Author Topic: Aust Post - No longer doing Western Union int money orders (Read 1640 times)

illawarra_steelers · « **Reply #45 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:18:48 PM »

Spoke with my bank today about what they had to offer.

They can supply a bank draft in US dollars payable to PBR for $21 - that's pretty cool and I will be going that path.

Strangeways · « **Reply #46 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:40:06 PM »

Quote from: illawarra_steelers on October 06, 2009, 03:18:48 PM

Spoke with my bank today about what they had to offer.

They can supply a bank draft in US dollars payable to PBR for $21 - that's pretty cool and I will be going that path.

That's the most viable method. An WUMO costs $8.65 + Registered envelope = $12 - So $21 is more than fair - and no risks of a lost envelope.

What Bank are you with Tony ?

illawarra_steelers · « **Reply #47 on:** October 06, 2009, 10:28:45 PM »

Quote from: Strangeways on October 06, 2009, 06:40:06 PM

Quote from: illawarra_steelers on October 06, 2009, 03:18:48 PM
Spoke with my bank today about what they had to offer.

They can supply a bank draft in US dollars payable to PBR for $21 - that's pretty cool and I will be going that path.

That's the most viable method. An WUMO costs $8.65 + Registered envelope = $12 - So $21 is more than fair - and no risks of a lost envelope.

What Bank are you with Tony ?

With the IMB - but I'm sure they would all offer the same....I figure you fork out hundreds of dollars for parts, so what is an extra AUS$10?

pinnies4me · « **Reply #48 on:** October 07, 2009, 10:08:23 AM »

Quote from: Strangeways on October 06, 2009, 06:40:06 PM

Quote from: illawarra_steelers on October 06, 2009, 03:18:48 PM
Spoke with my bank today about what they had to offer.

They can supply a bank draft in US dollars payable to PBR for $21 - that's pretty cool and I will be going that path.

That's the most viable method. An WUMO costs $8.65 + Registered envelope = $12 - So $21 is more than fair - and no risks of a lost envelope.

What Bank are you with Tony ?

You still got to mail the bank draft so total = $33

Strangeways · « **Reply #49 on:** October 07, 2009, 11:03:29 AM »

Quote from: pinnies4me on October 07, 2009, 10:08:23 AM

Quote from: Strangeways on October 06, 2009, 06:40:06 PM
Quote from: illawarra_steelers on October 06, 2009, 03:18:48 PM
Spoke with my bank today about what they had to offer.

They can supply a bank draft in US dollars payable to PBR for $21 - that's pretty cool and I will be going that path.

That's the most viable method. An WUMO costs $8.65 + Registered envelope = $12 - So $21 is more than fair - and no risks of a lost envelope.

What Bank are you with Tony ?

You still got to mail the bank draft so total = $33

I must be confused with a "Wire Transfer". That costs $35. No envelope and payment would be in his account within 48 hours.

illawarra_steelers · « **Reply #50 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:20:48 PM »

Easy....sent off a bank cheque drawn in US$ to PBR today.

Took a few minutes and cost $21 which was just added to the total.

Strangeways · « **Reply #51 on:** October 13, 2009, 09:24:19 PM »

Quote from: illawarra_steelers on October 13, 2009, 08:20:48 PM

Easy....sent off a bank cheque drawn in US$ to PBR today.

Took a few minutes and cost $21 which was just added to the total.

+ registered International envelope $12 ?

illawarra_steelers · « **Reply #52 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:39:51 PM »

Quote from: Strangeways on October 13, 2009, 09:24:19 PM

Quote from: illawarra_steelers on October 13, 2009, 08:20:48 PM
Easy....sent off a bank cheque drawn in US$ to PBR today.

Took a few minutes and cost $21 which was just added to the total.

+ registered International envelope $12 ?

No mate, standard 'Air Mail' stamp of $2.10....and kissed her goodbye.

In 32 years and HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS of parcels each way from the USA and Canada and nothing has ever gone missing

Strangeways · « **Reply #53 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:48:01 PM »

Quote from: illawarra_steelers on October 13, 2009, 10:39:51 PM

Quote from: Strangeways on October 13, 2009, 09:24:19 PM
Quote from: illawarra_steelers on October 13, 2009, 08:20:48 PM
Easy....sent off a bank cheque drawn in US$ to PBR today.

Took a few minutes and cost $21 which was just added to the total.

+ registered International envelope $12 ?

No mate, standard 'Air Mail' stamp of $2.10....and kissed her goodbye.

In 32 years and HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS of parcels each way from the USA and Canada and nothing has ever gone missing

Great - So it is not that bad at all.

I'm "missing" my second package from the USA in 10 years. Small package with parts to finish off three machines. Just waiting on the "three month" time to elapse before making the insurance claim. But I re ordered the bits again anyway !

ddstoys · « **Reply #54 on:** October 26, 2009, 04:43:31 PM »

Well i finally made it to the bank and it took maybe 10 minutes for them to draw up a bank draft with a charge of $20 which was pretty painless.. Plus the chick was hot which might have helped

MartyJ · « **Reply #55 on:** March 23, 2010, 10:36:19 AM »

Just thought I'd update this thread. I recently purchased from PBR. I used the Western Union online system. IT was about 15 min to setup account (ie you need to call them with ID etc.) but once done very quick. Basically I just got a MTCN code which I emailed to PBR and thats it! You get tracking on it, so you know when it gets picked up.

Western Union take a % of the amount. Mine was fairly low, so it only cost $20. There is a calculator on the front page so it will tell you how much their fees are. No postage fees to add on the top.

Disclaimer!: I would not recommend using Western Union for ANY other payments to people. I only use it for PBR and thats IT.

shansta · « **Reply #56 on:** March 23, 2010, 01:14:14 PM »

Thanks for the info Marty - good one!

So - you are not purchasing anything from Nigeria then?

MartyJ · « **Reply #57 on:** March 23, 2010, 01:20:53 PM »

Quote from: shansta on March 23, 2010, 01:14:14 PM

Thanks for the info Marty - good one!

So - you are not purchasing anything from Nigeria then?

Nooooo. No magic beans from Nigeria for me.

I guess once the order cost add's up its probably not the most viable option. With the bank drafts - is it just a flat fee of $20.00 or does it work out on the total amount?

Strangeways · « **Reply #58 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:18:17 PM »

I might give it go on my next MEGA order !

MartyJ · « **Reply #59 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:31:56 PM »

Quote from: Strangeways on March 23, 2010, 03:18:17 PM

I might give it go on my next MEGA order !

With the online quoting it at least gives you a comparison. If the bank draft is a flat fee - then this may be the best option.

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