Sending package abroard?

[Carlo]

Kind of shopping related question, so thought i'd post it here.
I've listed a CCD camera on ebay and a bidder has asked if i would post to the Netherlands.
Has anyone sent items abroard? and if so, how did you send them?
Done a quick shifty on DHL and Fedex and it'll cost £35-£50 to send it!!
Royal mail roughly £13.
As its second hand, would that have any bearing on customs declarations etc, or are all those things buyers responsibilities?

 

[andrewc]

If its within the EU, there is no customs to worry about.

 

[Carlo]

If its within the EU, there is no customs to worry about.

Of course, stupid me! :bonk:

 

[Dave *]

Long time since I've sent anything personal, but have a look at RM AirSure for EU post (at least that's what I think it was called).

 

[jockwav]

You can send it international signed for,it,s not as expensive as you think.

 

[gcogger]

Check into the regulations regarding sending equipment containing lithium batteries. My wife has just been told (by the post office) that she can't send a tablet PC to Germany because it contains a lithium battery

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Check into the regulations regarding sending equipment containing lithium batteries. My wife has just been told (by the post office) that she can't send a tablet PC to Germany because it contains a lithium battery

Li-ion should be fine according to their TCs if they are in the device, but not Ni-MH

http://www.royalmail.com/personal/help-and-support/Tell-me-about-Prohibited-Goods-overseas

It is best not to risk though if they have no clue

 

[Dave *]

Check into the regulations regarding sending equipment containing lithium batteries. My wife has just been told (by the post office) that she can't send a tablet PC to Germany because it contains a lithium battery

Tell them to read their own literature.

Electronic items sent with lithium ion/polymer/metal/alloy batteries where the battery is not contained in electronic equipment are prohibited.

Lithium ion/polymer/metal/alloy batteries when sent contained in electronic equipment such as a mobile phone or digital camera are allowed. Please see www.royalmail.com/internationalrestrictedgoods