **thrance** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:56 pm

its to japan. the money order they sent me via EMS, i couldnt even find any info on the package showing a place to put gift or price, and i didnt pay any fee's assuming he left it blank to do so.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:56 pm

What is your credit card number?

metheus · Post by **metheus** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:02 pm

Cloud, if your gonna phish, ask in a round about fashion.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:03 pm

Do you mind if I tell other people: metheus said I if my gonna phish ask in a round about fashion.

Kujaku · Post by **Kujaku** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:35 am

Why don't you just email & ask them.

Better to be safe than sorry.