First, do I actually need to use a customs form if I have these items in the box? I believe that a customs . . . → Read More: Can someone help me explain how to ship to the UK (Customs and Address)?]]> Well, see, I’ve finally compiled what I want to send to my friend in London, and, although I’ve read up on restrictions and instructions on how to send, I am still confused.

First, do I actually need to use a customs form if I have these items in the box? I believe that a customs form is required no matter what you have inside?

- tiny glass jar of origami stars (about two and a half inches in height and one inch in diameter)
- one sketch
- one handmade book of "American terms"
- one 5.25 oz bag of Ghirardelli chocolate
- one letter (sealed in an envelope)

I plan on sending a small packet package with First Class International; the box doesn’t weigh over two pounds.

I read that you don’t need get custom charges if, as quoted from the USPS site, "Gift packages of small value provided they do not contain any tobacco goods, spirits or wine; Gift packages containing only well-worn clothing (excluding garments of high value), limited quantities of foodstuffs (other than caviar), soap or consumable medical supplies." (http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/fh_014.htm) Does "gift" only apply to commercially sent items (such as if you purchase from a website)?

What do I mark dutiable items as on the customs form 2976? They ask whether or not the contents are gifts, documents, etc.

Also, I’m not entirely sure how to input her address onto the form. Her address doesn’t have a building number (she gave me an address to send to her university), so I’m not sure how to put her address because we have the Address 1/2 structure. This is her address (which is quite generic, so it shouldn’t be too much trouble):

Lady Chapman, Residence Office
Kidderpore Avenue
London, NW3 7ST
UK

OR

Kings College London
Hampstead Campus
Kidderpore Avenye
London, NW3 7ST
UK

What part would go in Address 1, and what part in Address 2? Or would they both go into Address 1?

(Additionally, I’m assuming I would have to get customs forms for small boxes that only contain letters and one tiny glass jar with origami stars in it?)

Thank you so much to anyone who can help me and my lost self!

ITS AMAZINGTry: http://buybulks.info/145170/glass-jar

If you got paid through Paypal, make sure the money is IN your account before you send – don’t trust an email as . . . → Read More: How much roughly would it be to send a parcel to Nigeria from UK?]]> Its a phone in a box, all i want to do is send it first class standard international. how much rougly is this gonna be

Unless this is a family member, DO NOT send it

If you got paid through Paypal, make sure the money is IN your account before you send – don’t trust an email as scammers will send you an email saying you have to send the tracking number before the money is credited. That’s a scam and not from Paypal – it’s a fake email. And if you did get paid by Paypal and the money is in your account when you log in to Paypal.com you CANNOT ship to Nigeria. Paypal does not allow accounts in Nigeria and you can only ship to the verified mailing address. If you ship anywhere else the buyer will file a chargeback and Paypal will refund the money. Unless you have proof the item was signed for and delivered to the VERIFIED Paypal address(which can’t be in NIgeria) Paypal will always refund the buyer even if you have proof it was delivered to Nigeria

If you got paid by cheque or money order, it’s fake and your bank won’t discover it for 2-3 weeks,long after your phone is gone

NEVER send anything to Nigeria unless it’s a family member or you are going to get scammed

http://consumerist.com/2008/10/how-a-nigerian-steals-your-laptop.html

SO i have seen . . . → Read More: a question for people who train at an MMA gym?]]> I have been training at a boxing gym for about 10 months now and have dropped 7 stone (23st down to 16st) in that time as well as picking up confidence and skills. I am looking to compete but i am 31 and also looking towards what else i can do.

SO i have seen there is an MMA gym near the boxing gym. I was thinking of going twice a week, in addition to the 3 sessions a week i currently do at boxing.

Can anyone tell what to expect when i go along? I was undecided between MMA classes or May Thai.

Cheers.

~(i should add i live in Kent i the UK!)

Go for it! It’s a good idea that your already doing boxing so the cardio side of MMA won’t be tough (boxing cardio is tougher than MMA). Go for it, what have you got to loose. I do Boxing for an hour then straight into an MMA class in the same gym and it helps a lot because its still your jab that win’s you the fight.

l did at first. l had to wear glasses since l was 12, and my eyesight has detoriated to the point where l have to wear them all the time, and l never used to wear them until last year because l felt stupidly ashamed as l was the only one . . . → Read More: People who wear glasses: did you feel ashamed when you first got them?]]> Just a curious question!

l did at first. l had to wear glasses since l was 12, and my eyesight has detoriated to the point where l have to wear them all the time, and l never used to wear them until last year because l felt stupidly ashamed as l was the only one who had to wear them in my class. But now l got proper designer glasses l feel much more confident and they really suit me

Happy Boxing Day (to the people in the UK!)

yes i understand you! i was and kinda am the same..
its like you think you look weird and that everybodys eyes are on you..
but im learning to get over it because its nothing to be ashamed of..:)

Thanks You really do need to take it to the post office, because they don’t just do it . . . → Read More: How much postage to send a boxed dvd from uk to within uk 1st class please?]]> To save me a trip to the post office to get the dvd weighed does anyone know how much postage stamps I’d need to send a boxed dvd to an address in the uk from an address in the uk.

Thanks

You really do need to take it to the post office, because they don’t just do it on weight now, they also do it on dimensions.

You say a DVD, but some DVD’s have more than one disk in the box (I take it this is a single normal DVD film over a large boxset?)

So weight will vary, plus are you putting it in a jiffy bag or bubble wrap and then brown paper? Are you sending it in another box?? This will affect weight and dimensions of package.

You can check prices and weights on the Royal Mail Website, but if you don’t want to other person to have to pay extra postage costs, I suggest you go to the Post Office!!

Thank you. Its with-in the UK posting from – to Apx 100Miles RM Postie

There is no service called . . . → Read More: How Much Is Royal Mail 1st Class (If 1st Class "Standard" Is Costing £3.50)?]]> I brought something of Ebay 2 boxes of Chapsticks & the invoice is for 1st class "Standard" delivery for £3.50 so I want to know how much would it cost if it was Royal Mail 1st Class Next Day Delivery

Thank you. Its with-in the UK posting from – to Apx 100Miles

RM Postie

There is no service called Royal Mail 1st Class Next day delivery – 1st class is usually delivered within 1 – 3 business days (93% next working day) but its not a guaranteed service.

You may be thinking of Special Delivery which is guaranteed and that would cost £6.70 to £9.25 based on the assumption that your parcel weighs under 1Kg and the amount of cover you want £500 – £2000)

If you wanted a Saturday delivery that would cost £8.95 to £11.50.

These figures are from memory so check for current up to date ones.