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Castle Courtyard => General Discussion / Questions => Topic started by: CoinCrusader42 on February 14, 2008, 01:34:46 PM
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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!!
:) :) :) :) :D :D :D :D
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Thank you very much, Gary.
I will let you know when they arrive.
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Thank you very much for your generousity, Gary.
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Thanks Gary. I'll also let you know when it arrives.
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Thank you Gary....what a pleasant surprise.
Will confirm when I receive them.
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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!!! ;D
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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.
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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
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In regards to going the other way.
I was told the same thing recently, that only printed matter was exempt.
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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.
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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.
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Gary. :) Many thanks, I'll keep an eye out
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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.
:D :D :D :D
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Don't forget...legs as well triggersmob
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OK (there not mine though LOL)
(http://www.punchstock.com/image/corbis/2936316/comp/cb101950.jpg)
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???are you sure now.....Hmmmmm?
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It's Sunday night here.
Just returned home from Denver.
Anyone get their package yet??
:D :D :D :D
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The turtle has not arrived as yet......could take 10 days before anyone receives there surprise.
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Not received here, either.
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:D :D :D
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. ;)
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Gary, coins received today, thank you very much. The gift is greatly appreciated. :D :D
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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.
:D :D :D :D
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Boy...that was quick.....now my mail does not arrive for another 3 hours....can hardly wait.
8)
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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.
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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.
:D :D :D :D
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Nope...not there...maybe tomorrow
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I havent received any mail yet too :'(
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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.
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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.
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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.
:D :D :D :D
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Thanks a lot Gary, I received your gift today.
I was so happy b/c i thought they were lost. ;D ;D ;D
Thanks again, you are so generous
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Mine still has not arrived......maybe this is the one Customs are looking into....... ???
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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.
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:) Hi Gary, been away for 2 weeks, not seen mine as yet.
Regards
Greg
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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.
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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