USPS Shipping Charges from US to UK

Hi all, please forgive me if i've posted in the wrong forum. However, as someone who has started to purchase a few items from the US, I'd like some tips on what would be typical shipping charges to the US.

I understand that some dollars should be offset for packaging. However, roughly how much should it cost to send any of the following:

1 shirt
3 shirts
6 shirts
1 suit
2 suits
1 pair of shoes

If any members deciding the offer assistance could quote for USPS Priority International AND USPS Express International, I would be grateful.

Many thanks in advance

Clint

Many thanks

Clint

I'm sorry to resurect this old thread, but I do need some more advice. I've had 2 quotes for shipping a suit via USPS Express International mail from the US to the UK. In the first case (via eBay) I was quoted $27 (which is a little low), but I presume the seller had the right amount as they used the shipping calculator. When I enquired about the tracking number, I was told that when they went to the Post Office, the actual charge was $15 more and so they "decided" so ship it via another means (I'm presuming Priority International as they provided a tracking number). In the second case (via Style Forum) I was initially quoted $40 for a suit. When I enquired about the tracking number the Seller claimed that it would cost close to $100 to ship via Express International. Hence they "decided" to ship it via another means (this time without any tracking number). There may be a 3rd case, but I'm waiting for the Seller to reply (yes, i'm chasing for a tracking number). Please note that this has all happened THIS week. Should I just suck it up? I am quite a fussy Buyer and Seller and I am particularly concerned about shipping. I don't like having items that i've paid for in transit for too long so I usually ask for Express International. Can anyone suggest any way that I safeguard against such things? Yes, Express International is expensive. HOWEVER, in either case the seller didn't got back to me with a revised quote. They just went ahead and shipped and then didn't mention anything until I asked. I must admit that this doesn't happen often, but potentially 3 in one week is starting to become a pattern. Any input would be appreciated. Clint

Thank you for your prompt reply. The guide that you gave me is really helpful.

Because of the strength of the UK £, the price difference between Priority International and Express is significant, it is not that greater difference for me.

My question really is regarding any mechanisms that I could use to safeguard Seller sending items out using their discretion, rather than the agreed method.

Other than that, Sellers tend to add a few dollars for materials. However, the prices do seem to vary between them.

Thanks again

Clint

Thanks drducky, I've had around 30 shipments from the US in the last year and they've all been around the $40. I had 2 suits, 6 shirts and 3 ties shipped for $70 via Express International.

I just don't get it. I don't feel that it's appropriate to dictate prices to Sellers, but I don't know what else to do.

Is it simply a question of explaining in great detail what I require and then appearing to be a jerk?

I don't know.

Cheers

Clint