Importing trophies

[Waterguy631]

Who has everyone used for their import agent. And any that you wouldn't use again

 

[wesheltonj]

Used Coppersmith every time so far.

 

[JimP]

Safari Speciality Importers.

Used them twice and would use them again

 

[375Fox]

Coppersmith

 

[Reed Thoma Outdoors]

I used coppersmith for my trophies. I had really good communication with the chicago branch but later transferred to the houston branch as I decided to go with the cheaper sea freight shipping option. My trophies got here just fine but the communication coming from houston was not great, I had to send many emails to get updates. Would use them again if going through chicago but would likely go through a different company next time.

 

[375Fox]

I used coppersmith for my trophies. I had really good communication with the chicago branch but later transferred to the houston branch as I decided to go with the cheaper sea freight shipping option. My trophies got here just fine but the communication coming from houston was not great, I had to send many emails to get updates. Would use them again if going through chicago but would likely go through a different company next time.

Coppersmith is the 3rd and final customs broker I’m using. Unfortunately communication from most is relatively poor but I have always got my trophies. I’m going to stick with them because they’ve been around the longest and have a solid reputation. Also Chicago has pretty good communication like you mentioned. Safari Specialty Importers has a reputation for very good communication but also costs significantly more.

 

[TKessel]

D.T Gruelle Company
Shannon Woood
They have handled our last two safaris without any issues.

 

[30.06king]

Coppersmith.
Used them only once but very good experience.

 

[7mmFan]

Coppersmith. no complaints.

 

[JimmyJack54]

4 x Coppersmith through ATL. (3 x Africa, 1 x Argentina) No complaints. I’ll be using them again on my next inbound shipment from Africa.

They have also faithfully supported our state SCI Chapter for years. I consider this a bonus, not the reason I continue to use them.

 

[JimP]

Coppersmith is the 3rd and final customs broker I’m using. Unfortunately communication from most is relatively poor but I have always got my trophies. I’m going to stick with them because they’ve been around the longest and have a solid reputation. Also Chicago has pretty good communication like you mentioned. Safari Specialty Importers has a reputation for very good communication but also costs significantly more.

SSI dose cost more but if you contact them before your hunt they will take care of everything once your animal hits the skinning shed. They will deal with all of it until your trophies get to their destination.

 

[RLL]

Procargo in Houston

 

[samson7x]

Another vote for coppersmith. Good communication throughout.