Need answers fast with links? For shiping to an APO?

Question

I recently bought an item on e-bay and the vendor is saying that i need to pay extra to ship to apo this vendor is using united states postal service and I am nearly positive it cost the same to ship to me can some one find an official us postal link stating this for the vendor ive been searching but to no avail

Answer 1

Yes, USPS is the same to FPO as any other address in San Francisco or New York City.



Ebay vendors are notorious for ripping buyers off on shipping charges. Get it yourself and resend it.

Answer 2

It doesn't cost any more to ship to an APO

then it does to you...using the USPS...

and that is the only way you can ship to an APO/FPO...



There also has to be a US Customs Document filled out

for each package sent...listing the Contents...

That is probably where the extra charge comes in...



If the Vendor is used to shipping VIA UPS

then there is a lot of extra hands on to ship

it USPS...to an APO...

a) Would have to package for an APO...

(Overseas shipment...)

b) US Customs document...

(Available Free at the PO...)

c) Would have to Hand Carry it to the PO...

d) Wait In Line...

(and NO they are not trying to rip you off...)



If they are used to shipping UPS...

All that is done automatically...(Except the Customs)

and is picked up by the UPS Drivers...



You are lucky that they even agreed to ship it

directly to an APO...90% do not...

Most will only ship to your confirmed address...

So you can Argue with anyone you want...

It isn't going to change a thing...



I have been through it for years...

Even had to have it sent to me and then

I had to ship it to the APO/FPO...

Answer 3

Can I assume you have no where else to send it to (other than an FPO/APO address)? There are numerous websites that you can register on (free to register, small cost to ship) which will give you a "US" address, & then will ship it on to your FPO/APO address. Links below...

Answer 4

The shipper only pays to get it to New York or San Diego. That's it. If the vendor refuses to acknowledge that, don't do business with him.