Hola All, Indeed, our package from Argentina was opened as well; though nothing went missing, the box's integrity was compromised, as there was no tape holding the bottom flap closed - it had all been cut, and looked as though it might well have been opened. It wasn't a basic box with two sets of two flaps - there was some interlocking cardboard to hold it together, but a good drop would have done it in. There was no note from customs stating that it had been gone through and the internal wrapping/padding looked untouched, but who knows... Regards, Jason
On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 1:09 AM, Mark Ford <[email protected]> wrote: > Lets not mention 'the declared value thing' , best not to 'rock' the > boat... :) > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Aubrey > Whymark > Sent: 02 June 2009 20:31 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Dealers, Sellers: Please INSURE your > shipments > > I am always careful about declaring a meteorite - it makes it tempting > to steal. 'Mineral specimen for research' is accurate and yet far less > tempting to steal. Also I prefer not to declare the full value. When I > have stuff sent to the Philippines I like a low value as again it > reduces the risk of theft (although I have never experienced a > problem). The main problem I have is that if a high value is declared > then I have to pay import duties, and various other taxes and post > office expenses that basically convert a bargain ebay purchase into > very expense deal - almost to the point that it's not worth picking > up, due to the expense. I once bought $120 of tektites and then had to > pay $60 to the post office to get them! > > Aubrey > ______________________________________________ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: > > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential. If you are not > the intended recipient, please notify us. Email [email protected]. You should > not copy or use this email or attachment(s) for any purpose nor disclose > their contents to any other person. > > GENERAL STATEMENT: > > Southern Scientific Ltd's computer systems may be monitored and > communications carried on them recorded, to secure the effective operation of > the system and for other lawful purposes. > > Registered address Rectory Farm Rd, Sompting, Lancing, W Sussex BN15 0DP. > Company No 1800317 > > > ______________________________________________ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > ______________________________________________ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
