I just contacted DHL and Fed Ex for a 2 lbs, 18x12x12 inch box, next day delivery from (zip code) 92346 to 08088, I am getting a quote of approx. $100.00 That seems really steep. Who do you all use and how can I cut those costs? Thanks for your help in advance.

Robyn what are you shipping that requires that big of a box.. yet still weighs only 2 lbs.?

I've used DHL over 150 times since '03.

Terry I PM d you . I am shipping a 5 inch tort.

Robyn I 'mailed you at rkohr

I'd try a smaller box and also make sure when your shipping overnight DHL that you want the package to arrive by 3PM and not 10:30AM. That really makes a difference in the shipping cost. Many times the package will arrive a couple hours before the 3PM deadline.

I always ship DHL.

I would like to suggest that if you are shipping down south that you spring for the extra money for an earlier arrival. Now I don't follow the weather else where in the country but in south west Florida its getting up in the mid 80s. everyday. Im sure inside a box inside a truck the temps could get even higher.

Research the weather for not only the shipping city and the destination city but also the routing city.

thanks RFBT will do.

Hi Robyn,
To get the cheaper rates you need to get an account with DHL. It just amazes me what they charge non account holders for shipping.
The box I just sent Anja and Kelly was 5lbs and they charged me $48.78 with all the surcharges.

Danny

I just got my to russians a couple of weeks ago through DHL from Nay and it was 86.00. Call a couple of times, I found I got a different price each time. But definatly sign up for an account it is definatly cheaper that way.

Cool im getting 4 russians shipped monday to houston and its before noon (DHL). Thanks for your question crazy i also had the same question.