Yep. If I'm in a hurry for something from the US, or it's dense and pushing
four pounds, I ask them to put in in a flat rate $4 (6x9") or $7(9x12") Global
Priority envelope. It gets fast delivery and internal PO tracking. This is also
available from the US to some other destinations for $1 more.
Envelopes aren't restricted to paper. Just make sure they're adequately padded.
tOM
PS, the http://www.CanadianCameraConference.ca is coming closer - June 28-30 in
Ottawa. Check out the lineup of presentations for $260 CDN (~$192 US) -tOM
On Friday, May 30, 2003 at 6:53
Titoy <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Tom,
>
> Do you mean, we can stuff items other than "letters' in a letter mail pouch?
>
> Titoy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tOM Trottier" <Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 5:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] FA: 35-70mm f4 hood.
>
>
> > I always ask for "Letter" mail for items up to 4 lbs. All parcel post
> offers is
> > insurance, higher weights, delays, and higher costs.
> >
> > Customs doesn't differ. I think Canadian customs must often be very busy,
> so
> > they concentrate on the high value items.
> >
> > tOM
> >
> > On Thursday, May 29, 2003 at 16:43
> > Mark Dapoz <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > On Thu, 29 May 2003, Moose wrote:
> > >
> > > > For small, light, inexpensive items, even Priority Mail can be
> overkill. I've
> > > > received several hoods and other similar items simply in bubble
> mailers via
> > > > 1st. Class Mail and sent out a couple with nary a problem and charges
> of $1-3.
> > > >
> > >
> > > A few years back I bought an OM-3 from someone in the UK and they sent
> it
> > > to me in a bubble mailer! Luckily it arrived ok, but I wouldn't
> recommend
> > > it as a shipping method for bodies :-) On the plus side since it came
> in
> > > as a "letter" I didn't get charged any taxes or duties.
---------
2003 Jun 28-30 in Ottawa:
http://www.CanadianCameraConference.ca
tOM Trottier, ICQ:57647974 http://abacurial.com
758 Albert St, Ottawa ON Canada K1R 7V8
+1 613 860-6633 fax:231-6115 N45.412 W75.714
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