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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As an overseas (i.e. non-U.S.) collector of
Disney back issues and new Gemstone comics, I have had considerable
experience in ordering via internet. MileHighcomics,Denver, use either FedEx or
United Parcel Service to ship international. This is much more expensive than
air mail. Mycomicshop.com, Lone Star Comics in Dallas Texas, which
previously had connection with MileHigh, ship international using
regular air mail in parcel boxes. This usually takes several weeks to
arrive. I have requested both MileHigh and LoneStar by email to use Global
Priority Mail Envelopes but they do not seem particularly
interested.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Global Priority Mail Envelopes are available at
all U.S. post offices and to ship to Europe and the Near East they cost together
with postage $9. This is a flat rate for up to 4 lbs (about 1.8 kg.) The
Envelope is stiff and so no extra packing is needed, up to 10 comics can be
inserted and mailed just so. This mail usually arrives in less than a
week. For back issues both NostalgiaZone.com, Minneapolis Minn. and
Ksacomics.com, Amarilo Texas, use the Global Priority Envelopes as their
standard. Both provide excellent service. Nostalgia Zone web site does not show
pictures of the comics but their grading is correct. Ksa shows pictures but they
are rather pricey on the more recent back issues.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For the new Gemstone comics, I find that
NewEnglandcomics.com, Boston, provide excellent service and use the Global
Priority Envelope. Another possibility for the new comics is Midtowncomics.com,
New York City; they give a good discount on their comics and will use the Global
Priority Envelope if requested. However they appear to be a big outfit and I
have had difficulty because some of their employees don't seem to be able to
address mail properly. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I hope this experience will be of
value.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Marvin Winitz</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>