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question about BMing out of Canada

k, so I received an email from a non-Canadian bookmoocher asking to get 3 of my books for 6 points total

two of the three I've had up for two or three weeks (and are on three wishlists including the person in question)

one I have had up for like a week and is on 14 wishlists

said bookmoocher does have a positive moocher rating

what should I do?

Ellelarondelle
10 years ago

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It, of course, depends on what country you are mailing to, but generally it is better to mail internationally than domestically in Canada. I would go to the Canada Post webpage and figure out how much it will cost to mail the package at the cheapest rate (surface to Europe, airmail to the States). Or, if that seems too difficult, go to the post office with the package and get the best price you can. You do not want to spend more than $3 per point (closer to $2.50 is better), so if the package is more than $18 to mail I would say no, and explain that you will only send them for the full 9 points. I sometimes offer deals for multiple mooches, but usually to the States if I know I will be driving over the border to mail the package or for quite small books.
Cara
10 years ago
so is it the same for anywhere in the same country internationally? 'cause said person has told me only country, not location within it

and I don't ever drive to the states... but at least two of the three could be called "small" (and the third only can't 'cause it's 400 + pages)

Ellelarondelle
10 years ago
@Ellelarondelle, I don't think it makes a great deal of difference for most countries where in the country, it's pretty much the same for the whole country. The States you may want to have a zip code to check, because it might vary a bit, I'm not sure.


@Melanie, My assumption was that the moocher was attempting to get a deal for the three books

Cara
10 years ago