Parcel Restriction

[Sharky]

Hi all

i am having a problem with an ebay seller, he states he cant send me a package because no matter how he packs the items (14 carded beast machines figures 10 basics 4 deluxes) it wont fit into our countries size restrictions

i am trying to find some evidence on what the maximum parcel size that aus post will recieve from an international source
any help will be appreciated

[Hursticon]

The box that all my Beast Wars figures came in, all loose apart from TM2 Megatron and a Convention exclusive box, that 1AZRAEL1 acquired from the USA was roughly 4 foot by 3 foot and cost somewhere between $100 - $200USD to ship.

Now, bare in mind that it was 1AZRAEL1 who had this organised to be shipped and he received it before I, so he would be the best person to ask but I'll tell you dude, it was friggin' huge! and I'm pretty sure that 10 basic + 4 Deluxe carded figures would fit in it - Hell, depending on how good one is at packing, you could probably get 20+ carded figures in the box 1AZRAEL1 received.

I hope that helps mate but yeah, probably best ask 1AZRAEL1. ;)

[DarkHyren]

Well if it helps I can tell you that I got a big box back in May with 10 carded deluxes, a boxed deluxe and a boxed Universe Unicron, all in the one larger box from the US.
So I can say with fair certainty that 10 carded basics and 4 carded deluxes should fit in the same size box.
The seller sent it via the USPS (cant recall if it was Priority or Express though) and Australia Post had no problem with that one at all.

From what I could see Australia Post doesnt seem to actually have anything on their site that mentions restrictions of size/weight on incoming packages from overseas, only outgoing ones, so I'm not sure what else to say on the matter.

[griffin]

Not sure about us, but countries usually have similar sizing restrictions these days, for uniformity I guess. A couple years ago, I could post large boxes from BotCon to here, but last year I couldn't.
10 carded basics and 4 carded deluxes, interlocked together - mustn't be much over the size limit though... if at all.

[VERT]

My wife said we do have restrictions. Aust post wont let her post a Giant My little pony cause its to big. But carded figures? Would the box be any bigger than getting a Fort Max posted.

[1AZRAEL1]

The box that all my Beast Wars figures came in, all loose apart from TM2 Megatron and a Convention exclusive box, that 1AZRAEL1 acquired from the USA was roughly 4 foot by 3 foot and cost somewhere between $100 - $200USD to ship.

Man I remember that, cost me about 2 weeks pay back then :p (stupid exchange rate was pretty low)

But yea that box was at least a metre tall, and probably half a metre on either side.Didn't have any problems with it being shipped, but mind you this was a number of years ago, maybe 2005/06? Things might have changed since then, so I am not too sure.

[Sharky]

After some research and some digging i came across this page

USPS - Country Conditions for Mailing — Australia (http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/ab_012.htm#ep1572941)

within the conditions it has the following

Value Limit:

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is $2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

so i think the seller either had an offer for more money or most likely he underquoted my on shipping costs...

either way i am annoyed

i also hope this helps others

[jaydisc]

He might be miscommunicating that it's his outbound restrictions.

Why not just have him break it into 2 boxes?

[Sharky]

He might be miscommunicating that it's his outbound restrictions.

Why not just have him break it into 2 boxes?


he refunded the money without any communication prior to me recieving notification i was refunded the money i wasnt given any other option other then here is your moeny back which i think means he had someone else offer more money or he underquoted in shipping and didnt want the hassle

either way he has not responded to my emails since.

[1AZRAEL1]

Sounds like he reneged for a better deal. Which I think is just a load of crap.

[Hursticon]

I bet you anything Sharky, you were dealing with this guy:

2722

:D

In all seriousness though, I'm sorry to hear about the way this transaction has fallen through. :(
Though, there has been some quite helpful and useful information come out of it in regards to shipping and box sizes, so you've actually probably helped a few people Sharky. :)

[Draksprime]

put a big fat negative on his comments and depending on how pissed off you are lodge a complaint with ebay.

[Sharky]

put a big fat negative on his comments and depending on how pissed off you are lodge a complaint with ebay.

worst thing with that is he has not left me feedback even though i paid within 6 hours of the invoice being issued so if i neg him he will most likley give a big fat negative back :mad:

its annoying cause i wanted the items in the auction.....

[Draksprime]

worst thing with that is he has not left me feedback even though i paid within 6 hours of the invoice being issued so if i neg him he will most likley give a big fat negative back :mad:

its annoying cause i wanted the items in the auction.....

Yeah nothing worse than going through the emotions of winning the auction and then not to get the goods.

[jaydisc]

he refunded the money without any communication prior to me recieving notification i was refunded the money i wasnt given any other option other then here is your moeny back which i think means he had someone else offer more money or he underquoted in shipping and didnt want the hassle

either way he has not responded to my emails since.

Woah. Yeah, that's dodge.


worst thing with that is he has not left me feedback even though i paid within 6 hours of the invoice being issued so if i neg him he will most likley give a big fat negative back :mad:

I'm pretty sure sellers haven't been able to give buyers negative feedback for a while now. Neg away!

