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Old 01-08-2008, 02:24 PM   #8
24r
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Default Re: Poor Packaging thread -

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Originally Posted by L-1011-Heavy View Post
Nick Said It. 500G (About 1 Pound) To The US Is Near 10.00 But The Minute You Go 1 Gram Over That 500 Mark It's 17.00. 29.00 Over 1,000G, So Basically Doubles Every 500G. & That Is Not Even Priority Mail Or Express.
That Starts At 48.00 For 500g.

I Pack My Models (For 747s Anyway) In A Slightly Larger Than The Model Box Size, But I Pack Well Using Peanuts Inside The Model BoxTo Re-inforce The Gear, Fuselage & Other Strategic Areas To Prevent Crushing Of The Box.
I Also Choose A Heavier Carton.
I've Sent May Like This Even Overseas & No Problem.
Wait unitl you see the new rates. For International it quotes a low rate to the maximum rate based on weight and country. it appears not even a standard rate by weight anymore.

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