Best way to ship a camera and lens to Norway?

6 years 2 weeks ago #575158 by Craig Stone
Morning.  I sold an old camera and lens to someone up in Norway.   The funds have cleared last week in my PayPal, so now I feel comfortable in shipping the items to him.  I have both packaged up pretty good, however not sure on the best method of getting them there.  I've never shipped anything outside the country.

Any suggestions?  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #575254 by effron
Parcel post (usps), but insure and document....

Why so serious?
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6 years 2 weeks ago #575297 by Roger Lang
For Norway DHL will most likely be your cheapest bet.  DHL is Europes more common Fed Ex like shipper. 


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6 years 2 weeks ago #575301 by Sawyer
:agree:   DHL

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6 years 2 weeks ago #575306 by PhotoViking
I would consider USPS. You are shipping international, including customs(!) clearance etc. USPS will most likely be cooperating with Norwegian mail; all nice and official and servicing every corner of Norway - even down to the tiniest islands, remote wallies and outposts.......
Of course: with tracking, insurance etc.!!! ;)

Festina lente!
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6 years 2 weeks ago #575326 by Horatio
For both international and domestic shipping, I use FedEx.  They purchased TNT and are now a very major shipper in Europe and the surrounding countries.  DHL has lost, or damaged, too many shipments.  Granted, you get your money back, but takes DHL forever to accomplish this.  If you want it to get there in excellent condition, use FedEx.  They have an international economy shipping option.


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6 years 2 weeks ago #575438 by Scott Klubeck
Yeah don't forget the insurance, especially when shipping over seas!  


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6 years 2 weeks ago #575757 by Village Clown
I would love to go to Norway to photograph it.  How about you pay me to hand deliver these to your recipient in Norway!  

Hey, it was worth a shot!  


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6 years 1 week ago #575951 by James L
DHL is who I've always used for international shipments.  


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