News about Shipito Airmail shipping method

Starting January, 31 for warehouses in California and soon coming to Oregon location, Shipito Airmail Express will be available to almost all countries in the Shipito shipping calculator.

1. For lighter packages it will be cheaper than it is now. The exact price differences depends on the destination, but most packages under 20 lbs will be less expensive than it is now.


2. You will get the actual tracking number at the moment of mailout from our warehouse, there will be no waiting until package arrives to Belgium.


3. Process is still similar, packages will be transported to Belgium and then shipped with tracking to the final destination, but due to the improved infrastructure, the whole process should be faster.


4. Airmail Economy maximum weight will be limited to 4.4 lbs (if you already have heavier package selected for Airmail Economy, it will be still shipped using the old Economy method). No more confusion about Airmail Economy sometimes shipped as EMS.

Additionally:

• No lithium battery restrictions.


• Dimensional weight is not used. This is extremely important as most of packages by DHL, Fedex, TNT are charged as DIM weight.


• Airmail Priority service stays unchanged

Update (November 06, 2013)
Shipito Airmail can no longer be used for shipping lithium batteries

Russian shipping forwarder Shopotam (ex. EbayToday) offers more shipping methods bypassing Russian Post

Many major shipping forwarders offer alternative shipping methods bypassing state postal services and major courier services like DHL, Fedex, UPS. This allows to get better pricing and/or faster delivery. Moreover alternative shopping methods are more secure than state postal services.

For example, one of the biggest shipping forwarders in Russia Shopotam (former EbayToday) offers express delivery by SPSR Express and economy delivery by Boxberry. Both bypass Russian Post completely. And while you can deliver by SPSR Express much faster (5-10 days), the rates are comparable with USPS Express Mail International (EMS).



You may find more details on the Shopotam web-site.

Shipito opened a warehouse in Austria (Europe)

Shipito opened a warehouse in Austria. For start, it is available to all clients with Virtual Mailbox and account verified to at least 50%. They will lift this restriction in few weeks. Consolidation is available, shipping rates can be found in the shipping calculator.



Now that Shipito has a warehouse in Europe, I'll be more willing to try some European private shopping clubs that don't ship outside the European Union. Although prices are usually higher in EU than in the USA, some items are not sold in the USA and some are to heavy to ship them from the USA.

Update (February 08, 2013)
The Austrian warehouse is available to all customers, and the shelves are filling up already.

All customers are able to use the European address provided in their account for purchases all over Europe (UK, Germany, France, Austria, etc.). Nearly every European store (like Tommy Hilfiger, ebay.de, Amazon.de, Esprit, H&M, etc.) is shipping to the warehouse.

The location provides all services available (content photos, special requests, consolidations, etc.).

Shipping methods available at start: Austrian Postal Service and FedEx. For Austrian Post only real weight is used (not DIM weight).

On January 27, 2013 USPS will increase prices on its services

Postal and courier services increase prices every year. Unites States Postal Service (USPS) is not on exception. On January 27, 2013 new prices will come into force.

Remember to send your packages before the weekend at old rates.

Get $15 from Fab private shopping club for FREE

Get $15 from Fab private shopping club for FREE via the instructions below:

1. Log into your Fab account or register at Fab for free via this link


2. Get $10 credit by clicking onto this link


3. Get $5 credit by clicking onto this link


4. Update (25.01.2013): Get $5 credit by clicking onto this link


5. Add an item or several items onto the shopping cart and proceed to checkout to redeem the credit.

It may take a few hours to see this credit become active in your account.

Fab is Everyday Design. Fab's mission is to help people better their lives with design. Millions of people around the world use Fab to discover everyday design products at great prices, to connect with the world's most exciting designers, and to share their favorite design inspirations.

Fab shipping within the USA starts from $4.95, but you may get FREE shipping if you spend $75 or more. Fab doesn't ship to U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico, but it ships to Canada and US freight forwarders like Shipito. Here is one of my Fab packages in the Shipito warehouse:

Coupon codes from Mastercard for top U.S. online stores (January 2013)

• Aeropostale
  
  $9.99 USD shipping on orders of $100 or more when you use Coupon Code MC51 at checkout.


