crtexcnndrm99 68 Posted August 2 What prices have people payed for shipping various numbers of LPs from AcousticSounds.com in the States? They’ve got a new release that I’m after that won’t be available elsewhere. Lasts time I was tempted to place an order, I recall they had an unhelpful service whereby you have to order, *then* get a bill with the shipping cost. Had to cancel that order... Anyone payed for a single LP to be shipped from them? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob 68 Posted August 2 (edited) I recently purchased an album from them that i really wanted and couldn't find anywhere else. ( Jimi Hendrix Axis Blood As Love. UHQR) Like you was unable to see shipping cost until the bill was generated. Shipping for ONE LP was $141.00 Au dollars. Ridiculous! Edited August 2 by rob spelling 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mat-with-one-t 814 Posted August 2 This is very frustrating, and often typical of US companies. I’ve always noted that shipping within the States is dirt cheap, but evil outside the borders. Thus, I commonly use Shipitto, and I am sure there are other reputable 3rd party shippers. Consistently reasonable and very efficient. Also allow you to buy stuff that is “for local markets only”...... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PKay 1,722 Posted August 2 (edited) you may want to pool with a couple of people as single orders will be expensive. I recently bought a couple of batches from them 8 and 5 heavy records in two orders. The 5 record order was about US$12 each and the 8 box was a bit over US$10 each record. Most of the 8 record batch were 2xLP. Shipping was fast with no damage. You can tick add special instructions requesting a shipping quote before the order is processed. I found the process seamless although 2 of the records are warped and it will be interesting to see how they process the return. Edited August 2 by PKay 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 68 Posted August 2 I recently purchased an album from them that i really wanted and couldn't find anywhere else. ( Jimi Hendrix Axis Blood As Love. UHQR) Like you was unable to see shipping cost until the bill was generated. Shipping for ONE LP was $141.00 Au dollars. Ridiculous!Exactly. Atrocious! I had to let go an order of 6 because shipping amounted to something like 200aud. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 68 Posted August 2 This is very frustrating, and often typical of US companies. I’ve always noted that shipping within the States is dirt cheap, but evil outside the borders. Thus, I commonly use Shipitto, and I am sure there are other reputable 3rd party shippers. Consistently reasonable and very efficient. Also allow you to buy stuff that is “for local markets only”......Great idea, appreciate it. Will seriously consider emailing them for an estimate then.. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 68 Posted August 2 you may want to pool with a couple of people as single orders will be expensive. I recently bought a couple of batches from them 8 and 5 heavy records in two orders. The 5 record order was about US$12 each and the 8 box was a bit over US$10 each record. Most of the 8 record batch were 2xLP. Shipping was fast with no damage. You can tick add special instructions requesting a shipping quote before the order is processed. I found the process seamless although 2 of the records are warped and it will be interesting to see how they process the return.Perhaps a pool would be best. There aren’t any relevant threads for people who might be interested? I’d go in for a few every few months from AP or the other high quality labels, could almost become an organised event..? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PKay 1,722 Posted August 2 1 hour ago, rob said: I recently purchased an album from them that i really wanted and couldn't find anywhere else. ( Jimi Hendrix Axis Blood As Love. UHQR) Like you was unable to see shipping cost until the bill was generated. Shipping for ONE LP was $141.00 Au dollars. Ridiculous! If it is just one album you are after Birdland in Sydney might be able to get it in cheaper. They have some of the Analogue Productions, Impex and Tone Poet as well as a bunch of other labels. They are expensive but it still works out cheaper than your one off AS purchase. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candyflip 2,860 Posted August 2 56 minutes ago, crtexcnndrm99 said: Perhaps a pool would be best. There aren’t any relevant threads for people who might be interested? Pools are not allowed on SNA - sorry. https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/announcement/30-classifieds-policy-read-before-posting/ 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 68 Posted August 2 Pools are not allowed on SNA - sorry. https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/announcement/30-classifieds-policy-read-before-posting/ Ah ok, no worries 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citroen 5,820 Posted August 2 AP will quote shipping costs prior to processing the order for international sales. Standard courier shipping rates are quite high, but you can request a quote for other normal international mailing methods. My last orders of 4 or 5 mostly double LPs, ship within US for free (over US$49) and are sent to my on-shipping service for a cost of NZ$30. Took 5 days to arrive once received at the on-shipping centre. The last quote to send them to NZ direct was about US$75 cheapest method. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goatboy 693 Posted August 2 4 hours ago, rob said: I recently purchased an album from them that i really wanted and couldn't find anywhere else. ( Jimi Hendrix Axis Blood As Love. UHQR) Like you was unable to see shipping cost until the bill was generated. Shipping for ONE LP was $141.00 Au dollars. Ridiculous! That's wild. They shipped mine for $13.00 I've placed one other order with them for two LPs and shipping was $23.00. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hergest 4,595 Posted August 2 Terrible postage price but I have to wonder how come Import CDS from the US on Ebay can send albums free and are often the cheapest price out there? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astrosound 140 Posted August 2 Shipping must be by specially trained pigeons, that's why it is expensive. I am sure, that will be extra quick delivery. Still remember ordered Frank Zappa's CD not available anywhere else, through Amazon, while ago, and I was robbed for about $30. When complained I was refunded I think $10. Usually shipping from US is rip off in comparison with shipping from Germany for instance. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goatboy 693 Posted August 15 Placed an order for three LPs yesterday, and shipping was quoted at US$71. So their postage fees have definitely increased. I’ll now look at a freight forwarder. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 68 Posted August 15 Good idea to update here, even just as a for others. Disgruntled that I couldn’t import AP jazz records at a reasonable, I blew the budget on a sealed copy of Nilf Lofgren’s acoustic live. Lofty expectations...Did you go ahead with the order? If so, what’d ya pick up? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
