My mother and I are planning another trip to Paris in November of this year and LOVE the markets - especially the ones with furniture and have always wanted to bring/send something back. We were wondering if anyone out there has purchased large items (especially from the flea markets) in Paris and shipped them back to the states. If so, how did you go about it? Any massive problems? Was it horribly, prohibitively expensive? Any and all advice greatly appreciated :-)
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Haven%26#39;t done it but am confident that any dealer who sells furniture to foreign visitors is set up to organize the shipping for you. I%26#39;m sure it will be quite expensive, aren%26#39;t you..?
gisparis.com/paris_shopping/flea_market.htm
frommers.com/destinations/paris/S28602.html
http://linktrim.com/28d (only in google %26#39;cache%26#39;)
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Thanks for the links :-) And yes, I am pretty sure I%26#39;m going to have to really, really, really (reallt) love something to send it home!
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I help Americans shop for art and antiques here and one of the best shippers in the city is Camard. Their warehouses are climate controlled and they are impeccably professional.
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The french postal system is incredible. I ordered perfumes on-line on a Thursday evening and had them in my hand the following Tuesday, 12 noon. We can%26#39;t get letters across the country that fast!
The French take great pride in their postal system - I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll be very impressed.
BTW - the postage cost was neglible. I%26#39;m sure it will be MUCH more for furniture, but I%26#39;d expect the system will be just as efficient.
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At St-Ouen, most dealers will have a shipper that they regularly use. Many of the better independent shops through the city will also have somebody. I%26#39;ve never shipped furniture, but the last painting I shipped back was around $100.
Phread, I%26#39;d like to know more about how you help Americans shop for treasures.
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BJL My cousin sent back two boxes she filled with flea market items while we were there three weeks ago. She sent two boxes from the postoffice. The boxes measured around 18 inches wide, 12 inches high and deep. Not very big! It cost her around $100 US dollars. Best of luck
Just ask someone in your hotel where the nearest Post is.
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Many thanks, all. I am thinking I should investigate Paris%26#39; equivalent to Pak-N-Post :-) The airlines are getting more strict about baggage weights as well. I just came back from a business trip to NYC and had to remove 5 lbs. from my checked bag before they would check it. (Thank goodness I had room in my carryon for the rmoved item).
Run4Fun - I take it your cousin was able to purchase and seal the boxes at the post office?
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Hi BJL,
Before you buy, you may want the post office regs. I%26#39;m assuming that with all the security measures in place around the world these days, etc. that the postal services would not elect to shape something as bulky as furniture. You may have to use a freight carrier as recommended by store or Paris locals.
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Hey Truffaut,
That is great because I%26#39;d like to know who you used for the painting... I have one here that is 1 m x 1m. and the best price I%26#39;ve had is 300 euro!
sabesphoto@yahoo.com
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BJL Yes, she purchased the boxes and they were self sealing boxes. Not very big, and I think she put mostly books and heavier items in it.
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