on 07-03-2017 10:02 PM
Hi,
I have received a 2nd faulty item from a USA seller. AU$400.OEM Radiator Fan
First item was DOA. Ebay refunded the purchase as the seller could not provide return shipping.
I place another order with the same seller and wait a month for shipping.
2nd Unit is also DOA. Mechanic verified this and fault was different to the first one sent.
Ebay has asked that the 2nd item be sent back to the USA and have asked me for a quote.
Box Dimensions: 74cm x 60cm x 15cm weight 7kg
Im having real trouble getting a quote from austpost.com.au
Rules there say: on Page 6
Boxes: If the parcel is box-shaped, then its length (its longest dimension) must not exceed 105 cm. The girth is achieved by measuring around all the other dimensions and must not exceed 140 cm.
Eg. a parcel measuring 50 cm long,30 cm high and 40 cm wide
(0.3 m) + (0.3 m) + (0.4 m) + (0.4 m) = girth 140 cm (1.4 m).
If I apply this to my box, the calculations based on the above example would be 0.6+.06+0.15+.015 = girth 150cm (1.5m) which exceeds their 140cm limit.
Am I reading this correctly?
on 08-03-2017 03:42 AM
You may have to use a courier company.....try DHL or FedEx. I would say they are the most cost effective.
Don't look at UPS as they are very expensive.
on 08-03-2017 07:45 AM
Box Dimensions: 74cm x 60cm x 15cm weight 7kg
Max. dimension: 140cm girth
To work out the girth of your parcel, use the formula:
(Width + Height) x 2 = girth
For example:
(30cm + 20cm) x 2 = 100cm girth
74 + 60 = 134 x 2 = 268.
Different calculation but same answer - too big for Aust Post. Definitely need another service.
on 08-03-2017 08:07 AM
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on 11-03-2017 03:26 PM
on 12-03-2017 08:04 AM
@letscleanupmycupboards wrote:
Girth does not apply to overseas parcels. I've sent stuff longer than 105cm too.
Why is the restriction quoted on the Aust Post site then?
on 12-03-2017 11:45 AM
on 12-03-2017 11:47 AM
on 12-03-2017 12:08 PM
The parcel service is not losing money....they are making fantastic profits.
It is the letter service that is losing money and that is unlikely to ever change unless they hike the prices to an unaffordable level.