Hello.
I've been ordering some stuff from Unites States lately. Every time I tell someone that I've placed an order, they ask me about the shipping methods I go with and delivery time frame.
Since shipping charges will very much depend on what you order and shipping weight, the delivery time remains almost the same for most of my orders. I do not use Fedex or DHL. I use the cheapest shipping available, that is United States Postal Service.
I mostly shop on Amazon.com but I'm sure most of the online shops would let you choose if you want USPS Express Mail service, or the standard Priority Mail International Parcels. I have tried out both of them and I share the details below:
Service Type: USPS Express Mail International Parcels
- Delivered, November 28, 2011, 1:59 pm, MALDIVES
- Addressee not available - Will attempt delivery on next working day, November 27, 2011, 3:45 pm, MALE, MALDIVES
- Arrival at Post Office, November 27, 2011, 1:29 pm, MALDIVES
- Customs clearance processing complete, November 27, 2011, 1:25 pm, MALDIVES
- Customs Clearance, November 27, 2011, 1:18 pm, MALDIVES
- Processed Through Sort Facility, November 27, 2011, 11:15 am, MALDIVES
- Processed Through Sort Facility, November 23, 2011, 11:16 pm, ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)
- Arrived at Sort Facility, November 23, 2011, 11:15 pm, ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)
- Shipment Accepted, November 22, 2011, 8:53 pm, BROOKLYN, NY 11256
- Electronic Shipping Info Received, November 22, 2011
- Delivered, January 8, 2012, 10:59 am, MALDIVES
- Addressee not available - Will attempt delivery on next working day, January 05, 2012, 9:59 am, MALDIVES
- Arrival at Post Office, January 04, 2012, 10:23 am, MALDIVES
- Customs clearance processing complete, January 04, 2012, 10:23 am, MALDIVES
- Customs Clearance, January 04, 2012, 10:21 am, MALDIVES
- Processed Through Sort Facility, January 04, 2012, 10:20 am, MALDIVES
- Processed Through Sort Facility, December 29, 2011, 6:10 am, FOREIGN CENTERJERSEY CITY NJ 099
- Arrived at Sort Facility, December 29, 2011, 6:09 am, FOREIGN CENTERJERSEY CITY NJ 099
- Depart USPS Sort Facility, December 14, 2011, KEARNY, NJ 07032
- Processed through USPS Sort Facility, December 14, 2011, 5:53 am, KEARNY, NJ 07032
- Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility, December 14, 2011, 2:56 am, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603
- Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility, December 14, 2011, 2:55 am, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603
- Electronic Shipping Info Received, December 14, 2011
Express Mail costs only around USD 5/- more than Priority Mail but as you can see above, it is way more faster.
Hope this help you make an informed decision when choosing a shipping method for your orders from the United States to Maldives. Needless to say, these details are for shipments for myself in recent months. Your mileage may vary, but I guess, not by much.
Laterx.
9 comments:
USPS has a knack for being late always plus i have lost a few items in the mail through them and amazon had to replace them for me... but packages i receive through DHL are the fastest. delivery... 2 to 3 days.
thanks for sharing. really needed such price comparison and i have few items needs to buy urgently. I think this will help alot.
about the above comment. ofcourse DHL is way faster but you pay lots and lots of more money in to it to get it faster than express mail and priority mail.
Ali Hasen Didi ( aka murder) ::
Funny ... I never lost anything enroute with USPS ...
I must have been lucky I guess ... :)
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I am very new on Amzon delivery , how much will it cost to ship the item on this link below on Amazon store?
http://www.amazon.com/G-DD8018-WOMENS-SUNGLASSES-ALL-COLORS/dp/B001JQ3ZU6
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How can I receive a parcel from Bangalore to Maldives???
Anonymous ::
May be you can use a fast courier service ...
I like EMS ... cheaper than DHL and FedEx ... :)
This is a good comparison about the difference of standard and priority mail from the United States. There are lots of companies in the US that offer USA postal service. All you have to do is to find the best one to carry your package. Anyway, this comparison really helps.
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