[StuBeeDoo]

Could any of our members in the USA give me a rough idea of the cost to send an unboxed 1/32 scale car to the UK, please?

There is a car I like the look of on a certain auction site, but the seller hasn't given me a straightforward answer to the question.  I get the impression he doesn't want to get involved with international shipping.

[Kevan]

That should be a red flag to not ignore...doesn't want to ship internationally...what can go wrong 

[KensRedZed]

The reason some sellers won't ship over an International border is because of the possibility of expensive taxes and duties to the buyer. When a buyer is surprised by these things. They may refuse the order at the border, and demand a refund from the seller. It can be a huge waste of time and money for the seller.

Dash Motorsports won't sell anything to Canada anymore for that very reason. I had to come up with another solution to buy Dash parts.

[Brumos RSR]

It’s usually 23.00 USD to ship 1 car from the UK (uninsured).  Graham has been shipping my proxy cars home now for 3 years or so.  It takes approximately 12 days to receive a package.

[KensRedZed]

It’s usually 23.00 USD to ship 1 car from the UK (uninsured).

A seller won't risk shipping anything uninsured, or they stand a chance to lose everything. The price spikes when insurance is added.

[woodcote]

I’ve shipped quite a bit of stuff over from the States, mostly with no problems. Shipping quotes have varied wildly from $20 to over $100 for similar packages. However, I’d absolutely avoid anyone wary about shipping overseas. It’s just not worth the hassle.

[munter]

Surely the seller can look at your feedback and see you are not a scammer?

[StuBeeDoo]

I've resigned myself to continue waiting for one to appear either in the UK or Europe.  I just got over-excited when the one appeared in the auction site. I can't remember how long I've been waiting now - certainly years rather than months.

I've got one in the 2013 Abu Dhabi livery, so all is not lost, I just would prefer a 2011 one to go with my 2011 Mikko Hirvonen Fiesta.  
  I suppose I could have a scout around for a decal sheet for the 2011 car and re-livery the Abu Dhabi one.

[Kevan]

We still don't know what it is you want to buy...SCX Rally car maybe?

[KensRedZed]

The problem is, if you tell everyone what you're looking for. You create your own competition.

Stuart. Tell everyone that you're looking for a '59 Edsel - Rally. A rare car indeed.