How can I find the cheapest method of shipping 20 cd's from the UK to the states?

Question

My local post office gave me a price that was almost more expensive than the cd's value!

Answer 1

I expect it's the total weight that's pushing up the cost.

It may be cheaper to break it down into 2 or more packages or repackage in a more 'post friendly' way .. Airmail costs are in 'bands' both weight and size  = if you exceed the 'low' end band or the 'standard' size in any dimension, you can be charged more than double ...

If you are sending to a friend etc. you might want to consider removing the plastic cases and sending only the CD's & the paper 'inserts'.

Use 'bubble' type wrapping / 'jiffy bags' to reduce the weight of packaging.