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Re: Sending cash via mail - off topic?
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Fri, 25 May 2001 19:20:06 GMT
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Dave,
I have shipped about 50 envelopes with US Currency to Germany in the last 2
years. None was ever lost. Here's what you do: get a Christmas Card w/
envelope (any card, such as Birthday or Sympathy will do). Tape your money to
the inside of the card, and put tape on the seal of the envelope after you
have licked it shut (but not right away -- moisture prevents good adhesion).
It looks (from the outside) like a greeting card was sent off. As I have said
I have done this many many times and none have gotten lost. I tried it once
to Israel, and boom, it disappeared. So be careful of what countries you send
it to. I think all of northern Europe (besides Germany) is OK for shipping
this way. And just put about $1.25 in postage on the card, and voila, you've
saved money.
NOTE: Only one thing I have ever received from Germany was ever stolen. That
was a gas station set (assembled), where someone either at USA Customs, or
German or USA postal person took the building out of the box and resealed it.
All the other parts (gas pumps, paperwork, etc) were still in the box but not
the building. You may want to have them dissassemble any buildings that are
assembled before shipping. People usually don't want to steal loose parts.
Gary Istok
DJA wrote:
> Hi all,
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> As I have never done this, I am posing the question with hope that someone
> can provide tips. Sorry if this message is off topic for this board, but I
> was unsure where to post.
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> I have to send cash to Germany via mail. Any suggestions / tips or
> experiences would be appreciated.
>
> Dave
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