We just shipped our first package to our son who is now stationed in Italy. He has an APO address, which is the key to reasonably-priced shipping by the USPS. As the other poster mentioned, it’s inexpensive and quite fast. I never dreamed that he would receive our package in a mere few days!
Score one for the beat-up and often-abused USPS!
Maybe slightly off topic, but the USPS has been complementing the internet extremely well.
I've been getting Priority Mail packages from California to New Hampster in 48 hrs. That's 12 lbs of coffee beans shipped for $10. Hard to beat.
I've bought camera accessories from mainland China and Japan recently and repeatedly via eBay and direct from manufacturer. They've arrived with tracking info in 4-5 business days. Pretty remarkable really to get such service from the other side of the planet and a true boon to commerce.
You’re talking APO AE, right? Can you point me to a calculator as to shipping costs? I have a feeling the lady we’ve had pack our boxes is jipping us.