I know that there have been quite a few new users from the US after Paperbackswap started charging. I am one of them. I have been searching the forum archives on shipping internationally but haven't found much recent info. I would like to do it but I am not sure how plus I can't figure out how you can find out an approx. cost in order to make the decision if it is worth it. Can anyone in the US who does ship internationally help me out with some general information and pros and cons, etc. Thanks so much !
Melanie, Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all this. I am probably not the only newbie on here and hopefully this will help all us newbies make an informed decision as to whether we are willing to ship internationally or not. It is appreciated !!
Is it expensive to mail media from one European country to another? I have the good fortune of being able to travel from the U.S. to Germany later this year. I thought perhaps I could carry a few books over in my suitcase, and mail them when I get there. Are there drawbacks to this method?
Shipping between European countries depends on the postage rates set by each individual country. France abolished "media/book" rates last year, so books cost the same as letters. Packages more than about 2.5cm thick also attract additional costs in some countries. In your case, you'd have to investigate postage costs and restrictions for Germany.
