Lost quilts in the mail
#31
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Nebraska
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Originally Posted by Carol Ann
When I mailed my two quilts last Xmas to Italy, I was able to mail them to my daughter-in-law who works at the American Embassy. I think the reason some of the quilts never make it to the destination is because on the mailing paper you have to fill out you put "QUILT". Does this make sense?
I've never had any problems, yet.
#32
Originally Posted by GGJudy
Is it true that Canadian FedEx charges a hefty tax on the recipient of the package based on the value of the contents??
#33
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Originally Posted by GGJudy
Is it true that Canadian FedEx charges a hefty tax on the recipient of the package based on the value of the contents??
#34
I would be very hesitant to indicate on the customs form that what was in the package is not exactly what is in the package. I have sent handbags to Germany and Poland; soon some to Denmark and Norway. The bags breezed through German customs and arrived safely in about two weeks. The bag in Poland was held up in customs for almost a month after its arrival. The lady that purchased the bag had to go to the customs office twice, and pay an additional $30 to finally be able to bring it home. I always fill out the forms honestly. The forms for Germany and Poland were basically identical, yet for some reason there was a major issue in Poland. I was in frequent contact with that customer during the ordeal. I felt so bad for her...
#35
Originally Posted by kraftykimberly
Insurance would be good for recouping dollars, but it sure wont help recouping the time and love put into the item. For me it wouldnt even be about the money, but then again Im a sentimental fool that gets attached to my projects, so insurance wouldnt help me since my sense of loss would be from losing the intangibles :-(
#36
I just went over and read that article and looked at the video. That is really something...sad.
Wish we had the WAR AMP thing for keys here though!~that's kind of cool!~if you find them, drop them in a mailbox and they will scan the little bar code and get them back to you.
Wish we had the WAR AMP thing for keys here though!~that's kind of cool!~if you find them, drop them in a mailbox and they will scan the little bar code and get them back to you.
#37
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Port Charlotte, Fl
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I can't even imagine someone throwing a quilt away that is lost at the very least they could give it to charity it's not like it's going to hurt someone. What a shame to waste something so valuable. Makes me wonder who makes that dumb rule and what a waste. Sue
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