Actually, the are some option with USPS to get some types of international
tracking and/or confirmation. But, I ship quite a few things to Europe
*without* confirmation. I offer insurance to the buyer, but it's rarely
used.

All in all, I have had good luck with USPS internation air letter (up to 4
lbs). For heavier things, I use standard international surface, with no
problems.

For a level of tracking, you can use Global Priority Mail (up to 4 Lbs).

I have not used overpriced UPS for years. USPS is the way to go. And, I
can ship without waiting in line at the post office by using Endicia.com.
Recommended.

Jon

On Tue, 28 Nov 2006, Roger Sisler wrote:

> I have had several inquires from Germany, and Netherlands, ect, to
> purchace parts from my store on ebay. I suppose the reverse is very
> possiable. Just contact them and ask. In my case, I sold no parts to
> Europe. I only ship with delivery confermation. With UPS, this is standard
> and very expensive.With the USPS it is olny avaliable on "letter rate",
> and costs $7.90 in addition to the shiping charges.I think all these
> European countries have dutiable taxes and brokerage fees like Canada.In
> the end, it cost lots and lots to ship to Europe. Without delivery
> confermation,if the parcel gets lost(or worse), how is the recipient to
> believe you actually sent it? Then if it dosent get  there , how do you
> know they are telling the truth?The $7.90 from USPS is cheap, in my
> opinion.I loose most foreigh sales this way.Oh well.
>
> Without delivery confermation,it can be cheap. I just dont need the
> issues.My choice.
>
> On the other hand, shipping into the  good ole USA is probably cheap, as
> there are no dutiable taxes or brokerage fee,as far as I know.Never
> actually done this.
>