Having 1st Class International as a shipping option would be a huge advantage. Compare prices and services for shipping a small package to Europe: First Class: - ~$7 - includes tracking - deliveries within 2 weeks Priority Flat Rate: - ~$17 - no tracking - deliveries take up to 30 days - no insurance available Priority (not flat-rate): - ~$35 - includes tracking - deliveries take up to 30 days One might think that Priority Mail was a higher level of service than First Class, but despite the higher cost, the service is WORSE. It takes longer, and there's no tracking nor insurance for flat-rate shipments. I'm getting daily hate mail from a customer in France. I shipped his package via flat-rate Priority on Jan 27; he doesn't have it yet. In the meantime, he ordered something else from the US, paid half as much for shipping, and already received it. Guess what? The 2nd package was shipped First Class, with tracking. But not via Paypal, of course. Bottom line is, this is approaching being a deal-breaker. I shipped 75 international packages last year, and expect to do more this year. I need access to first-class service, and if paypal won't give it to me I will need to find someone who will.
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