Shipping to Finland

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  1. not2quick

    not2quick Grand Pooh-Bah (3,600) Dec 1, 2015 Missouri
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    I've got a friend that I would like to send a small box of beer to Finland. Is it best to use USPS FedEx or UPS for international? Best to have the cheapest but if a different provider handles international shipping better than I would pay the extra money.

    I did try to search the topic and it seems like most of the past threads have been deleted.

    Justin
     
    #1 not2quick, Dec 8, 2017
  2. Vidblain

    Vidblain Pooh-Bah (1,893) Feb 17, 2017 Minnesota
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    Per forums, I believe you're always best served shipping internationally via USPS. Just look up shipping international.
     
    #2 Vidblain, Dec 8, 2017
  3. Bum4ever

    Bum4ever Pooh-Bah (1,838) Jan 18, 2017 California
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    Yea for sure usps. Weight is the biggest issues with international, cans are lighter than bottles.
     
    #3 Bum4ever, Dec 9, 2017
  4. mythaeus

    mythaeus Pooh-Bah (2,074) Jul 22, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    AFAIK, there are no discernible differences between the various carriers. USPS is always significantly cheaper. A couple of things to keep in mind:

    1. Make it's declared as gift, not commercial samples, and mark the value below $25. Otherwise, it may be taxed heavily by customs.

    2. Pay close attention to the weather, especially in Finland this time of the year. I wouldn't ship low ABV stuff like lambic/sours in sub-freezing temp.
     
    #4 mythaeus, Dec 11, 2017
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  5. not2quick

    not2quick Grand Pooh-Bah (3,600) Dec 1, 2015 Missouri
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    Fyi $60 to ship three beers. 2 x 16oz and a 12oz. Doh!!
     
    #5 not2quick, Dec 12, 2017
  6. mythaeus

    mythaeus Pooh-Bah (2,074) Jul 22, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Looks like he didn't use International Priority Flat Rates. A Medium box would've cost $46.
     
    #6 mythaeus, Dec 12, 2017
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  7. not2quick

    not2quick Grand Pooh-Bah (3,600) Dec 1, 2015 Missouri
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    I will remember that. thanks
     
    #7 not2quick, Dec 12, 2017
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