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Postage Prices
« on: February 10, 2026, 05:06:57 pm »
The vast majority of my engines were sourced from the U.K and the U.S.A and the postage was really acceptable, then virtually overnight it went up to ridiculous amounts.

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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2026, 08:58:10 pm »
Who sets these postage prices? Same seller two different engines and very different postage prices -

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I can't tell you the last time I bought from overseas, but it's been a while, damages, no real viable ins, & shipping cost have kept me away.
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« Reply #3 on: 8 hours ago »
I've seen some ridiculously high ones myself, but you obviously have me seriously beat in this department Jim ... unfortunately for you.

Makes you wonder how Jin keeps his shipping down as low as he does.

I would say Jin's packaging protocols are his form of "insurance" for international shipping!
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I've seen some ridiculously high ones myself, but you obviously have me seriously beat in this department Jim ... unfortunately for you.

Makes you wonder how Jin keeps his shipping down as low as he does.

I would say Jin's packaging protocols are his form of "insurance" for international shipping!
I believe the government of China subsidies the postage for a lot of international dealers.

It would seem like some sellers in other countries tend to offer a low selling price and mark up the shipping and handling to compensate.
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