I need to ship a box of stuff (about 50 lbs) to the US. Does anyone know how I can do that without paying a fortune?
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Rosa del Monte standard size box is 18'x18'x28'H...... they supply
Should be about $25/box..... 5boxes for $200..... that is the special price PHL to RD... hope it works both directions
Should be about $25/box..... 5boxes for $200..... that is the special price PHL to RD... hope it works both directions
That's an amazing price - I tried calling them last week and didn't get an answer. Are these the same standard size boxes the other companies use? I'm in South Jersey, worth a trip to Philly for that. Best we have here is 3 boxes for $200.
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Shipping stuff to the US WILL cost a fortune, many times more per pound than US to DR.
Unavoidable.
That is one problem in buying stuff online and shipping to the DR. Often if you need to return the item it costs almost as much to ship as the item is worth.
Unavoidable.
That is one problem in buying stuff online and shipping to the DR. Often if you need to return the item it costs almost as much to ship as the item is worth.
Thank you CB...I was about to make note of the fact that the OP was talking about shipping from here to there, not there to here.
There is a company that does moving. I think the first reply gave the number. Isn't there a Montero (?) shipping company?
Hummmm.
HB
There is a company that does moving. I think the first reply gave the number. Isn't there a Montero (?) shipping company?
Hummmm.
HB
I realized they wanted to ship from DR to US - just assumed that the shipping companies did shipping both directions. So I presume the containers bring boxes/tanks to DR and then leave full of veggies/coffee/etc., going elsewhere?
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AE
AE.... I spoke to them...twice.
They will come to you.
Yup, 18x18x28H is $25 each... going south - can't speak for the return trip.
fridges were comparable to Awilda.... but again Rosa del monte is closer
Did you try the website ?
La Rosa Del Monte ?
Should work..... but somebody can call for the RD to USA prices.... call the RD office 809-685-6256
Or Awilda in STI 809-576-3205
Happy mudanza day!!
Thank you all for your input. I called the numbers that William posted on this thread. Awilda said that she only ships in one direction, to the DR. Rosa (I actually spoke to Maria) said that they could ship to the US, but it would be about $500 for one box. She did say that it would be better to ship more than one box. For example, it would be around $650 for 5 boxes. I don't have 5 boxes to ship, but if someone else had stuff going to the same area, we could split the cost. I'm shipping to Florida. Just a thought.
I found another company, ENCARGO PAQ, they have an office in a plaza on the main road near Sosua (not sure what it's called), as well as a couple of other offices in the DR. I went in there yesterday, and I was told that a 50 lb box would cost about $275. Much better. I may end up using them.
Thanks again!
I found another company, ENCARGO PAQ, they have an office in a plaza on the main road near Sosua (not sure what it's called), as well as a couple of other offices in the DR. I went in there yesterday, and I was told that a 50 lb box would cost about $275. Much better. I may end up using them.
Thanks again!
With the pricing you received it is no wonder that small entrepreneurial export based business, like the fellow that wanted to make guitars and sell them worldwide, have no chance in the DR.
Why are these costs so high for shipping out of the DR to the US and are so unreasonable compared to the US to DR prices?
Why are these costs so high for shipping out of the DR to the US and are so unreasonable compared to the US to DR prices?
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