Sending a Package Back to the States

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Full Monty Serial expat

Member since 04 October 2013

Full MontySerial expat12 May 2015 16:12:48

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Hi all,

I'm asking for a friend who needs to send a box of stuff back to America. It's quite valuable (several thousand dollars worth of scuba equipment) and fairly heavy (maybe 60/70 lbs).

There's no time limit, so no need to check in as luggage, as it probably won't be needed for the rest of this year. It can be shipped on a slow boat, or over land even. It getting there eventually is pretty important, apart from that there's the issue of cost; again not a big deal as it has to get there, somehow.

So, where in Riyadh could either collect it or accept a parcel - maybe 3 feet square - and get it to the US? If you've used a packing/shipping company and had a not terrible experience, would be glad to hear about it. There's no hurry as he's not leaving for 5/6 weeks, although sending it this weekend would be one less thing to worry about.

Thanks in advance!

Full Monty Serial expat

Member since 04 October 2013

Full MontySerial expat13 May 2015 16:06:29

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Or anyone have experience of sending packages overseas, at all? I've been looking online and everything is to Saudi but not from..

jomcp Active member

Member since 26 April 2014

jomcpActive member14 May 2015 10:28:26

My husband sent paperwork back, which I know is different but he found using dhl the best experience, if you search there website you should be able to,locate an office. I think with something so valuable it may be best to use a reputable company

Full Monty Serial expat

Member since 04 October 2013

Full MontySerial expat15 May 2015 07:50:19

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Thanks, jomcp. I've used dhl for paperwork too and they've always been excellent. Expensive but worth every penny. I just did a search on their website and to send back a package as I describe would cost 28,065 Riyals, a bit pricey! lol

jomcp Active member

Member since 26 April 2014

jomcpActive member15 May 2015 08:15:34

Ouch, maybe not then lol

mannyd Serial expat

Member since 23 April 2014

mannydSerial expat16 May 2015 09:26:46

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why can't your friend send through the post office?

www.sp.com.sa

stressedmom Serial expat

Member since 05 April 2013

stressedmomSerial expat16 May 2015 14:50:20

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Maybe try 4 winds shipping...Usually they move entire houses or apartments, but maybe they would add it to a container headed that way that isn't full.

Full Monty Serial expat

Member since 04 October 2013

Full MontySerial expat20 May 2015 11:25:42

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Thanks, I'll forward that suggestion!

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