Best way to get packets from Amazon etc.

[pierods]

What is the best way to get packages shipped from US online merchants like Amazon ?

Usually things get sent through Fedex or equivalent, and when they come, you pay customs to the shipper.

But I heard you can also have a kind of mailbox in Miami that will automatically forward things to you.

Is there an advantage? Do you need an address in the US to do that?

Thanks

[Chirimoya]

Are you in the capital? I've used P O BOX International for over eight years and they are good.

Welcome to POBI (P.O. Box International)

It costs about US$10 per year + a charge per item received. They provide a P O Box address and a physical address in Miami. You can also send mail via their office.

There are several other options - maybe other posters could provide recommendations.

[juanita]

I have been using Jet Pack for the past 4 years. Good service!

Roberto Pastoriza No. 216
Teléfono: (809) 563-2727
Fax: (809) 563-2666
Jet Pack, S.A. - Servicios De Courier
E-mail:santodomingo@ijetpack.com

[jaguarbob]

I have used business mail for years also,and have great service.
web page
Welcome to Business Mail....

[lollipop]

I use EPS constantly. Very good service.

[alicious]

Originally Posted by Chirimoya

Are you in the capital? I've used P O BOX International for over eight years and they are good.

Welcome to POBI (P.O. Box International)

It costs about US$10 per year + a charge per item received. They provide a P O Box address and a physical address in Miami. You can also send mail via their office.

There are several other options - maybe other posters could provide recommendations.

Chiri- is this service only available if you live in SD?

Approx how much is the extra charge per item?

[Chip]

EPS, Business Mail and Vimenpaq all have a deal worked out with Aduanas that as long as a receipt is included witht eh item shipped, no taxes will be levied for items that have a total cost less than US200.

Not every business has this agreement, make sure that you find out first. Also, Vimenpaq is the cheapest for bringing in packages.

[pierods]

Thanks!

So I don't need an address in the US right?

[Chip]

Originally Posted by pierods

Thanks!

So I don't need an address in the US right?

Yes, a PO box. They all come with the service and you just need to add this address to the addresses on your credit card.

[Chirimoya]

Originally Posted by alicious

Chiri- is this service only available if you live in SD?

Approx how much is the extra charge per item?

I don't think they have offices anywhere else, at least not according to their site. We pay approx. RD$20 for a letter, and a package with a couple of books from Amazon can cost up to a few hundred pesos. There is a cost calculator on the site.