Shipping a Ladybug LBKII to England

[redline]

Can anyone point me towards a dealer willing to ship a Ladybug LBKII (serrated sheepsfoot blade) to England at a realistic charge?

Now this model is discontinued, I have seen it on a couple of websites for $14 to $16, but a typical charge for airmail shipping to England is $25 !!!

I know what the USPS charge, airmail letter post is inexpensive, it only costs $2.40 for up to 3oz.

I have been checking eBay, and only the standard Ladybug seems to appear there.

Any help ???

Thanks.

[Shards of Narsil]

Hi redline,

I usually buy from NGK and tell them to ship by a USPS Global Priority envelope. That's about US$5 but with no insurance and no promise that you'll get anything if it gets lost in the mail. That being said, I've received a Native, Pro-Grip and two SS Jesters that way with no problem <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Drop them an e-mail and see. I think they still have a LBKII if this is correct:

http://www.newgraham.com/spyderco_retired.htm

Best,

Shards

[fredswartz]

I have shipped several knives to Europe in USPS Global Priority envelopes for $5 and have had no problems. You have to fill out a customs form and I usually place value at $26 and describe the item as a &quot;used folder&quot; and put a check mark in the &quot;Gift&quot; box also.
Another option is USPS Letter Parcel Air. I just shipped 3 large Spydercos this way and it was only $7. It may depend on the postal clerk but any small package less than the weight limit should go this way and it is faster and cheaper than USPS Parcel Post Air

Edited by - fredswartz on 4/4/2004 10:34:44 AM

[chux]

If you're interested they still have some at Heinnie.com, they are c &#163;20 IIRC but postage is free. You'll need to email enquiries though as they don't appear on the current website.

"Better gear than good sense a traveller cannot carry."

[redline]

Thanks guys, I think I'll try e-mailing New Graham first, as this is potententially half the price of Heinnie if their shipping cost is sensible.

[steve andrews]

New Graham won't disappoint you.
I have ordered many knives from them. If you just want one knife it will cost you $5.95 and you will have it within ten days!!

[chux]

Redline, please pm me on british blades.

"Better gear than good sense a traveller cannot carry."