Can someone translate this? USD15

leothelyon

Don't tell me postage fees are $15 to $20. This is too much! I've sent the gent an email with no reply. What are my odds with this thing? Oh well.

Leo Hong Kong?

Placid

USD=U.S. Dollars.

NoviceKris

thats a real hit to take on such a small item. He does post the real cost but poorly. you may be able to back out without too much trouble. I know I wouldnt want to pay four times cost just for shipping. If you do get stuck, call UPS or Fedex and see if you can get a better deal. His English doesnt seem very strong, so good luck. Kris

jtryka

I sent a coin to Germany by registered mail a couple months ago, and in a bubble mailer, it cost about $11.50 just for the postage. So coming from Hong Kong, $15 sounds about right. I suppose he might be cheaper if you live in Hong Kong or China.

canadiancoinguy

UPS and/or fedex will easily be asking $25+ They don't do stuff cheap.

If you ever come acroos an item where the postage is high, just wait. Another simular item with lower costs will come around sometime.

cdmead

This is what the guy is saying:

I accept Paypal or Cash. Registered Air mail( S/H/I )+ USD 15.

Unfortunately, it seems to mean he wants you to pay the postage PLUS $15. Of course it's 7 am here too....

I have learned to read shipping costs very carefully, and if it seems excessive, I move on to another auction...

newbiecollector

Some comments and I hope It may be helpful.

I live in Norway. I have had several shipments to me, from bubble envelops to large boxes.

I am right now looking at two bubble envelops received from the USA. One had a single coin in a flip, the other a PCGS slabbed Oregon. Both came air mail. One has postage on it for $3.20 the other $1.60. I received both in less than 7 days from time of the postage cancellation stamp. I also recieved a package from the USA recently that weight over 16 pounds, all coins. It cost $45.00 in post expense..it took 9 days.

I accept that posting is expensive from the US to here, but I have found that the range I just mentioned is normal and to me acceptable.

Some real time experience. Hope it helps with your decision.

prooflike

Just don't pay, it's not the end of the world...