how do I add tracking into my international mail costs by sea and by air ?

[onekiwi0]

would prefer not to tell buyers to take a long walk off a short plank as would like to keep my feedback (and my sanity) the way it is....

anyone else have a logical answer, surely others sell internationally trackable with no hassles? if so how

[horizon1907]

I certainly don't want to get into an arguement here, but with all due respect, I would not consider Seamail at all. For the sake of a few $$  and the hassle it WOULD create for you down the line. Do not offer Seamail as an option.

For example, what if someone in Europe wants it sent by Sea, it could be many months before they get it. ( and IF they get it )

Don't even go down that track unless you want grief.

[cq_tech]

Whilst I completely agree with you about the wisdom of not even offering a buyer the option of seamail, I can understand why some buyers might prefer it as the difference in price is quite substantial when it comes to heavier items. What is interesting, however, is the minimal price difference between normal air mail and express air mail. As an example, the following chart represents the various postal rates charged for a 20kg parcel to the US.

[sueken4812]

Have a look at the Pack and Track option at Aus Post on-line.

[phorum_junkie*]

There is surface mail to the US, there is no surface mail FROM the US.

There is no valid tracking number that qualifies for seller protection when using surface mail from Aus.

[cherry*135]

This link below shows a table with info on which parcel rate options available to the US has tracking.

Pack n track has a maximum limit of 2kg. You buy pre paid satchels at the post office to use this service.

There is the option of Extra cover (covers loss and damage) which is also avail for Seamail & Airmail parcels. The cost starts at $9.60 (that is up to $100 from memory) then the cost goes up. Covers the cost of the item(s). Avail for certain countries. The US is one.

http://auspost.com.au/apps/international-parcel.html?searchCriteria.countryCode=US

This is the link for International optional extras

http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/optional-extras-international.html

I have sold quite a few items to the U.S this year. Some airmail letter rate, some airmail parcels. No tracking. All were received quite quickly, even a 5kg parcel (which had extra cover).