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-==== Send goods from Amazon & Co ====  +As a point of reference - I have received over 24 packages from the MG Courier service in Puerto with absolutely no problems. 
 + ==== Send goods from Amazon & Co ====  
  
   * Hotbox   * Hotbox
   * RednBlue   * RednBlue
-  * HotExpress +  * HotExpress-Office Located in Puerto.  You can choose an option that suits your needs monthly from $15 for 10 pounds to $50 for 65 pounds.  Be aware they do use volumetric pricing, so if your item is large, you will be using more of your pound allowance.  Also each package has a surcharge of $2.95.  Liquids, lithium batteries, anything labeled hazardous will come by boat with an additional charge(s). 
-  * other+  * MG-Office in Puerto next to bus station, flat $2.50/lb.  Folks are nice but I had 2 of 4 packages lost in space.
   * Paletts/Containers   * Paletts/Containers
  
 Pros/cons/prices/delivery times/process Pros/cons/prices/delivery times/process
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 +Basically all services provide the same thing. For a certain amount of money, you will get an adress usually from a warehouse in Miami and a customer number. This is now your delivery address for all goods, wherever you order online from the states, 
 +Shipping cost can be per pound, size or a combination of both.
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 +Get an estimate or regulations from any of the freight forwarders and pick the best for your needs. Once the shipment arrived in Miami, it's usually a matter of days to be available at the pickup office of your favorite company.
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 +Some have only an office in David or Bugaba, some also in Puerto directly. Whatever fits for you best ...