Roadsmith
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posted on January 13, 2004 09:46:43 PM
From my daughter:
"Jamie and I need to pick your brain (or your ebay buddies' brains) on the
fastest and most reliable way to send a large check to Fiji, other than
wiring it. We're also concerned about the cost of getting the check there
and I've heard that it can be quite expensive to wire what will amount to
$2,550."
My question to you all: Would this be as simple as FedExing it? Or if she put the money into my checking account, could I Paypal it to someone who doesn't have a Paypal account? Any idea if Bidpay would cost a lot? ~Adele
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"I have resolved to allow my friends their peculiarities." -- Samuel Johnson
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fenix03
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posted on January 13, 2004 10:09:30 PM
A Fed Ex type service may be you best bet.
Fiji is not on the PayPal approved country list for someone to set up an account. So that one is out.
Does the recipient need immediate funds? Does their bank accept international personal checks? I would check the difference in pricing on a wire transfer vs cashiers check plus overnight service to see where the best deal is.
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
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bunnicula
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posted on January 13, 2004 10:16:02 PM
http://www.westernunion.com/index_consumer.asp?origination=FJ
You can transfer up to $2000 in US dollars
They do send to Fiji
How much it costs depends on the state you live in--from California it would cost $114, but from Georgia it would cost $124, for example.
They have a cost calculator on the first page.
Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but unlike charity, it should end there --Clare Booth Luce
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sparkz
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posted on January 13, 2004 10:20:52 PM
Fiji??? I'm glad I'm not faced with that problem. My wife would insist on hand delivering it FedEx is the best way to go. Safe secure and reliable. With that said, don't rule out my wife's suggestion.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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Libra63
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posted on January 13, 2004 11:20:33 PM
Do Banks transfer to foreign countries? If they do I would go that route.
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whatnot3
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posted on January 13, 2004 11:28:13 PM
Fedex isn't too cheap either.
FedEx International Priority®
Reach major business centers in 24 to 48 hours $67.29
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earthmum
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posted on January 14, 2004 02:14:28 AM
Bank transfer is safe and easy - my nephew in Australia wanted a Harley carburetor that was on eBay and the seller wouldn't ship to Oz. I bought it for him and sent it on, and he paid me through a bank transfer. Talk to your bank. You will need the bank routing number of the person in Fiji. BTW, the carburetor worked fine!
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Dragonmom
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posted on January 14, 2004 01:41:34 PM
She should buy a cruise ticket and personally carry the money there!
Ahhh... the warm wind in the coconut trees...
When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple
with a red hat that doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
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stopwhining
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posted on January 14, 2004 03:15:19 PM
wire transfer could be 35 dollars.
-sig file -------the lobster in the boiling pot of water who tries to prevent the others from climbing out.
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pointy
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posted on January 14, 2004 04:29:42 PM
Can I ask why you need to send such a large sum to Fiji? I'm concerned about probable fraud if this is not a personal matter. If it is family/friend then wire transfer is the way to go. Cost $20-40. Receiver gets use of money immediately. If it's not family/friend you'll likely lose whatever you send to some scam.
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dadofstickboy
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posted on January 14, 2004 04:36:27 PM
If she needs to send a check, rather than Electronic.
I would use: USPS Global Priority flat rate envelope. $9.00
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pointy
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posted on January 14, 2004 07:31:18 PM
Good point Dad, that would save money, though I imagine a regular USD check would take weeks to clear and the intended party had full access to the funds. Maybe someone on this board knows of a Fijian bank that has a corresponding relationship with the bank that the original poster uses. That would save time.
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trai
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posted on January 14, 2004 07:39:30 PM
Ask if your bank deals with international banks. Here is a list of some banks in fiji that deal worldwide.
Dont forget that a lot of big U.S.A. banks partner with other banks around the world.
http://www.fiji.islands-pictures.com/travel_guide/fiji_banks.cfm
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sparkz
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posted on January 14, 2004 07:52:19 PM
Why not send cash, U.S.$, via registered insured mail? International bidders pay U.S. sellers that way every day. I've had several and my Postmaster once told me that is one of the safest methods in the world.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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pointy
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posted on January 14, 2004 08:41:30 PM
Sparkz.....I realize some may do that, but I believe that it's technically not allowed to send cash via registered mail. I know of no carrier that allows, much less insures, cash in a box or envelope.
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pointy
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posted on January 14, 2004 08:45:34 PM
Sounds like your postmaster graduated from the same school as the bank branch manager that gave the wrong info on bank transfers in the "German" case.
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sparkz
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posted on January 14, 2004 09:17:03 PM
Pointy,
Back to my original advice. Put it in an envelope and carry it in your pocket aboard the plane when you go to deliver it in person. Don't forget the suntan lotion
Actually, a bunch of P.O. Money orders in the Registered Mail Envelope might be a better idea than cash. What you pay in M.O. fees, you can make up by not having to buy suntan lotion
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
[ edited by sparkz on Jan 14, 2004 09:20 PM ]
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Roadsmith
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posted on January 14, 2004 10:31:12 PM
Thanks, everyone, for your advice! As you can see, it's a tough decision for our daughter's friend.
I don't know why the friend needs to send that money to Fiji. I do know that she and 10 women friends went on a retreat there a year ago, and perhaps this is money owed, for some reason.
I appreciate everyone's help with this. ~Adele
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"I have resolved to allow my friends their peculiarities." -- Samuel Johnson
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sparkz
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posted on January 14, 2004 10:46:18 PM
Tell them to write the damm check, stuff it in an envelope, and send it air mail. It will get there quicker than any other method they could choose. It will probably go on the same plane that carries Express mail. If it's not there in two or three days, send me a ticket to Fiji and I will take the time out of my busy schedule to go down there and find it
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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