How to Bring LiPos to Cyprus
Most online stores ship orders by air mail, and recently parcels containing batteries are increasingly being rejected. However, there is an alternative: forwarding them by sea. Below is an example of how to order from Ampow.
DANGER
EshopDrop requires you to confirm that the parcel does not contain lithium batteries. Everyone who used this method has, in one way or another, misdeclared the contents to the carrier. All further steps are at your own risk.
- Register on the website: The site includes a shipping cost calculator. You can estimate the cost based on weight and dimensions. My 2.5 kg parcel with batteries cost 18 euros.
You receive addresses in several countries. Germany is usually the cheapest option.
Order batteries from Ampow.com (or any other site that ships to Germany). On Ampow, shipping to a German address was free. When placing the order, make sure to use the address provided by EshopWedrop.
The next day you will receive a notification that the parcel has been received by the EshopWedrop service. Then you forward the parcel to Cyprus. There is an important detail when declaring contents: you must not indicate that the parcel contains batteries. Instead, choose something generic (computer parts, toy parts, etc.).
Wait approximately 2 weeks.
You will receive a notification that the parcel has arrived in Cyprus. Then you arrange delivery and pay.
There are 3 delivery options:
Pick up in Nicosia Deliver to a pickup point Deliver to your address
For delivery within Cyprus, they use Kronos Express. Their website lists pickup locations: https://www.kronosexpress.com/en/locations/