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GAHorn
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Shipping to Germany

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We have a member who needs a 20A generator. I have offered to give him a USED one I have for the price of shipping…but UPS will only accept it as an “express” shipment…costing $738. 8O 8O 8O

Anyone have any ideas or alternate methods of getting this thing to Dresden?

AeroTech of Louisville will ship an OVERHAULED unit for $435 plus freight…(unknown freight charge)…and I’ve recommended that.

Anyone have a way to get something to Dresden?
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Have you tried the US Postal Service? A few years ago, I needed to ship an Aeronca Chief door to a foreign country and to my surprise the USPS turned out to be the best and cheapest method.
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Second Gene's recommendation, I have found the USPS to be the most reasonable for international shipping.
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The recipient requested UPS after I asked method. I’ll look into others. When not in a hurry… I have had some fairly large items sent to me via ordinary Parcel Post and the cost was surprisingly low and the speed just as surprisingly reasonable. Thanks for the reminder.
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Last year I purchased a full set of fabric covers for my glider from Germany, which likely weighed as much/ more than a generator, in a much larger box.

The shipping charge was around $130 and they used DHL.
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Re: Shipping to Germany

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Very hard to beat USPS.

I plugged in a sample address in Dresden DE. Selected 25lb, $1 value and selected gift as you are giving it to them. $149 use your own box. 6-10 business days.
50 lb was $249.
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Just a follow-up….the generator was shipped USPS for $93.
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