Sending books to India from US

DIVIN

Hi All,

I'm moving to India next months. I have got some books which I want to ship to India. Kindly tell me what are the best options?
I heard thru cargo ship is the cheapest option isn't it?

Please let me know...

Thanks in advance to all valuable comments.

wonderwomanusa

Alas, "bookpost" (international media mail) is gone.

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yup. Container cargo is the cheapest option, but how much do you have?? If it is like a bag full, you can make an ass of someone who can carry it for you :P

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devchecks

Hi DIVIN,
Yes, ofcourse books can also shipped to India. But it all depends upon the size/weight of the container box that is going to be used for shipping.

danield

Someone provide more help. I am in a similar situation.

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manojb

I had about 60 pounds of books and I used a USPS M-Bag. The books arrived after 4 months.

http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/immc2_023.htm#ep2221216

Min wt: 11 lbs, Max wt: 70 lbs

At the time, Surface Mail M-bags were available, and cost a $1/lb, but looks like now Surface Mail M-bags have been discontinued.

Airmail M-bags are expensive, $56.10 for the first 11 lbs and $5.10.

ISAL M-bag postage is $3.25/lb.

http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/immc2_036.htm#ep2401593

Raghu.Kumar

Hi Divin,

I know someone who can ship it for about 100 dollars in a box size of 18"x18"x18" max weight of 60 pounds.

Raghu

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