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"Equipaje no acompañado" Shipping, anyone try it?

Has anybody tried this method of shipping?

Meaning you traveled to colombia and you had personal items (new or used) sent via cargo at around same time. Picked them up at airport customs without having to go through a broker, bodegas or pay aranceles.

From what I understand the only thing you have to pay in Colombia is 16% IVA for the declared value of items brought in through cargo company.

Iam thinking of doing this through a company in Los Angeles which charges .99c lb, with a minimum of 250lbs.

Anyone have any experience with this type of shipping ("Equipaje no acompañado"), and also any referrals for trusted shippers in the Los Angeles, CA area?

thanks

By Mamey on Nov 7, 2009, 22:18 in Friendly Talkzone.

Miguel_Clavo says on Nov 7, 2009, 22:51:

If you list the company name you are using, you might get some feedback (good or bad) from PBHers who have used them.

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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mcheasley says on Nov 8, 2009, 05:10:

Mamey, I do it every 2 - 3 months from MIA to MDE... Read my previous post and comments referring to this subject and that should answer any questions you might have... Make it a GREAT day...............

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Mamey says on Nov 8, 2009, 09:05:

Mcheasley, I read your previous posts on the subject which were very informative. I have a couple of questions.

What is the procedure at the airport when you fly in, i.e. do you have to fill out the declaration form noting the unacompanied cargo? Also, within how many days of your arrival, does cargo have to come in? (in my case it i'll be 10 days) What documents/forms have you filled out when you leave cargo at shipping company?

thank you!

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Brian858 says on Nov 8, 2009, 11:33:

I would buy a bunch of used suitcases at your local swapmeet, bring all your things to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Pay $299 and get on the Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas. Departing on November 28th. And Arrive in Santa Marta on December 2 or get off in Cartagena on December 3. Travel in style with class......

http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=10244

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mcheasley says on Nov 8, 2009, 19:28:

All the paperwork was done by the shipping company.. Make sure you tell them Household Items.. And if its used, make sure they write down USADO.... I always fly in the same day or the day after to avoid storage charges.. You take your paperwork to the Customs office at the airport and they ask for your I.D. and sometimes (plane ticket).. They usuallly open 3 - 5 boxes out of 20 -30.... DO NOT offer a bribe to overlook any items (at least in Medellin), as I saw one guy getting the 3rd degree after offering cash to look the other way.. I have NEVER yet, had to pay any taxes... I was told you have up to 10 - 14 days to pick up your items... I hope this helps...............

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Lisa Zee says on Nov 8, 2009, 19:57:

Mamey, can you please give me the link to that company. I live in Los Angeles also. Most post are from Miami to Colombia. I'll be reading here to see what I learn. Thanks

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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mcheasley says on Nov 9, 2009, 17:17:

Lisa, I just wanted to say that I like your new shorts.... sorry, couldn't resist...

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Mamey says on Nov 15, 2009, 05:01:

Lisa,

I ended up sending 340lbs through ServiExpress on Hawthorne Blvd in Lawndale at $1.19c lb, I should be picking up boxes next tuesday sent last friday. I'll post how it goes.

www.serviexpress-intl.com 310-970-0027

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