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Looks like a neat idea, atually i'd buy one... but US only :( Good luck with your project!

yeah, Shipping internationally seems like a whole new set of complications, maybe sometime in the future. Thanks for the encouragement. It feels great to get yours as the first comment. :-)

It is not that complicated, and Paypal will let you print mailing labels directly. All you need to know is the HS Tariff code for your product and get some free plastic envelopes from the post office. I just checked a 8oz tube to Australia via USPS and it was $7.32. If you added a $10 international charge, that would cover any extra work or shipping. I ship products globally every week and it is very easy once you spend 10 minutes learning what needs to be done.

Also, you state that you are only mailing it to the 48 contiguous states. The USPS doesn't charge extra for Hawaii or Alaska (or military bases) so why would you exclude them?

my shipping policy actually has to do with the printer i am working with, he only ships to the lower 48. That said, this is powerful input. My plan is that if i start getting enough orders and interest from abroad i will be able to convince the printer to ship international. Thanks for providing the info, I really appreciate it.

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