hey there... my fren recently sent somethin to his friend in the US... He used DHL service n after 2 / 3 days the item was received safely... As for VCd n cds... it depends how many copies ur sending.. if there's alot, the customs in london will probably charge a minimal tax to the receiver.. ( but this rarely happens though )... Try checking with the courier service company... they could provide u with a clearer picture of the whole process..