[mac freak]

This is fairly random, but here goes.
I need to ship a CD to a guy in Norway. UPS wants $75 to do this, which is out-of-control stupid. What's the cheapest way to send a small package to Norway? If I just stick it in my mailbox with the full address written out, will it eventually get there? Is there some shady pirate hacker shipping company I could use that would be cheap? I need no security nor careful handling...

I bet no one has a clue.

[SVass]

Check with your postoffice (airmail for speed).

[Weyland-Yutani]

I ship things all the time to Norway as it happens

Just use your local post office, use either A or B class mail - it won't matter much in the end (a week maybe) and make sure you write in the customs report that it is a gift.

This should cost relatively little, is very reliable and the least hassle for both you and the recipient in my experience.

cheers

W-Y

[PacHead]

Originally Posted by mac freak

I bet no one has a clue.

I bet you're wrong. Only an idiot would pay $75 to ship a CD to norway, just use the regular post office, it doesn't cost much at all. Send it airmail and it'll get there in a few days.

[tooki]

Just use a USPS flat-rate Global Priority Mail envelope. It's $5 and takes a week or less.

tooki

[ghporter]

Postal shipments are inexpensive, relatively secure, and pretty quick. I bought a CD from a lady in the UK and got it only a few days later. It cost her £1.49 for Air Mail (I'm looking at the package right now). And I've spent a lot of time in Central America and had fantastic service through the USPS. They're well worth it.

[the_glassman]

Use USPS or FedEX Economy.

[mac freak]

Thanks guys!

[OreoCookie]

Unless there is sensitive and crucial data on the CD, another vote for simply mailing it.