Whats the best way to mail a package internationally?

[hamster]

Preferably one that won't cost me my first born child.

[thatgirl2478]

USPS First Class International. If it's not too heavy it won't cost much. Last time I checked a 1.5 pound box to Canada was about $18. If you print it out online (if you know how much it weighs - I use a digital food scale) it's cheaper than in the post office and you can fill out the customs forms online.

[alleinesein]

It all depends on what you are sending. Priority Mail Flat Rate wont cost a huge amount but if its a smaller item it would be cheaper to send it first class.

[candyland]

Post office is generally cheaper. How big and how valuable is the box?

[hamster]

Going to the post office at 2:45 on a Friday was not my best move.

[UnderProtest]

Jan 9, 2015 17:46:18 GMT -5 hamster said:

Going to the post office at 2:45 on a Friday was not my best move.

Where were you sending it?  I've had a little trouble getting packages from the US lately.  They keep getting stuck in Customs.

[candyland]

Buy postage online from USPS. It will save you a little.

[hamster]

Jan 9, 2015 18:03:40 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Jan 9, 2015 17:46:18 GMT -5 hamster said:

Going to the post office at 2:45 on a Friday was not my best move.

Where were you sending it?  I've had a little trouble getting packages from the US lately.  They keep getting stuck in Customs.

Spain.

Only $22. Not terrible. 

[UnderProtest]

Jan 9, 2015 18:18:59 GMT -5 hamster said:

Jan 9, 2015 18:03:40 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Where were you sending it?  I've had a little trouble getting packages from the US lately.  They keep getting stuck in Customs.

Spain.

Only $22. Not terrible. 

Holy shit that is cheap.

[hamster]

Jan 9, 2015 18:26:33 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Jan 9, 2015 18:18:59 GMT -5 hamster said:

Spain.

Only $22. Not terrible. 

Holy shit that is cheap.

It was a pretty small, lightweight box.

[candyland]

Good price.