posted on July 12, 2004 01:09:21 PM new
I don't ship outside USA, BUT, I have a piece that is drawing requests from Finnish buyers to allow them to bid.
Any experience with shipping to Finland? Besides BidPay what other form of pmnt is acceptable?
posted on July 12, 2004 01:31:46 PM new
I have had a couple of Finnish bidders, one has purchased several times. They paid with auctionpayments.com and no problems.
There aren't any serious restrictions on what you can ship to Finland and the postage isn't particularly high. A 2-pound package sent Air Letter Post, is $13.30. Same as England.
posted on July 12, 2004 04:18:54 PM new
Had no problems with my Europe/Scandinavia sales unless lot was real heavy then they had customs problems similar to Canada. Less than a pound go for it, over a pound your call. Warn them that their customs is their problem and you can do nothing about their laws. Look at USPS.com, Finland, restrictions, if you think necessary.
posted on July 12, 2004 04:32:22 PM new
Radioactive materials.
Live plants and animals.
Arms and weapons.
Human remains.
medicines and drugs, including any substances that may be classed as pharmaceuticals by the Finnish authorities may only be addressed to authorized manufacturers, dealers, scientists, or public health officials for use or distribution in accordance with Finnish regulations. Such substances prepared in doses for use by patients must be clearly and correctly labeled showing the nature and quantity of the ingredients.
The authorization of the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture is required for the importation of meat and meat products.
posted on July 12, 2004 05:19:24 PM new
I just mailed off a 1.5 pound book to Finland. Payment came within 2 hours (via PayPal) of auction's ending. My first sale to Finland. So far no problems!
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