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richardd
Posted 2020-09-21 9:24 PM (#552904)
Subject: Advice On Shipping From USA


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I'm trying to buy a s/h Ovation from a guy in the USA to ship to me here in Australia.

We agreed on the price of the guitar but when he's gone to ship it (not sure with who) they told him it would be over $1000 which is ridiculous.

I have bought quite a few guitars from the US and while rates vary it's not even in this universe.

Can any of you US based OFC'ers give me some advice I can pass onto this guy on a viable shipping method.

Thanks

Edited by richardd 2020-09-21 9:25 PM
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2wheeldrummer
Posted 2020-09-21 10:20 PM (#552905 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA



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The most affordable and its not cheap is GXG international shipping,its a fedex product sold through the USPS probably cost about $500 and there is a limitation on the box size so it has to be an exact fit for the guitar case.
The caveats when I used it it took a month to get down under,tracking is screwy because USPS handles the US side and fedex does the international part but everybody else is really expensive.
https://www.usps.com/international/gxg.htm#:~:text=Global%20Express%...(GXG,with%20a%20money%2Dback%20guarantee.


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richardd
Posted 2020-09-22 3:38 AM (#552906 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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Thanks for your advice 2wheeldrummer
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DanSavage
Posted 2020-09-22 12:53 PM (#552910 - in reply to #552906)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA



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You can calculate shipping costs for yourself by visiting the different shippers sites.

Shipping costs are calculated mostly by the size and secondly by the weight. A large light box will cost more to ship than a small heavy box.

For example, a 46" x 22" x 7" box that weighs 25 lbs. shipped from the US to Oz will cost:

USPS - GXG Intl: $443.50 + insurance.

UPS Worldwide Expedited (Perth): $913.21
UPS Worldwide Expedited (Sydney): $908.51

FedEx: $963.70

My advice is to request the guitar be shipped via USPS.

Keep in mind that the box size will be limited to 108". (length + girth)

To calculate shipping size, take the length (46" ) and add girth. (22" x 2 = 44", 7" x 2 = 14" )

So, 46" + 44" + 14" = 104"





Edited by DanSavage 2020-09-22 12:58 PM
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alpep
Posted 2020-09-22 1:13 PM (#552911 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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last guitar I shipped to oz was around $500
the guitar CANNOT BE SHIPPED USPS
it is too big
but don't believe me I only ship daily
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2020-09-22 2:33 PM (#552912 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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Ok, I won't believe you. But it's not easy because you are the voice of experience.....
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elginacres
Posted 2020-09-22 7:05 PM (#552917 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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Well if Moody doesn't believe you...I don't either. The older slightly shorter cases used to come in a 1/4 inch under the 108 limit - turn it diagonal in the box...don't think that works anymore....but it did last time I sent a 12 fret 12 stringer to Old Man Arthur in Portland.
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richardd
Posted 2020-09-22 9:09 PM (#552920 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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I appreciate the responses, it seems it was just too hard for this guy, he sent me a refund without even speaking with me. My next option was to send it to someone in the USA who could forward it to me.
Oh well my search for a blue Adamas continues
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richardd
Posted 2020-09-22 9:35 PM (#552921 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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I appreciate the responses, it seems it was just too hard for this guy, he sent me a refund without even speaking with me. My next option was to send it to someone in the USA who could forward it to me.
Oh well my search for a blue Adamas continues
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2wheeldrummer
Posted 2020-09-23 5:27 PM (#552927 - in reply to #552921)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA



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richardd - 2020-09-22 9:35 PM

I appreciate the responses, it seems it was just too hard for this guy, he sent me a refund without even speaking with me. My next option was to send it to someone in the USA who could forward it to me.
Oh well my search for a blue Adamas continues


Sorry the deal fell through what model of Adamas are you looking for???
If/when you find another I'm sure one of us would help you with shipping.


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richardd
Posted 2020-09-24 8:51 AM (#552929 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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Yes my next idea was to ask one of the OFC faithful to help me to ship it. The guitar in question was a really nice 1997 Adamas 2 but I had a 30th anniversary 1687 that a had to sell to cover school fees a fee years ago and if could find one at a fair price I'd be very interested.
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2wheeldrummer
Posted 2020-10-02 6:45 PM (#552981 - in reply to #552929)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA



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richardd - 2020-09-24 8:51 AM

Yes my next idea was to ask one of the OFC faithful to help me to ship it. The guitar in question was a really nice 1997 Adamas 2 but I had a 30th anniversary 1687 that a had to sell to cover school fees a fee years ago and if could find one at a fair price I'd be very interested.


Not sure what your price point is but it looks like this an Adamas 1687-8 RI
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ovation-Adamas-1687-Carbon-Fiber/1144397277...

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richardd
Posted 2020-10-05 5:24 AM (#552986 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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Thanks but the guy who told me it would be a grand to ship to Oz came back with a price of $300 and the guitar arrived Friday, a wonderful 1681 from '97 and it's hardly been played. I've given it the setup of it's life and it's magnificent!
All's well that ends well.
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2wheeldrummer
Posted 2020-10-05 8:15 PM (#552987 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA



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richardd congrats on the new guitar 1681's are excellent,I have a 1987 1681-8 that's a bit worn but sounds like a cannon glad you were able to get your new baby


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richardd
Posted 2020-10-07 6:24 AM (#553004 - in reply to #552904)
Subject: Re: Advice On Shipping From USA


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Thanks 2wheel, it was a really good deal in the end. I owned a 30th 1687 which I sold some years back to pay school fees.
I've almost always owned a blue 1687 and this 1681 isn't as fancy as the 1687. It is in fact a FRG but after my setup it plays like a dream and I love it.
Thanks for your kind wishes my friend

Edited by richardd 2020-10-07 6:26 AM
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