i need to ship something to the philippines

[Young Grasshopper]

i want to ship a digital camera out to the philippines. called fedex and found its about $90. sure seems expensive, on top of that there will be a customs fee. does anyone know on what this is based on? is it based on the value of the product? ive heard if i mark it off as a 'gift' they dont charge anyone. any advice would be helpful.


thanks

 

[buck]

That doesnt seem right at all. Any time frame?

 

[Farang]

I know a guy going to the Philippines later this month that will take care of it for you for $80. Ship him the box and he re-ships it once he lands, no customs.

 

[BoomerD]

QUICK! Give it to this lady...
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=38&threadid=2254572

She can deliver it when she swims home.

 

[ISAslot]

Go to the post office, I've shipped a package to the Philippines for around $20, and it's cheaper if you don't need it there quickly.

 

[zeruty]

that sounds reasonable for fedex... an envelope going to the Philippines can be $60