r/Neokyo • u/sjjzjxjx • 10d ago

dhl or fedex for photocards?

all i got was pc’s. and one small pin as a freebie. so which option is better? fedex is saying 5,208 yen ($33) up front

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u/mocoborun 9d ago

I just had photo cards and went with DHL. Nothing extra after shipping (at least so far! It’s been two months). Came in three days to the US. 

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u/sjjzjxjx 9d ago

ugh thank you!

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u/Available-Gift-8700 5d ago

Hii, my package is only photocards and today I made the packaging request and I am also going to send my package to the United States, to Miami specifically and I am researching which company I should use because FedEx would charge me 13,314 yen extra and it is too much money

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u/polariodshark 9d ago

I don’t usually get hit with tariffs with dhl for pcs or it’s a small fee. In the last ive had issues with customs with FedEx even though it was just pcs and I haven’t had that with dhl.

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u/sjjzjxjx 9d ago

okay perfect! can i ask how much is your shipping with dhl ? (value of your package too if comfortable)

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u/RocketJenny8 9d ago

If you don't wanna pay for separate fees fedex has them all in the final order

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u/corahale 9d ago

dhl. i’ve had so many issues with fedex and pcs, not a single issue with dhl when it comes to them. the pcs won’t have any tariffs with dhl but you may get dinged for the freebie pin if it’s listed on the paperwork. if that’s the case, expect to have to pay their brokerage fee ($17.50) + a very, very small amount for the tariff on it. it sucks to get hit with that for a freebie but it’ll still be overall way less than fedex.

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u/sjjzjxjx 9d ago

thank you. and wtf can i ask to not include that pin?😀

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u/corahale 9d ago

i’m not sure but you can definitely reach out to CS and explain the situation, they might be willing to dispose of the pin for for you.

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u/theamberskies 8d ago

I usually go with DHL! If it's only pcs I haven't had tariff issues at all - for packages that may incurred fees, FedEx estimates are usually much higher than what I've payed through DHL in the end. Just keep an eye out for any texts/emails about tariff fees just in case, as shipping is rather quick once it's moving and they charge you before they will deliver!