Re: [gecko]Shipping with DHL

2006-05-03 Thread Melody Hartley
Hi Ulli and Julie, Thanks for the info! I usually ship with UPS, but a customer has a DHL account that he wants me to use. It's OK with me if it's good for the geckos ;-) Melody Ulrike und Jan Anders wrote: Hi Melody, I can only speak for Germany, and there they are only reliable when

[gecko]Shipping with DHL

2006-05-02 Thread Melody Hartley
Hi all, Does anyone ship with DHL? Are they reliable? Thanks, Melody -- HeartSong Crystals www.heartsongcrystals.com HeartSong Turtle Sanctuary http://home.netcom.com/~mhartley/ ___ Global Gecko Association

Re: [gecko]Shipping with DHL

2006-05-02 Thread Julie Bergman
They used to be Airborne who did a very mediocre job for me for years. UPS is much, much better. Many folks like FEDEX but I have no experience with them. Read more about this issue on Allen Repashy's website here: http://www.forums.repashy.com/forumdisplay.php?f=62 Julie B. Melody Hartley

Re: [gecko]Shipping to hawaii

2005-08-06 Thread Lance woolen
Subject: Re: [gecko]Shipping to hawaii Hi Melody, That is an easy one, no! The government there stopped this several years back due to extensive problems with invasive species and the illegal pet trade. I did find out you can get a one time permit to ship 4 P. laticauda back to the mainland! A buddy

Re: [gecko]Shipping to hawaii

2005-08-06 Thread Melody Hartley
Thanks again Julie!! You are such a font of helpful info!! Julie Bergman wrote: Hi Melody, That is an easy one, no! The government there stopped this several years back due to extensive problems with invasive species and the illegal pet trade. I did find out you can get a one time permit

[gecko]Shipping to hawaii

2005-08-05 Thread Melody Hartley
Hi all, Is it legal to ship day geckos to Hawaii? Thanks, Melody ___ Global Gecko Association http://www.gekkota.com Classifieds http://www.gekkota.com/cgi-gekkota/classifieds.cgi gecko mailing list gecko@lists.gekkota.com

Re: [gecko]Shipping costs

2005-08-03 Thread Julie Bergman
Hi Melody, Sometimes US Postal will work in a pinch. I finally had to raise my shipping rates too using UPS. I use Superior Enterprise's 12x9x6 box whenever I can now, used to always use the 15x11x7. http://www.superiorenterprise.com/boxes.html Use a small box and send anything that is not a

Re: [gecko]shipping

2003-11-03 Thread ElizabethFreer
I really appreciate the time Leann, Greg, and Julie took to give us such a thorough discussion on shipping complete with the sources for their recommended products! Leann---Which shipping containers do you prefer when buying boxes from Thermosafe to give you that EXTRA measure of safety? For

Re: [gecko]shipping

2003-11-02 Thread Julie Bergman
Hi Preston, What do you mean, how do you get them ready for the trip by making sure they are in good body condition, or how you pack a box? If it is how you pack them and put them in a box, check the archives first. This is a subject that is very complicated. I am happy to go over it again if

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread Julie Bergman
CTED] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 1:07 AM Subject: Re: [gecko]Shipping Thanks Julie and Nathan for the info. Do you know if I can set up an account on their website, or do I need to call them? I have an Airborne account because they will take turtles, and UPS didn't used to -- I don't

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread ElizabethFreer
uld be reminded that live animals requiring heat are aboard so he should turn on the heat. Elizabeth Subj: Re: [gecko]Shipping Date: 9/13/03 12:35:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Julie Bergman) Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EM

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread Julie Bergman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie--- Many thanks for commenting further on this "shipping" thread. The more feedback we have from gecko shippers, the more success we can all have. Indeed! Does the single 1/8" hole you use go through the sides of both the styrofoam and the cardboard at

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread Julie Bergman
Lisa and all, I had an account with them and let it go inactive because UPS was such a better deal. Unless you are dealing with a very expensive shipment it will not be worth it to set up an account with them. They require a facility inspection and a minimum amount of shipments to keep your

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread JStacyY
In a message dated 9/13/2003 4:58:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had an account with them and let it go inactive because UPS was such a better deal. Unless you are dealing with a very expensive shipment it will not be worth it to set up an account with them. They

Re: [gecko]Shipping ...UPS

2003-09-13 Thread ElizabethFreer
Yes, folks--- Yes...indeed! In a message dated 9/13/03 1:59:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As for getting an account with UPS, it took me a few phone calls and actually connecting with a representative who knew their policies. If you are having trouble convincing the

Re: [gecko]Shipping...maximizing heat pack output

2003-09-13 Thread ElizabethFreer
Julie I am interested in replicatiing your heat pack tests. How have you run your tests? Taping the heat packs to the tops of the boxes? I have always heard that heat rises, so if we want to heat a box, why not tape it to the bottom of the box? Seriously? I am wondering here whether it is my

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread ljjh
They don't require you to have an account with them anymore. They have relaxed their restrictions somewhat since their reactions to 9/11. I just shipped two tortoise Delta Dash in June and I do not have an account with them. Lisa At 01:51 PM 9/13/2003 -0700, you wrote: Lisa and all, I had an

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread Julie Bergman
I think this all depends on who is working the counter at Delta. Shades of UPS! Julie B. ljjh wrote: They don't require you to have an account with them anymore. They have relaxed their restrictions somewhat since their reactions to 9/11. I just shipped two tortoise Delta Dash in June and

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread Julie Bergman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 9/13/2003 3:12:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is Continental Airline's Quick Pack service an option for Birmingham? Stacy has used them in the past. Leann and all, I have an account with UPS and with

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-13 Thread ljjh
This is from Delta's web site http://www.delta.com/travel/trav_serv/pet_travel/pet_cargo/index.jsp Types of Animals We ship most types of animals and reptiles. However, live snakes or venomous reptile shipments will only be accepted from approved shippers. We will not ship any primates

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-11 Thread Leann Christenson
, September 11, 2003 1:07 AM Subject: Re: [gecko]Shipping Thanks Julie and Nathan for the info. Do you know if I can set up an account on their website, or do I need to call them? I have an Airborne account because they will take turtles, and UPS didn't used to -- I don't know about now

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-11 Thread Melody Hartley
Hartley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 1:07 AM Subject: Re: [gecko]Shipping Thanks Julie and Nathan for the info. Do you know if I can set up an account on their website, or do I need to call them? I have an Airborne account because

[gecko]Shipping

2003-09-10 Thread Melody Hartley
Hi all, I haven't shipped for a while, and thought I'd check on the current state of affairs. USPS does not take reptiles at all any more? Is Airborne or UPS cheaper? Thanks, Melody -- HeartSong Sanctuary - Asian turtles, day geckos, and frogs http://home.netcom.com/~mhartley/

Re: [gecko]Shipping

2003-09-10 Thread Nathan Hall
: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 7:58 PM Subject: Re: [gecko]Shipping I stopped using USPS after 9-11-01, so don't know about them. UPS is cheaper and certainly more reliable that Airborne.Julie B.Melody Hartley wrote:Hi all,I haven't shipped for a while, and thought I'd check

Re: [gecko]Shipping Geckos: Current Heat Packs, et cetera

2003-06-11 Thread Julie Bergman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Julie, Just checking to see how you are packing your geckos now. Know that at least one batch of your heat packs from RLD did not perform. That was from Superior, I believe the RLDs have been good. * Have you gone back to him? to Superior Enterprises? RLD