i know a guy contacted me about being willing to ship from australia to the U.S in the next xmas trade. he doesnt expect anything in return either because of the high shipping rate. i cant remember who it was specifically but if i hear from him again if he sees this post ill see what he says.
I think that was me Bowman, but I'm in New Zealand... it's all the same though
both countries are reeeal far away haha.
I won't be able to participate in the bow trade this year, but I'm hoping to have something worth sending for Christmas this year. I haven't even started on my staves yet, as our 3rd child just arrived yesterday, but it shouldn't be long before I can post up some pictures.
I'm just waiting to hear back from NZ Post as to how much a package of that size and weight would cost to ship to USA. I imagine items leaving New Zealand for USA will probably cost more than the other way around. I can get a 30kg vice shipped from USA to my place for under $100. So it just depends how somewhat strange dimensions will affect the cost. I may be able to get quotes from other freight companies that would possibly be cheaper, but we'll see.
As for the trade itself, like I said, I'm just starting out, so I would be more than happy to send something, but I wouldn't want to burden someone with excessive freight costs. I would see it as giving something back to everyone on here, because without this community, it would take me years to figure out something I can discover on PA in 10 minutes. I hope to one day get over the Pacific, but not in the next couple of years I don't think.
