US inbound mail delays

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pnightingale
Joined: 27 Jul 2011
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Posted: 12 Feb 2012, 17:59 #
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I've seen several comments made by members fearing that they mave have been scammed recently. This may be true as let's face it there are scammers everywhere but I would advise caution and patience.

Inbound mail to the USA has been subject to increasingly lengthy delays since late October 2011. I have seen many references by overseas coin dealers alerting their customers to potential delays. The procedures adopted in 2011 included a 4 day holding period and item level screening, as opposed to screening an entire cargo bag. I don't think there are any delays on outbound mail, just incoming.

The good news is that the restrictions are being reviewed and may soon be relaxed following concerns expressed by major shipping customers.

Anyway, I thought I would share the news to allay fears of being scammed and potentially having overseas members' reputation unfairly tarnished because of factors outside of their control. If you are awaiting a package from outside the USA please don't rush to judgement just yet. Words spoken in haste cannot be taken back.

Here is a link to the latest news regarding this situation:

http://postandparcel.info/36274/news/us-still-seeking-answers-to-inbound-mail-security-delays/
Non illegitimis carborundum est.  Excellent advice for all coins.
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james wolfe
Joined: 2 Mar 2011
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Posted: 12 Feb 2012, 20:04 #
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yes i can relate to that i had some package held an looked thur by homeland security
james
0gramz
Joined: 20 Nov 2010
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Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 14:19 #
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yes i had one like that recently too searched by u.s.h.l.s.
radrick007
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Posted: 29 Feb 2012, 21:00 #
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There's definitely nothing wrong with US outgoing mail - just received a superb swap from a certain Floridian in just 6 days!  :)
Just because you can't see it ... doesn't mean it isn't there - Anon.

Former coin and banknote catalogue referee.
pnightingale
Joined: 27 Jul 2011
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Posted: 2 Mar 2012, 02:55 #
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Quote: radrick007There's definitely nothing wrong with US outgoing mail - just received a superb swap from a certain Floridian in just 6 days!  :)
Hey, well I reckon Napolitano must have taken me off the terrorist watch list because I got the inbound parcel today.

The coins are perfect, just what I was looking for. Thanks for going the extra mile mate, much appreciated. I'll get you a cold Corona when you come to Disneyland.
Non illegitimis carborundum est.  Excellent advice for all coins.
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tony_k_1965
Joined: 8 Nov 2011
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Posted: 4 Mar 2012, 03:08 #
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hope delays aren't to bad just posted 2 gold coins to US midday yesterday
redsmithstudios
Joined: 20 Dec 2010
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Posted: 17 Mar 2012, 02:56 #
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is this still a problem?
Taking a break from swapping for a while, but still interested in pre 1799 Spanish coins, I will make time for that!

Looking for pre 1783 coins
ken6528
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
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Posted: 18 Mar 2012, 03:46 #
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I mailed coins to France on February 24 and it didn't leave USA till March 7. He got the coins on March 15. It usually take 1 week to France. This time it took 3 weeks.
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