Attention: triggersmob, muckeye, Nevol, humpybong, Gregk, and eg_collector

CoinCrusader42 · February 14, 2008, 01:34:46 PM

Hi Everyone.

Today, February 14, at 4 p.m., I mailed each of you a package of coins.

That's the good news!

Now for the questionable news.

I had been told by a postal clerk that customs forms were no longer needed. I also called our local post office, and talked with who I assume is our postmaster. He also said the customs forms were not needed.

When I walked in today to mail your packages, the two clerks who were on duty tried to give me customs forms to make out. I explained to them that I had been told they were no longer needed.

So, they took the packages, charged me the postage, and dropped the packages into the "foreign mail" box.

So, it will be interesting to see if the packages get delivered, or if I eventually get them back with instructions to try it again!

Please let me know when, and if, they arrive.

Thanks!!

Triggersmob · February 14, 2008, 08:05:21 PM

Thank you very much, Gary.

I will let you know when they arrive.

EgCollector · February 15, 2008, 08:05:41 AM

Thank you very much for your generousity, Gary.

Nevol · February 15, 2008, 08:10:36 AM

Thanks Gary. I'll also let you know when it arrives.

Humpybong · February 15, 2008, 07:19:35 PM

Thank you Gary....what a pleasant surprise.

Will confirm when I receive them.

TwoShadows · February 15, 2008, 10:59:32 PM

I mailed packages to Austalia this week and my postmaster ASKED for the customs forms and then asked me if I needed extras for future use. As for as I know the customs forms are still required, at least here in the proud state of confusion!!!

CoinCrusader42 · February 16, 2008, 02:41:13 AM

It's very possible I will have all those packages back in my mailbox next Tuesday morning.

I guess one way or the other, I'll learn something from this mailing.

TKO · February 16, 2008, 08:01:21 AM

I asked just yesterday if customs forms were still needed for Australian mail and their response was YES if the package contained anything other than documents. He remarked that "If it has so much as a paperclip inside, it will need a form filled out". Letters are exempt. He did say that their were different rules for packages going to Canada.

He also said that if an envelope containing items other than documents was sent overseas without a customs form, they would likely be opened somewhere in the travels for inspection to verify contents.

If this is so, I do hope that the contents of Coincrusader's packages remain intact.

Keeping MY fingers crossed for you....

TKO

Triggersmob · February 16, 2008, 09:17:56 AM

In regards to going the other way.
I was told the same thing recently, that only printed matter was exempt.

Nevol · February 16, 2008, 11:14:44 AM

I've recently sent coins to the US in ordinary envelopes & haven't filled out customs declaration. If I use a PostPack (bubble bag) different story, PO say they must have customs declaration.

CoinCrusader42 · February 16, 2008, 04:54:56 PM

I should have just played it safe and gone ahead with the customs forms.

We'll hope for the best, and that they are delivered, or returned to me for a second try.

GregK · February 16, 2008, 08:15:56 PM

Gary.

Many thanks, I'll keep an eye out

CoinCrusader42 · February 19, 2008, 08:52:21 AM

A little bit of good news.

We had our first mail delivery in three days, and the packages weren't returned.

So, my guess is that they are on their way to Australia and Egypt.

Hope so anyway.

Humpybong · February 19, 2008, 08:57:41 PM

Don't forget...legs as well triggersmob

Triggersmob · February 19, 2008, 10:47:06 PM

OK (there not mine though LOL)

Humpybong · February 19, 2008, 10:49:40 PM

???are you sure now.....Hmmmmm?

CoinCrusader42 · February 24, 2008, 01:14:21 PM

It's Sunday night here.

Just returned home from Denver.

Anyone get their package yet??

Humpybong · February 24, 2008, 01:36:41 PM

The turtle has not arrived as yet......could take 10 days before anyone receives there surprise.

Triggersmob · February 24, 2008, 07:34:33 PM

Not received here, either.

Muckeye · February 24, 2008, 08:35:22 PM

G'day Gary,
The Eagle has landed, right here on the edge of Nanango!
An outstanding gift and an indication that your generosity is unbounded.
Thank you, or as they say in Papua New Guinea, 'Ole boi, mi hamamas tru'.
regards, muckeye.

Nevol · February 24, 2008, 11:49:55 PM

Gary, coins received today, thank you very much. The gift is greatly appreciated.

