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Shipping from US to Slovakia? Last viewed: 7 hours ago

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I am not sure if this is the correct place to ask this but I have an interested buyer for my Gretsch kit but he is in Slovakia. Any one here know of a currier that can do this? FedEx quotes me $1400 for shipping which is insane! Thanks for your help

1962 Slingerland Studio King Blue Glass Glitter
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Psych Red FOR SALE
1972 Ludwig Hollywood 3 ply WMP
1970 Rogers Holiday 22"/12"/13"/16"/18"
Posted on 11 years ago
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USPS will do it.

My drummer buddy buy a vintage Mod Orange in 2005 on ebay.

The seller send it from the USA to Germany with USPS.

You can send the Bassdrum extra and than floor tom and tom in one package.

It will cost round about 200$.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Absolutely USPS.

I already had about a dozen large shipments send to me across The Atlantic and never had a problem. Make sure the box is within 24” X 24” X 16” and you should be able to get it in Slovakia for about 200$.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From TillM

USPS will do it.My drummer buddy buy a vintage Mod Orange in 2005 on ebay.The seller send it from the USA to Germany with USPS.You can send the Bassdrum extra and than floor tom and tom in one package.It will cost round about 200$.

Thanks I checked with USPS and the package is too big to go to Slovakia.

1962 Slingerland Studio King Blue Glass Glitter
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Psych Red FOR SALE
1972 Ludwig Hollywood 3 ply WMP
1970 Rogers Holiday 22"/12"/13"/16"/18"
Posted on 11 years ago
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I ONLY ship USPS Express Mail International. When shipping outside it is essential to nest everything in 1 box or else you can count on doubling cost.

Last kit - 20/13/16 - $300; & this usually requires removing lugs & very carefully packaging. Slovakia may also be problematic, but can't say for sure. You can do Priority but there ain't tracking, which w/ express can be nerve wracking.

Good luck - Chris

Posted on 11 years ago
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From JoeT

Thanks I checked with USPS and the package is too big to go to Slovakia.

Some countries only take very small boxes via the P.O.

Looks like the guy overseas is SOL....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Try DHL. I used them a few months ago, super quick shipping. I sent Gretsch drum kit in a 28x28x28" box to Italy it got to him in 3 days

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Hey Vintagemore2000! How much you paid for the set to Italy using DHL?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I don't know the buyer had an account with them, He paid the ship charge, But I am going to open an account with DHL,I was super impressed with the company, I called them at 3;30 pm Friday evening to set up a pick up for the following monday, the Operator said they would pick it up at 5:00 o;clock, the truck was at my house at 4:45 the driver called me to let me know he was in my area and early, from my house to Italy in 3 days with an oversized package, wow!!! All I had to do was give DHL, the account number and account name.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Try DHL. I used them a few months ago, super quick shipping. I sent Gretsch drum kit in a 28x28x28" box to Italy it got to him in 3 days

Opening one now! Great advice.

1962 Slingerland Studio King Blue Glass Glitter
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Psych Red FOR SALE
1972 Ludwig Hollywood 3 ply WMP
1970 Rogers Holiday 22"/12"/13"/16"/18"
Posted on 11 years ago
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