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Debate & Discuss / Mailing regulations

« on: August 18, 2010, 09:47:09 am »Message ID: 222421

I would like to hear what others have to say about the post office rules regarding the non-shipment of liquids to overseas places.  I was in the post office yesterday getting ready to mail a care package to my mother in the Philippines.  She is a fan of Bath and Body sprays, Cucumber Melon being her favorite, so I went and got her 3 bottles (you pay for 2 and get 1 free).  Being the honest citizen that I am  I listed the body sprays in my customs declaration form.  When I reached the counter the clerk told me I couldn't mail it because anything that is packaged in aerosol form, whether it be cologne or lotion, is taboo!  Ok, let's get real here.  Would I purposely ship an explosive devise to my own mother packed in a body spray bottle or Aveeno lotion in a pump dispenser?  I'm sure a lot of people have gotten away  with sending liquids overseas by fudging on their declaration forms.  And there are those who also use the post office to mail tons of liquids overseas.  They get away with it while I, a law-abiding, tax-paying citizen has to put up with ridiculous shipping requirements put in place because of some fanatics who tried everything in their power to destroy the United States of America, but have failed so far!

Thanks for letting me vent! I look forward to reading your comments.  Have a great day everyone!