International Shipping from Australia to Philippines - Advice

[JNS]

Hi, i never tried shipping from overseas to Phil, anybody who had tried postage from Australia to Phil? I wanna know a good courier, are the USPS, UPS or Fedex are good for this? Or in Australia has a better courier or mode like reg postage. I bought my stack usually from my travel abroad with my hand luggage but ofcourse, sometimes i had seen good offers on our boards. I only took the opportunity on buying during family holidays and work overseas schedules.

I know local custom tax for Ph is bit crazy, i probably can handle it. I do my homework reading our local regulations but i want to know any successfull transaction ever made.

Hoping to hear some good advice. I am tempted always to push through but i am bit worried. I read lot of reviews from good dealers, still something is missing.

I was thinking that paying ticket to Hk or Sg is much better if shipping from Australia is quite high risk. But doing so, i have limitation on my hand luggage. Or i need to buy at least 6k or 7k of silver coins abt 300oz / abt 9.1kg to atleast lower my average cost.

From time to time, I wish to keep small transactions staggaredly by 1000usd to 2k on silver coins. Probably a roll or two.

Sorry for my addiction on PM stacking, just looking more convenient way that will work for me.

Thanks.

 

[andsing56]

What about thinking of trading with members based in Asia? I am in Tokyo and can ship to Phils no problems, with whatever customs labeling you think is good........

 

[Stoic Phoenix]

Shipped 5 kilos to Norway express with tracking, got there within a week using Australia Post for under $120

 

[renovator]

i lived over there for a while & had a few things shipped LBC no problems.& fedex are ok too But LBC only have a few branches in oz

 

[JNS]

What about thinking of trading with members based in Asia? I am in Tokyo and can ship to Phils no problems, with whatever customs labeling you think is good........

Thank you for the offer, i will be interested in this manner.

 

[JNS]

i lived over there for a while & had a few things shipped LBC no problems.& fedex are ok too But LBC only have a few branches in oz

I checked with lbc and they are accepting silver coins. Probably Fedex is feasible however i read some negative reviews.

 

[Aurora et luna]

The easiest solution is to contact the forum member JBA88
If you live in Manila, you will be able to source ASE, Maples, Perth Mint coins & Buffalos rounds face to face at a very competitive price!
He is a very trustworthy Sydneystacker member.
Cheers

 

[billybob888]

My post office says it really depends on the postal workers in a country and how honest they are. But generally the poorer the country is, the more likely it is for the postal workers to give themselves "bonuses".

 

[fa888]

Shipped 5 kilos to Norway express with tracking, got there within a week using Australia Post for under $120

Stoic, what did you write on the customs form? Did you write 'Gift' and declare actual value? Did you also buy insurance for it?

Thanks

 

[renovator]

i lived over there for a while & had a few things shipped LBC no problems.& fedex are ok too But LBC only have a few branches in oz

I checked with lbc and they are accepting silver coins. Probably Fedex is feasible however i read some negative reviews.

I had a box sent by LBC on a thursday from sydney & it arrived saturday lunchtime on Bohol ...yes they work saturdays

 

[Stoic Phoenix]

Stoic, what did you write on the customs form? Commemoritive Coins
Did you write 'Gift' and declare actual value?Yes and yes
Did you also buy insurance for it? Buyer chose no insurance but it was an available option

Thanks

 

[JNS]

The easiest solution is to contact the forum member JBA88
If you live in Manila, you will be able to source ASE, Maples, Perth Mint coins & Buffalos rounds face to face at a very competitive price!
He is a very trustworthy Sydneystacker member.
Cheers

Thank you for the info.

 

[JNS]

i lived over there for a while & had a few things shipped LBC no problems.& fedex are ok too But LBC only have a few branches in oz

I checked with lbc and they are accepting silver coins. Probably Fedex is feasible however i read some negative reviews.

I had a box sent by LBC on a thursday from sydney & it arrived saturday lunchtime on Bohol ...yes they work saturdays

Did you send coins? What do you write in custom papers? I want to buy some items offered in our forum but procedures do stopped me doing it. I appreaciate your guidance.

 

[JNS]

Stoic, what did you write on the customs form? Commemoritive Coins
Did you write 'Gift' and declare actual value?Yes and yes
Did you also buy insurance for it? Buyer chose no insurance but it was an available option

Thanks

Im curious too, can you tell how the paperworks was done. Thanks.

 

[renovator]

I checked with lbc and they are accepting silver coins. Probably Fedex is feasible however i read some negative reviews.

I had a box sent by LBC on a thursday from sydney & it arrived saturday lunchtime on Bohol ...yes they work saturdays

Did you send coins? What do you write in custom papers? I want to buy some items offered in our forum but procedures do stopped me doing it. I appreaciate your guidance.

It wasnt coins so i cant help ya . It was a carton. I think i asked the girl to send it as a balikbayan box so no customs .

 

[jseguisa]

You mean you don't have to pay for importation taxes?

 

[Lord_Dudley]

I sent via LBC before to Oriental Mindoro. One of those BB boxes. I stuffed it with old woolen jumpers, canned goods, milk powder tins and lollies. But the main package really was ...
Two of the jumper pockets had 4x 1oz Perth mint Au Blobs and 100yo antique Elgin pocket watch. It was a big risk. But it went through. The box was left undisturbed. That was 2014.

 

[alor]

just to add, I would be more worried to received anything from USA, ship through the eBay global shipping thingy, International Priority Shipping to
all my items were cut open, one or two missing pieces and some were gone. that will be the last time I ever buy from eBay USA again
if the shipment is done by individual, then they are more likely to be safer, must be well packed too.
every wonder how I received my 50s loose inside a box, with nothing else
careless sellers are real headache !!!

you can declare GOLD and there will be plenty of claimers getting ready to share your parcels, just like the Comex game 100 :1
tax free too for the person who help you to bring it home, just his own home

sad to say, that the day for safe (cross border) trading has ended, but there are now many online stores here that I can visit in person
LCS may be the only safest option

it is very nervous to pay and wait for your metal to ship to the wrong places, they usually dis-appear