58 What about parcels to SL?
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This article is from the Sri Lanka FAQ, by Prasad Dharmasena dharma@eng.umd.edu with numerous contributions by others.
58 What about parcels to SL?
Following prices are for a 1 pound letter/document from Washington, DC
to Colombo, SL. Prices for boxes may vary depending on the size as well
as the weight. (They also asked for my zipcode)
US Mail (Express Delivery)
Go to a local post office
$14.00, takes about 4 days
[Price check: 02/01/94]
UPS
(800)247-4747
$39.00, takes about 4 days
[Price check: 8/24/93]
Federal Express
(800)247-4747
$52.50, takes about 7 days
[Price check: 8/24/93]
DHL
(800)225-5345
$71.00, takes about 3 days
[Price check: 8/24/93]
If you use a FedEx account the rates to Sri Lanka are much cheaper
than the regular rates ( write a check to the employer and use their
fedex account):
FedEx Letter (upto 8 oz): $22.50
FedEx Pak (upto 1 lb): $26.95
2 lb : $31.00
It can take from 3-7 days to get there depending on the day you send
the package off (call 800-247-4747).
[From: nihal@rs6000.houston.wireline.SLB.COM]
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