I wonder how Christie's and Sotheby's ships valuable items? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:13:30 To:horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] Re: Shipping horns So much for our "Global Economy." huh? It's d**n difficult to ship a horn internationally but no problem for containers of lead painted toys (or some that had "date rape drug" ingredients in them), kilos of illicit drugs, pirated DVD's, CD's and software to get into the US and other countries. Maybe we should contact the Mafia or a local pusher for our shipping needs? Hey, that container shouldn't go back empty but the "mule" will have trouble getting the horn past airport security it the case doesn't fit under the seat! KB John K wrote: Canada Customs collects taxes on items shipped here but no duty regardless of carrier. The carrier also charges a brokerage fee. Canada Post charges a flat $5 fee. UPS and other couriers charge a minimum $35 which is then indexed to the value of the contents. This can often equal or even exceed the cost of the item. I chose long ago not make purchases from venders who ship UPS only. Jeremy wrote: I understand exactly where you are coming from. However, I have equally negative stories regarding USPS. I mail out CDs to customers on average of about 100 per month. Just this past month, the USPS has "lost" 7 discs alone. This is not an isolated incident. Similarly, I sent an envelope of discs to Switzerland about a month and a half ago. It arrived in my mailbox undelivered to its destination completely mangled with no reason as to why it was returned. I sent a $3000 piece of audio equipment to Greece and paid extra for insurance and tracking information. 5 months went by and no word. It finally got delivered - again, no word as to why the delay. Customs informed the person to whom I sent it that it was only in their possession for a couple days at most. Sure FedEx and UPS cut some corners from time to time, but at least they have the accountability of a tracking number which is more useful than USPS's poor excuse for tracking. J. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/gretchenzook%40gmail.com
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