Laptop Shipment thru USPS

[magdasal 19]

Actually, I think it is better to just avoid shipping anything of value, like a computer, to the Phillipines...corrupt customs, theft, etc, make it a high risk, expensive proposition. Better to just send her the money and let her buy one there. They are more expensive than here in the US (equivalent models), but you would probably come out ahead after the shipping/fees, etc and with your nerves in better shape.

[Binow 0]

Everytime I send electronics in the Philippines, i use Johnny Air (www.johnnyair.com) It's really safe, no more separate custom fee. (It's already included on the per pound fee charges I believe it's $7.49 per pound for electronics and $5.49 for non electronics.) They have many locations in metro manila and a few provinces. They also offers delivery/pick-up. My wife always pick-up my package at Mega Mall. Actually, I just sent another non electronic package this weekend. and She's expecting to get it this weekend or Monday. DON'T EVER USE USPS for delivering package to the Philippines. Most likely, your laptop will end up in custom and someone need to pick it up there and pay a ridiculous amount.

But I'm in Arizona seems like there is no johnnyair service around here...

[Binow 0]

don't send ur laptop just wait for you to come home here and give it to ur family personally. because with my experience i didn't receive the laptop that my fiancee sent me from japan it was stolen by they're staff i dont know if here or in japan. it was FOREX CARGO SHIPPING. its a worldwide shipping company we trusted them because everyone is using it to send stuffs here in P.I. but i never thought it would happen to me. felt sad about it because that laptop is for our kids plus its an HP TOUCH SCREEN LAPTOP its not just a simple laptop its an expensive one. just sharing my experience =) god speed!

did you send a balikbayan box? I've heard of Forex BB. I've also heard of ABSCBN Balikbayan box , my friend from NC used their service, when it got to the Phils her family noticed a huge tear/hole and some of the items were clearly lost.

[brian and aileen 14]

my fiance sent me a tablet, a camera and an iphone and graphics card with my baby's shoes on it, its already been a month now and i haven't heard anything from it, well its okay if they will ask me some "extortion" which i know its very common but i got a feeling its already stolen, especially my fiance declared it as new. now i keep telling him to find the receipt "due to his carelessness" so i can track it on the main post office. If they stole it well, they better have a good reason when they already face the consequence of getting fired cause they didn't know i worked in a reputable government company for 14 years and and i can track them down. I just waited the 30 days to declare it lost and stolen.

[Removed-02242014 19]

I am an IT guy and as much as I would like to send extra laptops I have to the Philippines I have learned that is not a good idea. When I was there I bought a brand new ASUS netbook for my swetie $220USD (loaded) and a Toshiba laptop on SULIT for $140 USD -- that's much less than postage alone! The Philippines is too close to Japan and China and if you look you can get great deals. Then I send over software.

[Binow 0]

my fiance sent me a tablet, a camera and an iphone and graphics card with my baby's shoes on it, its already been a month now and i haven't heard anything from it, well its okay if they will ask me some "extortion" which i know its very common but i got a feeling its already stolen, especially my fiance declared it as new. now i keep telling him to find the receipt "due to his carelessness" so i can track it on the main post office. If they stole it well, they better have a good reason when they already face the consequence of getting fired cause they didn't know i worked in a reputable government company for 14 years and and i can track them down. I just waited the 30 days to declare it lost and stolen.

Did he send them through USPS? oh my that'd be ridiculous if they were stolen!! I hope they weren't But I'm guessing they're just prolly held at Customs especially you mentioned your fiance declared them as new. I hope the "extortion" amount they gonna ask isnt THAT of a rip off to you. Please post here of any updates once you receive them.

I have tried sending laptops to PI, twice. They arrived well and intact, the item were just opened / inspected that is why another reason to never secretly put any amount or insert them in the item, in the hopes of surprising your recipient. You'll end up surprisingly piss off.!

[Binow 0]

I am an IT guy and as much as I would like to send extra laptops I have to the Philippines I have learned that is not a good idea. When I was there I bought a brand new ASUS netbook for my swetie $220USD (loaded) and a Toshiba laptop on SULIT for $140 USD -- that's much less than postage alone! The Philippines is too close to Japan and China and if you look you can get great deals. Then I send over software.

I got your point but you see I have like 10 laptops sitting around in our house and obviously am not gonna use all of them at same time so was thinking of sending some as a gift to my family and friends, and so that's why I'm here to find out about your first-hand experiences about sending valuable items like those and if you had to pay and how much, etc...Thanks for all your replies!

[SuperDuper! 230]

I am an IT guy and as much as I would like to send extra laptops I have to the Philippines I have learned that is not a good idea. When I was there I bought a brand new ASUS netbook for my swetie $220USD (loaded) and a Toshiba laptop on SULIT for $140 USD -- that's much less than postage alone! The Philippines is too close to Japan and China and if you look you can get great deals. Then I send over software.

This is a man who knows best. +1 !

[Removed-02242014 19]

I got your point but you see I have like 10 laptops sitting around in our house and obviously am not gonna use all of them at same time so was thinking of sending some as a gift to my family and friends, and so that's why I'm here to find out about your first-hand experiences about sending valuable items like those and if you had to pay and how much, etc...Thanks for all your replies!

Just FYI -- Sent A Sony VAIO through USPS (UPS is ridiculously high) cost me $84.31 and took 28 days to get to Cebu (5 days tracked to Manila from Los Angeles).