QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV
Thanks MMF.
I would imagine that shipping is pretty high from asia to the U.S. though isn't it?
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I depends on the volume of the shipment, If you can get something shipped using
"Small packet" (less than 2kg, there are also some size restrictions) it won't be that bad.
Naturally it will help if you can combine multiple items to form one order/
HLJ will give you a shipping estimate in EMS & SAL for each Item on their website.
EMS is faster than Airmail and costs about the same or is a bit cheaper(alos provides online tracking) SAL is like 2nd rate airmail and usually takes 2~3 weeks to get there(longest I have ever had a kit take was 2 month over X-mas, it was a BIG Resin Kit).
Either way it is advisable to compare prices with local suppliers and the cost of getting it shipped from the country of origin.
I have seen cheaper either way.
Also check if a comparable produce is available overseas, i.e. squadron, Micro-mark.