I know Europe's a whole different ball game -- but -- DHL "eCommerce" shipping (invariably marked on the label as "DHL Global Mail") in the US is the single slowest partnered-with-the-Postal-Service-for-cheaper-service shipping medium that I've ever used. USPS Media Mail is faster! Heck, ePacket from Hong Kong is borderline faster -- and DHL eCommerce is a DOMESTIC service!