Ocean scent

Neve · Jan 6, 2014

Unfortunately they charge $38.45 to ship a 4 ounce bottle.

TVivian said:
I got a sample from Peak candle and soap supply called "ocean" I really like it! Not sweet or floral at all. It really smells like the ocean. I'm planning on ordering a full size bottle.

TVivian · Jan 6, 2014

Neve said:
Unfortunately they charge $38.45 to ship a 4 ounce bottle.

Ugh that's robbery!!

Neve · Jan 6, 2014

Yup. That's why I can't buy from the US. Last bulk apothecary order was $40 goods, $40 shipping and the icing on the cake, $40 in duty fees!

Ancel · Jan 7, 2014

It's illegal to 'import' essential oils or fragrance oils into Costa Rica. I have to rely on people coming to visit to bring them in. Some have had luck in having their friends bundle them up like birthday presents and mailing them, but for bulk oils it's not worth the risk. Bah.

neeners · Jan 7, 2014

i'm in your boat Ancel. I've never tried to order and mail ANYTHING here. it's too much hassle. I just bring it in myself or get friends to bring stuff in for me. you can't even hide things here b/c any packages gets sent to the post office, and you have to pick it up, and OPEN it there! THEN they decide how much duty/taxes to charge. everything is minimum 60%. sigh.....

Tienne · Jan 7, 2014

Soapmaking isn't cheap, but I am getting fleeced by shipping costs and import taxes. I pay more in taxes and postage than I do for whatever I am ordering. Always! BB for example charges $43 dollars to have ONE oz of mica sent over. ONE! That is just ridiculous. In my next life, I want to own a postal service.