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Sash
Joined: 08 Aug 2006
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 Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject: Ordering from overseas |
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Anyone know of a reputable company/website that will ship some much missed goods/groceries/drug store items? I've heard of http://expatexpress.com has anyone used this service?
 Thanks much!
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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| I use MyMomExpress.com. She's pretty dependable. I'll rent her out for a reasonable price. But ya gotta hurry--she's 82. |
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JongnoGuru
Joined: 25 May 2004
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:22 am Post subject: |
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I'm sorry, but that is an erroneous link. The company doesn't exist. Your credibility on Dave's is now shot and this is a very sad day.  |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:23 am Post subject: |
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| Are you saying my mom is a figment of your imagination? |
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Sash
Joined: 08 Aug 2006
Location: farmland
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:58 am Post subject: |
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Though your mom is a generous offer... 
I'd feel more comfortable ordering from a company
So... anyone know about a legit website/company to order from? |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:51 am Post subject: |
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| The UPS Store (formerly Mailboxes, etc.) will forward anything you have sent to the box (addressed as a suite, so you can get packages sent there) you rent from them for a fee. They are an evil company and I try my best to stay far away from them. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:26 am Post subject: |
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I'd feel more comfortable ordering from a company
So... anyone know about a legit website/company to order from? |
Are you saying my mom is not LEGIT????? |
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Sash
Joined: 08 Aug 2006
Location: farmland
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:41 am Post subject: |
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I'd feel more comfortable ordering from a company
So... anyone know about a legit website/company to order from? |
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| Are you saying my mom is not LEGIT????? |
No, I meant she's not a company 
Thanks Oigirl for the UPS info... will check up on it as a last resort, but still waiting for someone that ordered from expatexpress or another company so i know they won't steal my credit card number... |
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Ya-ta Boy
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:59 am Post subject: |
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| No, I meant she's not a company |
OK. That's true. And I've stopped looking for my birth certificate to see if Dad's name is on it.
Mom's efficient in most things and a damn fine cookie maker. At her age I forgive the fact that she sends me Ho-Ho's instead of Hostess Cupcakes. She did send two cans of Tamales this last time for my birthday next week.  |
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krats1976
Joined: 14 May 2003
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:04 am Post subject: |
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| OiGirl wrote: |
| The UPS Store (formerly Mailboxes, etc.) will forward anything you have sent to the box (addressed as a suite, so you can get packages sent there) you rent from them for a fee. They are an evil company and I try my best to stay far away from them. |
That's interesting. Can you sign up for a box from here? |
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Dawn
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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I've ordered from ExpatExpress several times without issue. They're a legitimate company, and they provide fairly good service. Be warned, though, that if you use their forwarding service, they will add forwarding costs to merchandise costs, pushing the total package value well over the customs limit. You'll probably have to place a phone call or two to get your package through customs and pay import duties.
If you're ordering the merchandise they stock (food, toiletries, etc.), there are no such issues. They jump through all the hoops necessary to get products to you, and they pay any applicable duties. |
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Sash
Joined: 08 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Dawn!
Now... I just have to figure out how to convert a Korean address into English words...  |
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krats1976
Joined: 14 May 2003
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Sash wrote: |
Thanks Dawn!
Now... I just have to figure out how to convert a Korean address into English words... |
That's easy. If you can type (or copy & paste) the address here, someone'll romanize it for you. |
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dulouz
Joined: 04 Feb 2003
Location: Uranus
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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There are few forwarding firms that are unlike MBE. Look into these.
Sponsored LinksAccess USA - Mail Forward
www.myUS.com The leader in international Mail Forwarding since 1997.
USA2Me - Mail Forwarding
www.usa2me.com Have your own address in the USA to receive your mail & packages
US Global Mail
www.usglobalmail.com A Leader in International Mail Forwarding & US Mailing Addresses |
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Sash
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