2009 Noleen crosslink question

[Simon]

Yes, the idea of "forwarding" stuff is a good option, but last time, I bought something like $500 worth of kits and so the "overhead" costs were split quite a few ways, making it quite reasonable.
The downside of doing what you suggest is that the contents are then only insured for the declared value (<£18 or <£36 for a gift) so if it goes "walkies" it's a big loss.
Also, I think Iron Horse's shipping cost within the states was $20 and then an additional $25 to forward the stuff to the UK, so not much real benefit there.

I'm quite happy to do the same again if the waiting list is big enough.

Col.

I'm afraid its a chance you have to take on the insurance and loss value, but to be honest I never had a problem and I've bought a lot including some high value item's.
I even win item's on ebay from the states and have these item's shipped to a stateside address then forwarded onto me unless its a low value item then there's no point.
I find dealing with individals and companies stateside to very helpfull (and honest) and some companies will even do item's marked  a gift or declared as work carried out.
Now all my dealings have been with MX item's but you get the idea.

Simon