Xmas shipping to the UK

[no name 1]

When are you doing it? I think we're doing it this week, to be sure it's there in time.

How do you mail it - USPS? UPS? FedEx?

[Amby 490]

I would have sent them at the beginning of November by USPS on the 4-6 week delivery for cheapness. But I will just send it USPS the normal 7-10 day shipping next week. I should just send Neil's mom money from us so she can buy booze. Would be cheaper.

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

I sent my friend a package for her daughter's b-day 6 weeks ago to the UK, and they just got it this weekend. That is the lovely slowww service you get with USPS. I think if its over a certain weight (i swear this didn't weight more than 5lbs) they can only send the 4-6week route, and that's what we ended up getting. So be cautious with USPS, I'm not sure they'll get there on time.

[no name 1]

I sent my friend a package for her daughter's b-day 6 weeks ago to the UK, and they just got it this weekend. That is the lovely slowww service you get with USPS. I think if its over a certain weight (i swear this didn't weight more than 5lbs) they can only send the 4-6week route, and that's what we ended up getting. So be cautious with USPS, I'm not sure they'll get there on time.

Last year the in-laws got it in 7 days. We shall see!

[thesnowman 1]

We thought about ordering stuff off of amazon, but the exchange rate is killing us. So I am sending all my stuff off this weekend, or Monday 9th at the latest.

I know my parents are ordering alot of stuff of amazon and they get it gift wrapped with them. Saves them a fortune.

[Mary Lou 682]

We sent our first package 2nd week in Nov, they had it in 10 days. Shipped another 2 packages 2 weeks ago and they have only received one of them. We use USPS. Cost a bloody fortune too!!

[catrocks 0]

I'm sending my stuff tomorrow. My mum sent me a package about 2 or 3 weeks ago that I got today, so it was a bit longer than usual but not too bad.

I really don't want to go to the post office because there's always only 2 clerks there and about 20 customers. Always a fun time.

[annelizabeth 1]

I just posted a pressie to my cousin. All it was was a skinny paperback book and a tea towel and it cost me $12 to mail!!!!! Last year I bought online from Boots and Amazon and it was a darned sight easier, although you don't get to wrap and sign them yourself.

I have to say that I have always been pleased with the price and service of USPS. I recently sent a large parcel (a guitar case) and it arrived in about 10 days.

Is the UK mail system still screwed up from the strikes?

[Amby 490]

ok so after reading this I think I'm going to keep the presents for Neil's mom and buy something from amazon or boots cos I drove past the post office today and wanted to cry. it was so packed and only 2 people there too

[no name 1]

ok so after reading this I think I'm going to keep the presents for Neil's mom and buy something from amazon or boots cos I drove past the post office today and wanted to cry. it was so packed and only 2 people there too

I'm braving the Beverly Hills PO tmrow....

[Gemma12nel 1]

I take mine over with me in october, all of em! Works out near enough the same as what your pay in postage!

I have to remember each year to buy wrapping paper for the next year though!

[Amby 490]

I ordered a hamper from marks & spencer last night for Neil's mom. Free shipping and you get to pick the day. He says she will just give each thing away separately as gifts to other people. It was kinda expensive

[no name 1]

I went this morning - took 20 mins. Cost me $50 tho!

[JandC 0]

I sent a box off to my parents in England this morning....hopefully it will get there in time. It bleedin should do for the amount it cost!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

We ordered prezzies from Amazon.co.uk for the boy's parents, and since my parents are flying over to London for Christmas to be with my brother and his family, they're bringing gifts with them for that part of the family. No way I'm dealing with the post office, no how.