Shipping Snowboards and Skis via USPS
April 23rd, 2008I have been getting a lot of enquires about ordering skis and snowboards from the USA. Snowboards and skis are technically too long to ship via USPS, but lots of companies in the USA seems to be shipping them to Australia using USPS. My USA partner has recently started taking orders for snowboards and skis because of this, but so far he has yet to have any ship to Australia so I can’t tell you if it will work. The risk is the USPS depot in San Francisco will send the package back to my partner. While we don’t think this is likely, it is a risk. If you want to take the risk then you can place an order, or you can wait until I have some more news.
The cost of USPS shipping for a single snowboard is around US$110 and around $75 for a pair of skis. There is no problem ordering other ski gear like boots, jackets, pants, gloves.
Update:
My USA partner tried shipping the skis via USPS and they got blocked at the San Francisco depot and sent back to my agent. My partner now has a high volume UPS account set up so he can now ship skis and snowboards and the cost should be around $100 to $120 to ship. Interestingly, the cost of shipping two skis or snowboards is not that much more at around $120 to $150.
Update 2:
My partner has moved to FedEx – apparently they have a better to deal with. The cost are around the same as UPS. One thing FedEx does offer is very high discounts if the volumes are high so if everyone ordered a lot of large items then the cost would really come down.
Update 3:
Snowboards tend to cost around US$70 to $90 to ship. Skis seems to be larger and cost around US$100 to US$120. The difference depends on the size and weight.
May 30th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Hi,
any news or updates on shipping snowboards to Australia?
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Hey,
I would also like to know if theres any news on this for snowboards as well.
Thankyou.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:14 pm
My agent did try shipping them via USPS and they got blocked at the depot so it looks like this is not a viable option.
On a more positive note my agent has been able to set up a high volume account with UPS that will mean that we will be able to ship boards and skis at around the same price as express postage (in the range of $$80 to $140). This should be up and running when my agent gets back from his holiday.
Carolina
June 24th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Hi Carolina,
I have a pair of skis in California that I would like to ship to Melbourne. Would love to take advantage of your discount shipping rates. Please advise!
Cheers, Dave
June 24th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Hi Dave
As soon as my agent has the final details sorted out then I will be making an announcement.
Carolina
July 13th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
hi,
im also looking to get a snowboard from cali over to australia. any idea of the likelihood of you guys being able to do it, or has anyone else found another way?
robin
July 29th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Hi Carolina
Any word yet as I still have the skis waiting for a cost effective delivery model.
Cheers, Dave
February 9th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Any news on this. Will need to send 2xskis & Boots to AUS in April.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Yes Will – take a look at my latest post. 2 skis and booys are likely to cost in the range of US$160 to US$200 to ship
May 21st, 2009 at 11:50 am
Hi there, i was just wondering where you guys are located as I live in Australia and i am desperate to get a snwoboard shipped over here and is only possible if i organise the shipping.
- Jeremy
May 21st, 2009 at 11:54 am
hello again please ignore my last message i only just realised you guys are located over here
Is it possible to order an item privately or do you have to order it through a shop? I ask this as i am trying to purchase an item off a forum site and have been in contact with the seller and have been told that he will glady ship to Australia if i can organise it.
thankyou
May 25th, 2009 at 3:39 am
I need to ship 2 snow board to Oz…..any help? Chad
February 1st, 2010 at 10:19 pm
just want to check how much to ship 2 snowboards and 2 pairs of blindings to Sydney, would it be cheaper if i ship 3? but am i gonna be charged on the income tax if i ship 3? cos the package will be like USD 1500
February 1st, 2010 at 10:21 pm
I think you mean are you going to be charged GST. The answer is yes if your order is over A$1000.
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:33 am
thanks Carolina~
do u have an idea of how much to ship 2 snowboards and 2 pairs of blindings to Sydney?
March 16th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
when u say the order over A$1000, is that including shipping cost?
July 29th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
hi there,
im looking at buying a snowboard from an online store in the US that doesnt ship to australia.
how can i use this system??
October 26th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
I’ve got the same question as Alison – looking to purchase a snowboard from a few web stores in the US but not having any luck for postage to Australia… specifically for Burton products. Any help?
And I’m also curious about the answer to Ronald’s question re: A$1000 limit before having to pay GST… does it include shipping?
October 26th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Yes you can order snowboards via me. They all have to come via FedEx, but the cost is not that bad.
October 26th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
The A$1000 limit only applies to the value of the item not shipping. This is a recent change customs has made.
February 20th, 2011 at 10:15 am
Hi I was just wondering if you where still sending skis to Australia and if so is it still the same price
February 20th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Yes my USA partners can still ship skis and snowboards to Australia. Yes the price is still approximately the same.
Carolina
March 29th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Hi I have a snowboard and bindings that I bought in the US and want to ship-UPS quotes $350 for the board alone..
Gear is located in MA.
Any help?
Thanks
Ben
April 3rd, 2011 at 7:18 am
Hi Ben
Unfortunately my USA partner only ships items that they have bought. The reason for this is there are strict legal issues in regards shipping items on behalf of someone else that they are not set up to deal with.
May 25th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Hi Carolina
i am wanting to purchse , snowboard boots gloves jacket and pants. i would be buying a snowboard bag also to put everything in it. So it can get posted in one thing not seprate. Could you let me know how much it would cost and if you could help me?
June 6th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Hi,
Im wanting to get a forum youngblood 2009 snowboard what would be the total costing including postage???
Cheers Adam
June 9th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Hi Adam
This is a question best asked on my forum.
June 9th, 2011 at 10:58 am
This is a question best asked on my forum.
November 8th, 2011 at 6:18 am
Hi..
Are you only shipping to Australia?
November 8th, 2011 at 8:24 am
No we ship to most countries.
November 8th, 2011 at 8:55 am
What about Turkey?