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[different]

I want to get a package sent from the US to Korea and the package will weigh quite a few pounds, I think. Fedex, DHL, and UPS have better reputations for reliability (from what I've seen people say on the Internet), but I'm wondering specifically about USPS Global Express Mail (EMS). For a 10-pound package (for example), EMS is less than half the price of Fedex and it still only takes 3-5 days. Has anyone here ever failed to recieve a package when using EMS?

[ChinaBoy]

Isn't EMS different from USPS Global Express?

[mehamrick]

My parents send me stuff using USPS Global Express... when it gets to the Korean side its automatically routed through EMS, and so far I havent had any problems with them.. they even delivered a package on sunday.. I guess it would just depend on how much your wanting to get sent over and the cost between the three.

[pdx]

My parents have sent me a couple boxes, weighing a few pounds, through regular post mail from the States.

Everything got here fine.

In fact, I've gotten a LOT of stuff sent over from the States and I've never had a problem.

[dam_on]

In my many experiences using that service...I have never had a problem. It comes with free tracking so make sure you keep the receipt and you can track it from the USPS website.

[ella]

Can you still track it once it's in Korea? How heavy are these packages you're getting (anyone)? Does the address have to be written in Korean?