[Drake] Re: [Heathkit] Postal time in transit survey...

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 13:41:36 -0500

hi jordan...  i shipped  a rig from stateside to poland usps air..  2
weeks..  i also shipped regular (post 9-11) 12 weeks..  i shipped to canada
via ups..  it arrived 5 days later..  with $300 due..  ups hand carry charge
thru customs $80  plus provincial and govt taxes..  a disaster...  shipped
usps to ca.  arrived in a week..  no extra charges at all !  since 911,
europe has gone to private carriers to deliver stuff from conus, and it can
arrive with fees from the private carrier in europe...  good luck..i have an
article somewhere with all of the post 911 delivery problems..  if i find it
i will post it   paul w8jn
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From: "Jordan Arndt" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 1:28 PM
Subject: [Heathkit] Postal time in transit survey...


> Hi... I am just sounding out those who ship to and receive items from
> Canada, and to/from the Continental U.S. to/from AK and HI....
> What are you experiencing in the way of Postal Time in transit...?
> Since Oct. 7th, Canada Post has eliminated Surface Parcel and Airmail
> Parcel classes of Mail Service, and everything is now classed as "
> Expedited Mail"... It seems to be that items are taking longer than
> Airmail class, yet faster than surface parcel in MOST cases....
> What is the present state of National Security in the U.S...?
>
> Apparently incoming inspections are again very regular, and I am finding
> time-in-transit to particular parts of the U.S. to be soemwhat long....
> Any info or related news would be much appreciated.... 73 de Jordan....
>
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