Usps ?

[AdamJoshua]

I just sent something to Singapore, I didn't need to fill out the customs forms, if you go online it's going to ask you for exemption numbers and all kinds of BS, if you just get in line at the post office, tell them you are sending collectables (as long as the box isn't pounds and pounds), you can put the value down as 100 bucks and there are no exemptions or long customs forms to fill out, at least that's how it worked out for me the other day.

btw I used one of the "video tape" small boxes.

[chaase321]

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

I just sent something to Singapore, I didn't need to fill out the customs forms, if you go online it's going to ask you for exemption numbers and all kinds of BS, if you just get in line at the post office, tell them you are sending collectables (as long as the box isn't pounds and pounds), you can put the value down as 100 bucks and there are no exemptions or long customs forms to fill out, at least that's how it worked out for me the other day.

btw I used one of the "video tape" small boxes.

Ok, I am sending to Brett too in singapore [let's cat out of the bag, no worries, not a bomb], my ? Adam (either or), is there a difference between "video tape" small boxes and the regular small flat rate boxes?

[T.G]

Originally Posted by chaase321

Ok, I am sending to Brett too in singapore [let's cat out of the bag, no worries, not a bomb], my ? Adam (either or), is there a difference between "video tape" small boxes and the regular small flat rate boxes?

The "video tape" box is a slight bit larger, about an additional 1/2" by 3/4". Not sure if there is a rate difference for international offhand.

[chaase321]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

After some recent changes at USPS I have been able to print pre-approved forms for foreign countries and have not had to get them hand-stamped at the counter (you still need the plastic envelopes). Big win for international shippers!

I'll be a sheep this time and wait in line just to make sure, but yes, that is a big win I would imagine!

Originally Posted by T.G

The "video tape" box is a slight bit larger, about an additional 1/2" by 3/4". Not sure if there is a rate difference for international offhand.

Ok, thanks

[T.G]

Originally Posted by chaase321

I'll be a sheep this time and wait in line just to make sure, but yes, that is a big win I would imagine!

If it has the round postal cancellation mark with the date on it in the lower corner when it prints, then you can just sign it and toss it in a mailbox.

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by T.G

If it has the round postal cancellation mark with the date on it in the lower corner when it prints, then you can just sign it and toss it in a mailbox.

If it prints your name in the signature field then you don't even need to sign them any more (part of the recent changes). The USPS considers this a digital signature and is considered validated as part of your purchase.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

If it prints your name in the signature field then you don't even need to sign them any more (part of the recent changes). The USPS considers this a digital signature and is considered validated as part of your purchase.

True, but, it's the foreign customs agents that inspect the packages that I'm signing it for. I've found that it's simpler to just scribble something on that line like they are used to seeing and then I don't have to worry if they got USPS's memo.