• Gilt Groupe
  
  Free Shipping on all orders. Use promotion code MC51


• Shoes.com
  
  Receive 15% off your shoes.com order promo code MC15


• Saks
  
  $19.99 shipping on orders of $99 or more only at Saks.com. Use promo code MC51


• Bloomingdale's
  
  Free standard shipping with Promo Code MC51


• InterMix
  
  $20 Flat Rate Shipping orders above $200. Use promotion code MC51


• Jos. A. Bank
  
  Save 20% on purchases at Jos. A. Bank with code MC51


• Chefs
  
  60% Off Shipping on orders over $100. Use promotion code MC51


• MotoSport
  
  50% off Shipping on all orders. Use promotion code MC51


• The Children's Place
  
  Free Shipping on all orders over $100! Use promotion code MC51


• Sears.com
  
  Save 60% off shipping and handling with coupon code MC51


• yLang
  
  Receive duty free and free shipping on all orders with the coupon code MC51.


• Garnet Hill
  
  Enjoy free Shipping on orders of $100 USD or more at garnethill.com. Use promotion code MC51


• Guitar Center
  
  Get Ready To Rock With 15% Off Orders Over $299. Use Coupon Code MC51


• The Woodwind & Brasswind
  
  Save $20 On Band & Orchestra Gear Orders Over $100 With Coupon Code MC51

Gilt Groupe cash back and promo code (coupon) for international shipping (January 2013)

Mastercard offers an exclusive promo code (coupon) for Gilt Groupe private shopping club (flash sale site, private sale site, fashion sale site, designer sale site).

Offer: Free international shipping
Promo code (coupon): MC51



Terms and conditions for using the promo code (coupon):
Free Shipping on all international orders. Promotion valid on any orders on Gilt. Not valid when shipping to multiple addresses or on multiple orders. No adjustments to prior purchases.

Promotion is valid online only with use of MasterCard. Some items are not eligible for international shipping. Valid only when shipping to destinations outside the United States enabled for shipping on gilt.com. Coupon code MC51 must be entered at checkout to qualify for promotion.

Some orders may already qualify for reduced rate shipping or other promotions. This promotion will not apply to such orders.

Promotion applicable on mobile orders.
Website terms and conditions of service apply. Excludes Japan. Promotion is valid from 12/17/2012 until 01/30/2013. Limited time only, while supplies last.

Here is where to enter the promo code (coupon) on Gilt web-site during checkout:



Not a member of Gilt yet? Sign up for free using the invitation link and get $25 off your first purchase.

And don't forget about cash back. Currently Extrabux allows you to earn 3% cash back at Gilt Groupe:



Here is my cash back for the december 2012 purchase at Gilt:



Steps to follow:

1. Register at Gilt Groupe private shopping club, if you don't have an account there yet. Make sure to use the invitation link to get $25 off your first purchase.


2. Register at Extrabux cash back service, if you don't have an account there yet.


3. Log into your Extrabux account, find Gilt there using the search box on top of the page. Navigate to the Gilt Groupe page on Extrabux and and hit the "Start Shopping" button.


4. Log into your Gilt Group account and add items onto the shopping cart.


5. Enter the MC51 promo code at checkout.


6. Enjoy free international shipping and cash back!

Free eBook Windows 8: 50 Questions and Answers You Need to Make a Decision

Fill out the form and get the following Windows 8 ebook for free (Normally $9.95): "Windows 8: 50 Questions and Answers You Need to Make a Decision"

Warehouse sale on LeftLane Sports private shopping club today

HUGE Winter sale today everyone! LeftLane Sports cleans up the warehouse to make room for the new stuff.



LeftLane Sports is a private shopping club selling outdoor and sporting apparel, footware, gear and accessories. It ships not only within the USA, but also to select countries worldwide.

Blowout sale on Zulily today

Blowout sale on Zulily today.



Zulily is a private shopping club for moms, babies and kids. It offers international shipping to many countries.