Lots of customers ask if it’s less expensive to ship gifts overseas themselves, or with another company without our warehouse network. The fact is, either option is going to be more expensive, slower, and add more risk for damage. Compare the estimates in the chart below and you’ll see the GBO difference.
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GiftBasketsOverseas.com
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Gift Company that Ships Cross Border
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Do-it-yourself Gift Shipped Cross Border
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Delivery Method
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Local delivery, gift doesn't cross border
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Gift is assembled by a company in your country and shipped cross border
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You purchase items yourself, gift-wrap it and ship cross border
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Average Cost of Gift Contents (USD)
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$100
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$72
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$60
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Cost of Basket & Gift Packaging (USD)
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Included
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Included
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$12
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$19
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$95
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Customs or Duty Fees (USD)
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$0
NO Customs Fees |
$15 (10%-20% of gift+shipping).
Varies by country, can be requested from recipient, if not prepaid correctly. |
$21 (10%-20% of gift+shipping).
Varies by country, sometimes requested from recipient. |
Customs Documentation Requirements
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NONE
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NONE, provided by gift shipper. However mistakes often cause delivery delays.
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Average Delivery Time
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1-3 biz days
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4-9 biz days
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7-12 biz days
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All-inclusive Cost (USD)
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$119
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$182
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$233
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