[Eruntalon]

Sharky, I'm sorry to hear about your predicament.

Just for examples sake, I just received a large package from the states and the box is 20"x16"x16".

[jaydisc]

Sharky, I'm sorry to hear about your predicament.

Just for examples sake, I just received a large package from the states and the box is 20"x16"x16".

You sure that's right? That's quite small. In metric, that's 8cm x 6cm x 6cm.

[Eruntalon]

You sure that's right? That's quite small. In metric, that's 8cm x 6cm x 6cm.

20 inches by 16 inches by 16 inches.

[Sharky]

You sure that's right? That's quite small. In metric, that's 8cm x 6cm x 6cm.

it is about
20 " = 50.8 cm and 16 " = 40.64 cm

[1AZRAEL1]

Yea I thought that looked wrong.

Well all I can remember is the box I received was quite substantially bigger than that.

I'd say the guy has done the dodgey, so I would give him a negative.

[jaydisc]

20 inches by 16 inches by 16 inches.


it is about
20 " = 50.8 cm and 16 " = 40.64 cm

Sorry guys. I had it backwards. But that still doesn't seem very big. I've had much bigger boxes come from RK.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh he pulled a swindle on you. JD is right, he could've simply divided them up and shipped them in two separate boxes. Size restriction my ass. 14 carded beast machines figures 10 basics 4 deluxes is pretty much a packed and parceled G1 Scorponok aint it? What about G1 Fort Max? Is this guy saying that's too big to be sent internationally as well? Bulldust.

Wait and see if he relists it. If he doesn't, you'll know he received a second offer from some other chump.

[gdmetro]

I know someone posted on this issue previously but I can't find it.

I'm thinking about getting a Fort Max but I have a few concerns, one of which is shipping restriction.

Does anyone know whether we aussies can still import a Fort Max from the US?

Do the dimensions of the fig + any additional height/width/length make it feasible to be shipped under the restrictions?

According to wiki- it only stands 22inches? where as the sizing allows for 46 inches of height? So there shouldn't be a problem right?

[blackie]

its based on where its shipped from
base mode is the best bet to import from the us ;)

[UltraMarginal]

Wow, sounds like he either got a better offer, or is just a jerk.:mad:
As far as I know sellers cannot give negative feedback any more, so go ahead and burn the guy.
I'd report him too, simply because the auction is a binding contract on both sides of the sale.
unless you are planning on waiting incase he re-lists and you can bid again. maybe more trouble than it's worth.


I have had massive boxes shipped from BBTS, they ship UPS AIR SERVICE
Usually arrives in 3 to 5 business days - trackable. There are no duties or taxes if order is under $1000 AUD.

these boxes are huge and they are delivered to my work address directly. No hassle or fuss, not cheap untill you're shipping a bunch of stuff, but for the 14 figures you're talking about they could ship the lot for maybe $40 - $70 at a wild guess, based on what I've recieved.

anyway, I hope you can find what you're looking for somewhere else, cheaper.

[canofwhoopass_87]

I know someone posted on this issue previously but I can't find it.

I'm thinking about getting a Fort Max but I have a few concerns, one of which is shipping restriction.

Does anyone know whether we aussies can still import a Fort Max from the US?

Do the dimensions of the fig + any additional height/width/length make it feasible to be shipped under the restrictions?

According to wiki- it only stands 22inches? where as the sizing allows for 46 inches of height? So there shouldn't be a problem right?

Ya that was meeeeee!

The past few months have been perfect for a G1 Fort Max purchase, considering the AUD has been so strong. When I bought mine a couple of months ago, I had to slowly work with my seller as he visited the US post office and got quotes. My understanding is that with the new size restrictions brought in by the USPS, you can no longer ship a MIB G1 Fort Max to Australia.

The only option is to buy a loose one and have him transformed to base mode. When I got mine, I'm pretty sure only the legs were folded up. I was told that the (recently updated) maximum USPS parcel dimensions are 55x55x55cm, with Fort Max being some 52cm from head to toe in robot mode, which doesn't leave much room for bubblewrap and foam.

Again, if the seller can simply transform him into the smaller base mode you can easily get away with Priority International, which will set you back about $100AU. If the seller isn't a collector and doesn't know how to change to base mode, link her/him to

http://botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1987/instr_fortress_maximus.jpg

Obviously you'll want to detach the ramps and Cerebros head to free up more space inside the box as well.

Good luck with the hunt!

[gdmetro]

Ya that was meeeeee!

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Good luck with the hunt!


Thanks for the advice!

Guess I have a lot more to think about before getting this guy.

[GoktimusPrime]

FYI Fortress Maximus stands at 55cm tall and 35cm wide in robot mode, 78cm long x 42cm wide in starship mode and 30cm tall x 55cm long x 42cm wide in city mode. Weighs 5kg. City mode is probably the most compact (with ramps folded up of course ;)).