US Postage service for Aussies

[steptoey]

Guys

Theres a bloke in the US that has helped a few of us aussies with shipping items back to OZ. You buy stuff, send to him and he posts out to you. Some US suppliers dont ship to OZ, and woody is very cost effective.

Elwood Beauchamp

US is so much cheaper the OZ, drop him an email, he's a great help

Cheers

Grant

[elwoodbeauchamp]

Hi Guys, Woody Here

Thanks for the Good Word, Grant.

Drop me a mail and I'll help you getting things from here in the States for a reasonable Price.

If your seller here won't accept International Payments, I can, and will pay for your items and then send them to you.

I have 4 clients in AU and NZ. One with Over 20 shipments and counting.

My address:

elwooddbeauchamp@gmail.com

A pleasure to be of help to my fellow machine builders/machinists Down Under!

Woody

[appicnc]

I'm one of Woodys returning customers, I have used hem on 4-5 occasions, mostly with multiple boxes at the same time, he will re-pack the box/es he sends to make it cheaper for you, he will combine shipments from multiple suppliers to me the most economical parcel, he will buy things on your behalf what he won't do is rip you off!! the fee for combing, packing and shipping is cost of postage + US$15.00, its a good deal!

Ed

[handlewanker]

Hi Woody, I've always dreamt of someone that would act as a go between for those delectable items machinery wise that pop up on USA Ebay from time to time.

I once chased a Tree boring and facing head through three different sellers over a year or so, and couldn't get one of them to go international. I got it eventually.
Ian.

[MonoNeuron]

This sounds too good to be true. I hope people don't abuse the privilege.
I just bought 2 14 tooth XL pulleys and a timing belt 66, teeth, through Econobelt that came to $29USD. There was only 1 choice for shipment which was 3-5 days airmail and they bill you when the sale is finalized. The shipping came to $107 with a $5 handling fee. I have received stuff that weighed a lot more than these and only cost a few dollars but this was incredulous so I sent an email asking for more options. I haven't heard back yet and the parts did arrive 5 days later.
I think I was ripped off. :-)
You're a good man Woody and I hope to use your services oneday.
regards
Richard.

[CrazyIvan]

I'm one of Woody's new (and now... returning) customers. Good service, top bloke.

He's a champ... but I don't want all you guys using him and taking his time away from helping me.

I have nothing but praise for the service Woody provides. My experience is that stuff lands in Sydney 7-10 days after Woody gets it.

epineh 07-20-2007, 01:56 PM OK so that didn't go so well, shipping on 3 yes three encoders to Australia came to $110.00 US!!!

I almost feel bad... I paid 12.95 USD to ship 10 encoders to Woody, and then Woody put them in an 11 USD envelope for me. Althought, he didn't just "put" them. He "repacked" them (removed excess & baggy individual packaging) to fit better for more efficient shipping! Brilliant!

There are economical ways to send packages from the US to AU, but many vendors insist on using UPS or FedEx only. In these cases... Woody's the man!

[CrazyIvan]

Originally Posted by MonoNeuron The shipping came to $107 with a $5 handling fee. I have received stuff that weighed a lot more than these and only cost a few dollars...

I think UPS & FedEx will ship anywhere in the US for ~$10. This is why a lot of US companies use them exclusively.

The problem is, UPS or FedEx to Australia starts at ~$100.

Smaller companies with more flexible shipping arrangement will find the best deal for you. But for some of these larger companies, the international market isn't something that interests them.

[rocket67]

Hi Fellas, Does anybody know if "woody" is still providing this service?

Want to order some car detailing gear from Autogeek, but they want to send it via fedex at a cost of about $300. @#$#$##@@##

Rocket.

[appicnc]

Hello Rocketman

I was in contact with Elwood as recently as the 23rd Jan' 2009, he is still shipping to Oz.

here is his email if you have lost it, elwooddbeauchamp@gmail.com

Ed

[elwoodbeauchamp]

Hi all,

Yes, Woody is still gathering your goods and packing them up and sending them out...

I've raised my fee from $15 to $20 for First-timers up to the 3rd box. then $15 thereafter.

the 20 pound boxes are $41.95 for the 2 small sizes (11-7/8" x 13-5/8" x 3-3/8" & 11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2")and $53.95 USD for the large box(12" x 12" x 5-1/2").

Longest item I am able to ship is 46" via Express Mail, at a VERY premium price.

I can ship longer items but the cost is very dear.

Y'all drop my name around, I appreciate it.

Have...that is...'Ave a g'day, Mates!

Woody

[rocket67]

Good on ya Woody! Will be much appreciated.

Just this last week we finished painting a Tarago ( Previa in USA ), and need some lights for the front of it. Local dismantlers wanted $350 for a headlight. Told em they`re dreamin. Can get brand new ones on USA Ebay for $150 a pair. That`ll do me. Could not even find the side indicator lights. On USA Ebay $85 a pair. Eureka.

Will be in touch Woody. Thanks.

Rocket.