Originally Posted by
Sy Reene
I'm trying to figure out what some of the UK dealers have come up with as a solution.. Eg. my last Merlin order had a whole tracking history that showed package going to JFK and in customs (makes sense right since I'm in NYC?). Sits there supposedly (per tracking) for a few days, then goes to a USPS sort facility in long Island. Delivers a day or two after going local.
However, the package shows up, with only a 1-day USPS Priority overnight shipping label affixed to it, with a return address and company name that I haven't heard of, in Miami Florida?
The Florida company was likely a freight forwarder. They will arrange for the pick up at origin (or the package can be shipped to the local forwarder's office), put it on a ship or plane to a U.S. City, get it cleared through customs and then sent to the recipient via local service, truck, or whatever is needed. They essentially manage it point to point so you don't have to hassle trying to figure out the requirements for international shipping.