Sending goods from foreign online stores that do not deliver directly to Russia becomes possible thanks to intermediary services. One of the most convenient and safe is "Qwintry". In order to use it, you need to follow a few simple steps.
How to buy in the USA and use Qwintry?
Registering and activating a profile
On the main page of the service in the upper right corner there is a button "register". In order to start using Qwintry, you just need to enter your email address. The service will require you to activate your account by confirming your e-mail. In addition, you will need to indicate your real name in English in the appropriate windows. After all the steps are completed, Qwintry will assign an address in the United States, to which all parcels from online stores will be sent.
Ordering goods and delivery to the warehouse
It is necessary to place an order at the address received after registration in the service. In your personal account there is a step-by-step instruction on how to arrange delivery to the warehouse, for this you need to click on the button "instructions for filling". If something remains incomprehensible from the tooltip, you can contact the online support, the managers respond promptly.
Qwintry has four delivery methods, each with its own characteristics. Take, for example, a package weighing 0.5 kg.
- Qwintry Air is the cheapest option ($ 22), delivery is carried out without the participation of Russian Post, and you can pick up the parcel at the pickup point or from the courier. Delivery time: one to two weeks.
- Qwintry Eco Post - the parcel will arrive at the post office and you can pick it up only there. Delivery time: at least two weeks, service cost - $ 31, 47.
- USPS Priority - the parcel will also arrive at the post office, the service costs even more than the previous one ($ 55), and the delivery time is even longer (up to a month).
- SPSR is the most expensive delivery. The package will arrive in Russia in a week or two, but the service will cost $ 72.65.
The delivery method is selected, then the service will ask you to fill out a declaration for the goods and send it for packaging. The filling rules depend on the type of sending; a detailed video instruction is posted in the personal account of "Qwintry".
If you wish, you can remove the shoe boxes to reduce weight (if shoes are purchased), additionally pack the goods in wrapping paper or bubble wrap (recommended for fragile items), glue the parcel with security tape (then it will be obvious if the parcel was opened to the recipient) and insure the shipment …
Calculating the cost of the parcel and sending
At this stage, everything also depends on the chosen method of delivery of goods. In the case of Qwintry Air, the final address is written in Cyrillic. If USPS Express or Priority is selected, the address is entered in Latin letters.
The exact amount for the service will be known when the parcel is packed, weighed and measured. Thus, after the necessary delivery options are selected and the final address is filled in, you must click "Create order", and the parcel will go to packaging.
While the parcel is in the packaging status, you can refill your account in Qwintry without waiting for the final amount for the service. It is best to do this with a small margin. Any bank cards suitable for orders in foreign online stores are accepted for payment.
As soon as the parcel is sent, you can trace its path in your personal account.
