First, I found that my shipping speed options are very different than here in Oklahoma... I chose Standard. That's an average of 18-32 days. Whew! I'm used to getting books in 2 days. I'll have to learn to plan ahead! I devour books.
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Standard International Shipping (averages 18-32 days)
Expedited International Shipping (averages 8-16 business days)
Priority International Courier (averages 2-6 days)
So, how much would it cost me? Almost $10.00 for one hardback book. I am an Amazon Prime member and am very spoiled. I don't pay ANYTHING for delivery here. It's cheaper to buy online than to run to the store. And I still don't know what Belizian taxes and duties might be tacked on to this thing. I'm not willing to pay $40.00 to find out right now. I hope to find out more when we go down in Feb. of next year. Maybe I'll ship something to our hotel or something....
Order Summary
Items: | $29.98 |
Shipping & handling: | $9.98 |
Total before tax: | $39.96 |
Estimated tax to be collected: | $0.00 |
Order total: | $39.96 |
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Shipping to Mexico is about the same, although ...there are pitfalls. I once did a test and ordered USED books from Powells.com I ordered used so that the pitfall of Duty could be avoided. My books came, no problem with Customs, or added Duty. When I picked them up at the PostOffice the box had been opened and the packing slip was missing, but the books were there. It too 3 months.
ReplyDeleteYou'll find many expats migrate to e-readers, I know, I know, not the same! However, you get your books, when you want them, no issues. And if you are in a community lucky enough you'll find an English Library.
We use our friends as mules for other stuff. Shipping is hit or miss!