International Shipping of Beer

[gmalloch]

I have a friend who is working in South Korea for 2 years and is desparate to have some beer and lager sent over as the stuff there isn't that great. Is there a company that beer can be bought from and shipped over? Alternatively does anyone know what the rules and laws are concerning sending this by courier (eg Parcelforce)?

[Ethel]

Firstly contact the embassy in London to make sure you are allowed to send alcohol to South Korea.

http://korea.embassyhomepage.com/

Parcel force will deliver alcohol not greater than 70% - so beer will be fine.

BUT - it will be expensive! The calculations I used was for a 2.5 kg parcel measuring 20 x 30 x 30 cms as a guide.

Price to post - �601.05

Surely this can't be right?

[Ethel]

You've got to laugh! I've got it down to under �41 but it will take up to 50 days.

http://www.pfwwsg.royalmail.com/portal/pw/Pric eFinderResults?pageId=pc_sltc_pw_results&k eyname=pwPriceFinderResults&catId=24400720