Wanting to ship a bunch of models to New Zealand.

Each model is about 3lb-1.5kl. To ship 6 model in 1 box to New Zealand Priority mail should be about $90 to $95. It is possible that they do not have box for 6 models and using 2 boxes, that increases the cost.

 

I've shipped models world-wide, including NZ. I think Cavallino is spot on to package 6 in a box and ship should run just under $100. At $120 it's a bit high - but certainly not outrageous, IMO. Do you now if the shipping is flat-rate, or actual cost? Also where are they coming from - the States?

 

Most of HW models come 4 in a box.

 

If you find a seller ask them to use USPS not UPS.
The shipping prices between the 2 are pretty big.

 

According to USPS.COM for around 18lbs it is about $95.00, which you have stated. However, what USPS.COM does NOT tell you is they do not include the volumetric weight which USPS also charges for and is not accounted for on the online calculator. The size of the box when over a certain size (which is definately the case with 6 diecast models) will increase the cost from $95 to probably around $120.00.

Expect it to go up even more as gas prices continue to increase. I am sure we will be getting an additional surcharge very soon.

UPS prices will be FAR more expensive than USPS.

If you want models sent to NZ, you will need to pony up the cash.

 

Would you consider surface mail? I ship model cars and real car parts to a friend near Auckland. Pretty much everything goes by ship because postage is less. It takes longer, but you will pay less.

 

Jog my memory... what all did I ship you. It seemed like I ended up covering $20 or so of the shipping costs...

 

There is no more surface mail thru usps.

 

USPS will ship to NZ and I have never had trouble with them, they are also cheaper then UPS.
I just shipped 3 cars there last month.

 

There is another huge advantage in using USPS over a courier company - you're less likely to picked up for GST...
DHL, UPS, etc, all usually have a resident customs officer checking every single parcel and ensuring that duty and GST (for goods over NZ$400), is collected before releasing them to you. And, while 'models' are theoretically exempt from duty, it can be a right royal pain having to argue that with the customs agent every single time you recieve some models. Whereas NZ Post very seldom picks up on this, thankfully.


And yes, US$120 shipping sounds about right for half a dozen 1/18 diecasts.