Tamar Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>My apologies to everyone
>
>>1. The message is not meant for the entire list. It is from one
>>another member. We do not need to take time to read it since it is
>>irrelevant to us.
>
>I am still new to this list so I am learning by trial and error.
>
>>2. Since shipping a personal decision that many find objectionable, I
>>do not feel that it is wise to discuss your shipping plans in this forum. A
>>number have said that it is illegal to ship, and this forum cannot
>>encourage or condone any illegal activity. So please keep it private in the
>future.
>
>>(I don't think that there is any way to ship across the US / Canadian
>>border! You would have to list the contents of the package and it's
>>value. The customs service can open any package they wish. It would
>>also be impossible to do so in 24 or even 48 hours, making it grossly
>inhumane.)
>
>I was unaware that the other person lives in the US. And I was going to
>find out all the details of shipping BEFORE I agreed to it.
>
>Again Sorry for cluttering the list with unnecessary emails - This is
>the last.
>
>Tamar
It is worth remembering that there are various ways of shipping.
Shipping is not synonymous with sending gerbils through the post. There
are plenty of responsible ways of transporting and shipping gerbils,
even when large oceans get in the way.
It is only illegal shipping that is discouraged. it is important to
remember the distinctions.
--
Julian
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