They are much less expensive than other package delivery systems and generally as reliable. This is not true for all countries where the local mail system is not very reliable. In those countries we will use UPS or DHL depending on price.
Our goal is to ship to as inexpensively as possible. We will repack merchandise to ship in a smaller box if that will allow us to provide less expensive shipping.

The Post Office dramatically changed its international package delivery program in mid May.. The largest change was the elimination of surface or ground shipments.

The two examples below elucidate some of the issues encountered in International Shipments. The least expensive mode of shipment (First Class International) is only for parcels 4 pounds and below, and for small packages no longer than 24" and something called maximum combined length of 36".

In addition, there are maximum size and weight differences for different countries. For example the same order to Australia might have to ship in two boxes, but only one box to England… with dramatic impacts on shipping cost.

*Comes in two sizes
11" X 8.5" X 5.5"

11 7/8" X 3 3/8" X 13.5/8"
We have not been able to use these sizes during the first two weeks of the new rates.

** 4 lbs. Is the maximum for First Class Mail. There is also a size limit of
Maximum length: 24 inches. Maximum length, height, depth (thickness) combined 36 inches.

There is no surface shipping anymore. There is no time estimate on any first class shipping.

*Comes in two sizes
11" X 8.5" X 5.5"

11 7/8" X 3 3/8" X 13.5/8"
We have not been able to use these sizes during the first two weeks of the new rates.

You can calculate an estimated cost at the site below if you know the weight of your purchase.

http://ircalc.usps.gov/

The most efficient way to get a cost estimate is to place an order on line and request we send a shipping estimate before we ship. This takes one day usually, a max of three over a weekend or holiday.

This International Shipping can be a big pain! That’s why so few merchants do it. We do it because we like to make sales and we’re good at it. But it certainly has it’s challenges!
Try to order in plenty of time and try to keep a sense of humor about it all, we promise to do our best to make the experience pleasant!