Lets not mention 'the declared value thing' , best not to 'rock' the boat... :)
-----Original Message----- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Aubrey Whymark Sent: 02 June 2009 20:31 To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Dealers, Sellers: Please INSURE your shipments I am always careful about declaring a meteorite - it makes it tempting to steal. 'Mineral specimen for research' is accurate and yet far less tempting to steal. Also I prefer not to declare the full value. When I have stuff sent to the Philippines I like a low value as again it reduces the risk of theft (although I have never experienced a problem). The main problem I have is that if a high value is declared then I have to pay import duties, and various other taxes and post office expenses that basically convert a bargain ebay purchase into very expense deal - almost to the point that it's not worth picking up, due to the expense. I once bought $120 of tektites and then had to pay $60 to the post office to get them! Aubrey ______________________________________________ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us. Email i...@ssl.gb.com. You should not copy or use this email or attachment(s) for any purpose nor disclose their contents to any other person. GENERAL STATEMENT: Southern Scientific Ltd's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried on them recorded, to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Registered address Rectory Farm Rd, Sompting, Lancing, W Sussex BN15 0DP. Company No 1800317 ______________________________________________ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
