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Hi

I have been trying to find the cheapest way to get about 20kgs of stuff back to England as i will be leaving Hanoi soon and even through the main post office it's going to cost over $200.

Is there a cheaper way?

posted about 6 months ago by Brizzle - viewed 290 times
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answered about 6 months ago by rain_bow1983

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the shipping cost in Vietnam is so crazy, even u use DHL, UPS, FEDEX, or Vietnamese post office. i used to pay 50$ to send a letter to American till i found a company who is agent of DHL,UPS... their cost seems to be much better, u can try too: Mr Thien:0982734284. but i am not sure how his English.

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answered about 6 months ago by hippo

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Around the corner from the post office there is an EMS office. You should try there as the prices are quite good and cheaper than the big names. I ship with them alot oversea's and never had any major issues.

They also have a few diffrent options for the shipping time so if your not in a hurry you can save some money.

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answered about 6 months ago by sandyg

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As it's only 20kg try contacting the airline about unaccompanied baggage or even excess - BA charge 60 pounds($120 -advance payment online) for that weight of excess (it's slightly more if you pay at the airport) - perhaps there is some similar service with the airline you are using?

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answered about 6 months ago by Brizzle

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Thanks for all your advice. Just in case anyone else has the same problem here's what i found out.
To send a box of your stuff home cheaply through the main post office you have to address it to yourself to avoid higher charges and tax. Found out 20KG will cost about $60 to arrive in about 3 months.
Checked with my travel agent about unaccompanied baggage and with Thai Airways, if you check the bag in at their office near the airport at least a day before your flight it'll cost $4 per KG or $25 per KG if you check in the same day.
Hope this is useful!

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