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Delirium's Brother
Joined: 08 May 2006
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 Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:35 am Post subject: Cheapest way of sending books to Korea? |
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Okay, I have about 50 books that I want to bring to Korea. They won't all fit in my luggage. Any suggestions? Cheap!?
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Qinella
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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| The cheapest form of shipment I know about is boat. I have no idea how to actually do that, but it's what my friend did to ship home some furniture she bought from here. |
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Sina qua non
Joined: 20 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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If it's from the U.S., the USPS has a thing called M-Bags. You can fill a big duffel-sized bag full of books and they will ship it over here. It takes a few (2-3) months and it costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $100.
If you do this, you should box up the books and pack them within the box reasonably securely, and reinforce the exterior of the box (edges, corners, etc.) with some tape, as they will be given a bit of a workout on the way over--did you ever see the gorilla with the Samsonite luggage? |
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crazy tigger
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Does anyone know if there is a similiar system in the UK? |
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huffdaddy
Joined: 25 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Sina qua non wrote: |
| If it's from the U.S., the USPS has a thing called M-Bags. You can fill a big duffel-sized bag full of books and they will ship it over here. It takes a few (2-3) months and it costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $100. |
It'll be less than that. 50 pounds should run just over $50.
http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/immicl/immiclhk_020.html#vnameref_1
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Economy Mail
Direct Sack to One Addressee - M-Bags (260)
Regular
Weight Not Over 11 lbs. $17.60
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound $1.60
Books & Sheet Music, Publishers' Periodicals
Weight Not Over 11 lbs. $11.55
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound $1.05
Weight Limit: 66 pounds |
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kimchi_pizza
Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Location: "Get back on the bus! Here it comes!"
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Sina qua non wrote: |
If it's from the U.S., the USPS has a thing called M-Bags. You can fill a big duffel-sized bag full of books and they will ship it over here. It takes a few (2-3) months and it costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $100.
If you do this, you should box up the books and pack them within the box reasonably securely, and reinforce the exterior of the box (edges, corners, etc.) with some tape, as they will be given a bit of a workout on the way over--did you ever see the gorilla with the Samsonite luggage? |
This is the cheapest but maybe not the best. I sent over two of the duffel bags and noticed they attached these flimsy tags. I was worried. Sure 'nuff. Lost one of the bags. I'm certain a some of my best books are now Starbucks coffee cups.
The boxed up route is probably your best but do like he says because they will get roughed up. Being printed material and ONLY printed material you can have it sent at a lower cost. |
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Woland
Joined: 10 May 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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| I never had a problem with M-bags in the times I used them. I don't recall flimsy tags, but things may have changed since my last use, which was a few years back. If this is a concern, maybe see if you can get them to let you write the address on the bag in marker. |
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europe2seoul
Joined: 12 Sep 2005
Location: Seoul, Korea
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Woland wrote: |
| I never had a problem with M-bags in the times I used them. I don't recall flimsy tags, but things may have changed since my last use, which was a few years back. If this is a concern, maybe see if you can get them to let you write the address on the bag in marker. |
I used them also with no problems, but it was more like 3-4 months. Guy at the post office told me to write the address on the box inside just in case.
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Is there a similar system to send the books outside Korea? I have plenty and I do not want to throw them away. Any ideas for doing it cheaply? |
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ysl
Joined: 31 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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| oftentimes the post office will give you whatever mbags you have laying around. try to get the biggest ones, you can even take em home to pack it. |
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Fredbob
Joined: 18 Nov 2005
Location: Yongin-Breathing the air-sometimes
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:34 am Post subject: |
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If it is only books, (i don't think magazines apply) you can send a duffel bag full for less than $50 in the US, it does take a month or two. Just mention that you are teaching, it's a benifit given for international students. Technically a hagwon is an educational institution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Postal_Service#Media_Mail
Media Mail
Formerly (and colloquially, still) known as "Book Rate," Media Mail is used to send books, printed materials, sound recordings, videotapes, CD-ROMs, diskettes, and similar, but cannot contain advertising. Maximum weight is 70 pounds (31.75 kg).
Delivery standards are 5-9 business days
Rates based on weight
Much cheaper than Parcel Post, but sometimes slower
Postage can be paid using any method except precanceled stamps
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Library Mail
Same as Media Mail, but receives an additional discount and may be used only for books or recordings being sent to or from a public library, museum or academic institution. |
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