CoinCrusader42 · February 25, 2008, 05:53:49 AM

Good Heavens -- They made it without customs forms!!

I do think that in order to be safe I will just go ahead and use the customs forms in the future.

Happy the small packages arrived, and hope the others sent at the same time do also.

Humpybong · February 25, 2008, 10:12:20 AM

Boy...that was quick.....now my mail does not arrive for another 3 hours....can hardly wait.

Triggersmob · February 25, 2008, 07:48:27 PM

Mine arrived today too, thank you very much, Gary.

There should be some nice upgrades on my Lincolns in that folder.

Keep an eye on your post too, I posted a package about a week ago.

CoinCrusader42 · February 25, 2008, 07:53:57 PM

I'm so happy the packages are showing up -- even without customs forms. I guess my postal official was correct. The contents of the packages are nothing special, but I'm pleased they are making their way to where they were addressed.

Tomorrow (whoops, later today), my auctioned coins, and Secret Bunny item should be on the way, and I'll be all caught up.

Humpybong · February 25, 2008, 10:42:31 PM

Nope...not there...maybe tomorrow

EgCollector · February 25, 2008, 11:33:26 PM

I havent received any mail yet too

Humpybong · February 26, 2008, 01:25:44 PM

Gary...received today the State Series Quarters Coins that was posted on 20th February.

Have not received the mail mentioned in this post that was sent on 14th without customs declaration.

Many thanks for the Auction of State Quarters.

CoinCrusader42 · February 26, 2008, 05:23:30 PM

I'm happy some of the packages have arrived.

The good news is that if some don't make it, it's really not a big deal.

I just had a few coins on my desktop, and wanted to share them with my friends.

I'll continue to do so, and I'm sure most will be delivered.

CoinCrusader42 · February 27, 2008, 10:23:00 AM

An up-date.

Mailed gift packages today to triggersmob and ElleKitty, and mailed TKO the coins he won in my auctions.

In addition, mailed the Monroe Dollars to Twoshadows several days ago.

If recipients have the time and inclination to advise when they arrive, I'd appreciate it. Also, please let me know if they don't show up in your mail.

Thanks.

Triggersmob · February 27, 2008, 07:56:41 PM

Thank you again, Gary.

I really appreciate your generosity.

Will let you know when it arrives for sure.
Hopefully you should get the package I sent to you soon.

ElleKitty · February 27, 2008, 09:53:19 PM

CC, Thank you kindly for the surprise gift package. o.o

And don't worry. My mail will forward, and you might well have the distinction of being the first person to send mail to the new address! Whoohoo!

I have a .jpg of my moving announcement I"ve considered posting up here. Since it isn't text, 'bots can't steal it, and since the forum is private, it should be safe enough.

Muckeye · March 02, 2008, 09:51:18 PM

I'm suprised that no one enquired about the papua New Guinea in my reply to Gary Burke.
For those interested, it translates as: 'Oh boy, I'm extremely happy'.
regards,

EgCollector · March 03, 2008, 05:04:26 AM

Thanks a lot Gary, I received your gift today.
I was so happy b/c i thought they were lost.

Thanks again, you are so generous

Humpybong · March 03, 2008, 09:22:08 AM

Mine still has not arrived......maybe this is the one Customs are looking into.......

CoinCrusader42 · March 03, 2008, 09:37:34 AM

humpybong,

I have had nearly 100 percent success regarding my packages arriving.

However, the good news is that, in case yours doesn't, it simply contained a couple Monroe Dollars and three or four new Statehood Quarters. Things I can easily replace and try again.

I am glad most of my packages arrived.

GregK · March 04, 2008, 10:20:57 PM

Hi Gary, been away for 2 weeks, not seen mine as yet.

Regards

Greg

CoinCrusader42 · March 06, 2008, 05:17:16 PM

Darn Greg, should have gotten there by now.

As I wrote to humpybong, the packages didn't really amount to much. A few Monroe Dollars and Utah Statehood Quarters.

It was just the thought that counts.

When I stockpile a few more coins, I'll try again, and hope for a more reliable turtle.

Humpybong · March 06, 2008, 05:20:51 PM

Looks like the turtle both Greg and mine was on, may have been eaten by a shark.

Either that or it is coming sea mail.....on board a snail

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