Someone pretty knowledgeable on the pogona list just posted (in response to my
post about this exact issue) that the Postmaster states nothing will change as
far as the charges or the way reptile shipments are handled. Sounds like it's
going to be another one of those, "do they accept reptiles for shipment or don't
they?" issues. One "official employee" will tell you one thing and another will
tell you something else.
Chris
Chris wrote:
> I know some snake breeders (well known, I'd have to check the archives) who
> are working on getting a lawyer and formal documentation so that this
> situation does not become a problem. I'll see if I can find the post and if
> so I'll post the link to the list serve.
> Later,
> Chris Newsom
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Doug Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: gecko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; chameleon journals
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> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 12:53 PM
> Subject: [Gecko] USPS Shipping in Jeopardy!
>
> > Sorry for the multiple posts to those of you who are on more than one
> > list...
> >
> > I am going through a hassle with a chameleon shipment at this moment. It
> > apparently got hung up in Denver due to the snow they've had the last
> > couple days, but should be on it's way now. Hopefully, it will be OK.
> >
> > Anyway, while dealing with the USPS Express expediter, she mentioned
> > that USPS and FedEx will be joining into a partnership, starting in
> > August. FedEx will begin transporting a lot of USPS mail. The problem is
> > FedEx will not accept live shipments at all. That means the USPS will
> > have to handle them only on their own planes and the limited commercial
> > flights they can utilize. The implication is that their ability to
> > handle live shipments will be reduced (according to the lady I was
> > talking to). They are working on a centralized live shipment handling
> > process. Anyone wishing to make a live shipment will have to call them
> > before they ship and make a reservation. It will be first come, first
> > served. She was just giving me a heads up and telling me to investigate
> > other options. I just wish there were more viable options available!!!
> > --
> > Doug Johnston
> > www.ncal.verio.com/~scubadug
> >
> >
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