My experiense selling stuff...

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In the last few months I have shipped perhaps 100 cameras and lenses to every continent, and not a single one has been lost.

Yep. I had that one package take a long time, but have not had any other problems shipping via USPS, anywhere. This includes the notorious countries like Brazil, Italy, Russian Federation.

I won't share all of my shipping techniques here, but if anyone is interested, send me a PM.

Shipping internationally takes no more time for most people than
Shipping domestically. From time to time I grab a handful of customs forms at the post office so I can fill them out at home rather than while waiting in line.

No forms for me, I just do it online, or via Endicia. It's trivially simple. No waiting in lines at all.

 

[lilmsmaggie]

The camera in my avatar was shipped to me in California via Express Mail Service (EMS) from China. Fully insured -- Took 7 days.

The EMS partner in Australia is Australia Post - Express Courier International

 

[ramosa]

I have sold a couple things (e.g., cameras, lenses) on RFF recently and, before that, a few things via ebay. I have only sold to people in the United States. Payments go via Paypal and are shipped only to confirmed addresses. I always send via US Post Priority Mail, with signature confirmation and insurance. I have had no problems this way.