Cheapest way to send 2x full PC builds (5kg each) to China from NZ?

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NglButiLoveTechnolog

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#319409 22-Apr-2025 17:28

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to send two fully assembled PC builds (5kg each, 10kg total) from NZ to my little cousins in China since I no longer need them now so am willing to give it to them for free. They’re not tech-savvy so I can’t disassemble the PCs. They need them as-is and ready to plug in. I checked DHL’s website and got quoted around $800, which is way out of budget. I haven’t looked into many other options yet, but I’m hoping there’s a cheaper way like community couriers, freight forwarders, or even sea freight if it’s slower but way cheaper.

Has anyone here shipped stuff like this to China or know a cheaper way to do it from NZ? Any companies or services you’d recommend?

Thanks in advance!

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#3366592 22-Apr-2025 19:35

Cheapest and easiest way to get your cousins PCs is to sell those PCs here, send them the cash, then they can buy an equivalent used PC in China. They'll likely get more bang for their buck over there anyway.

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#3366593 22-Apr-2025 19:40

You'll want to remove the graphics card and any large heatsinks before you ship them.

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#3366600 22-Apr-2025 20:48

Honestly unfortunately it's not worth it sending as a gift via courier. As mentioned above best to sell in NZ & send them cash.

CN have very low de minimis (CNY50) which means anything above this reciever will have to pay tax & duties.

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#3366601 22-Apr-2025 20:51

Have you checked they will not get stung on import charges over there if you send them?

PCs need additional packaging over the box that the case is supplied in, if you just used that box for your freight quote, expect near double once you have it inside a second box with the layer of padding needed for it to survive.

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#3366605 22-Apr-2025 21:09

I wouldn't send it to China. i rather buy a new one over there.

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#3366616 22-Apr-2025 23:11

It will also be volumetric weight not actual weight.

https://aviationcargo.dhl.com/business-tools/volume-calculator

You could try Pack n send but as others have said it probably will be better to sell here and buy something online there to send to them..

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#3366628 23-Apr-2025 06:04

NglButiLoveTechnolog:

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to send two fully assembled PC builds (5kg each, 10kg total) from NZ to my little cousins in China since I no longer need them now so am willing to give it to them for free. They’re not tech-savvy so I can’t disassemble the PCs. They need them as-is and ready to plug in. I checked DHL’s website and got quoted around $800, which is way out of budget. I haven’t looked into many other options yet, but I’m hoping there’s a cheaper way like community couriers, freight forwarders, or even sea freight if it’s slower but way cheaper.

Has anyone here shipped stuff like this to China or know a cheaper way to do it from NZ? Any companies or services you’d recommend?

Thanks in advance!

might be cheaper to fly there with the PCs and then fly back

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#3366634 23-Apr-2025 07:33

As above, not worth the hassle.

What are you going to do if one has parts shake loose on the way ? They'd need to pay out for someone to fix anyway.

And prob find customs would tear them apart looking for drugs.,.......

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