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American living in Finland -- need help re: pony postage!!
« on: April 23, 2016, 12:38:30 PM »
I moved to Finland last summer and I plan to sell off a large portion of my pony collection, but I don't really speak Finnish, and I have no idea how much shipping costs. I realize all sorts of things will affect the postage price, such as weight, location, bubble mailer vs. box, etc. Is there anyone else who lives in Finland who can help me out?

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Re: American living in Finland -- need help re: pony postage!!
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2016, 02:41:18 AM »
Giving this a :bump:  for you :)  I'm sorry I don't know much about the postage in Finland but there are Finnish members here so hopefully one will see this and help you
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Re: American living in Finland -- need help re: pony postage!!
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2016, 04:48:44 PM »
Thank you, Ringlets!  :hug:

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Re: American living in Finland -- need help re: pony postage!!
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2016, 08:28:22 PM »
Hmm I don't know anyone from there but i do recall buying from there and there postal service is very good. I believe shipping was about $7 us and the parcel arrived within 5 days :)

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Re: American living in Finland -- need help re: pony postage!!
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2016, 06:20:53 AM »
Google is your friend ;)

http://www.posti.fi/private/pricesandinstructions/

Wow, you found that in English?! Thank you! I feel a bit sheepish now. :blush: It's just that most Finnish websites, when translated into English, don't make much sense. There are a few that have English options (as in actually written in English vs. translated), but I assumed the website for Posti would be like most of the others. I guess it makes sense that they would have a site in English since it's run by the government (as far as I know) and delivers mail worldwide. I should have known.  :doh:

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Re: American living in Finland -- need help re: pony postage!!
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2016, 06:55:21 AM »
Google is your friend ;)

http://www.posti.fi/private/pricesandinstructions/

Wow, you found that in English?! Thank you! I feel a bit sheepish now. :blush: It's just that most Finnish websites, when translated into English, don't make much sense. There are a few that have English options (as in actually written in English vs. translated), but I assumed the website for Posti would be like most of the others. I guess it makes sense that they would have a site in English since it's run by the government (as far as I know) and delivers mail worldwide. I should have known.  :doh:

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Looks like you already found what you need. :) I especially recommend the price list pdf, at least for me the list format is much more informative than any of their calculators etc.

If you're sending ponies individually and are looking for the most inexpensive way to ship (no tracking or insurance), 'Maxi Letter' (see p. 12) is probably your preferred option (you can use bubble mailers or small boxes, see the dimensions specified). However, since the prices are pretty steep these days, it may be more convenient to sell and ship by lots, i.e. as parcel. This option has some sort of tracking number provided, too.

I'm happy to help if you have any questions! I myself find the Posti website pretty difficult to navigate at times and it has nothing to do with language, just the way they present the info. :P
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