I just called  a company that does a bunch of intl shipping by boat and
does what  is called loose cargo (less than a container) shipping.  to
properly package the item and get it to new orleans for shipment to
europe (i know backwards) was $180 for up to 40 lbs. with no
controlled items for US  or Destination port.  after that prices jumped
to a rate for up to 500 lbs.  and crating fees the paperwork fees for
controlled items  could  get astronomical as well.  and i  thought
quarantine and inspection fees i was paying were high...
jimt
On Monday, Oct 28, 2002, at 14:17 America/Denver, Kim Brennan wrote:

> On Monday, October 28, 2002, at 02:51 PM, 80 Westy Pokey wrote:
>
>> For what I want to ship it would be cheaper to fly to Germany
>> and pick it up myself.
>
> Hmm, UPS rates are similar, FWIW.
>