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RICKAMAVEN Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 12:03 PM EST
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is their something special about shipping cigars to an APO? do i tell the PO there are cigars in the package?
DrMaddVibe Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 12:14 PM EST
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No! "Personal Sundries"
ajeroth Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 12:32 PM EST
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"Personal Sundries" does work. Or "Book of the Month" Or "Gift Items" It doesn't realy get checked. You could probably write "1 Kilo of Cocaine" and nobody would blink twice.

PS: Your still a pimp in my book! :)

HockeyDad Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 12:49 PM EST
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Rick,

Although there is nothing wrong with sending cigars, I think the theory is that somewhere in transit they may just vanish if labeled as cigars. I've used "Personal Sundries" and had no problems so far. My post office hasn't even asked me for a customs form if under 1 lb.

I'm going to try "Tacky Souvenirs from Florida" and see if it gets through.
choner Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 3:27 PM EST
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I usually do what Smithbw does, "Collectibles".

choner
Gene363 Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 8:04 PM EST
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Our local PO requires a customs declaration form, Tobacco products or Cigars is fine.

We have sent our son sever care packages this way.

May I suggest double sip lock bags with either a damp paper or a wet piece of florists foam inside the outer bag. A sturdy outer box and or double boxing is also a good idea, they are handled a lot.
Gene363 Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, Aug 9 2003, 8:24 PM EST
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Dough!

That was "several" and "Zip" lock bags.
CanyonDVM Offline
#8 Posted: Sun, Aug 10 2003, 7:53 PM EST
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I've sent lots to my son in the Navy. Have to file a customs form and write cigars on it with no problem. But I can see how they might disappear.
chuckler Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Aug 11 2003, 4:18 AM EST
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My experience is NEVER say CIGARS on the box or forms...

If it goes to the field, it may very well end up confiscated. From what I was told, it is against US armed forces policy to send tobacco to the US armed forces using an APO address. [Please let me know if you know this to be incorrect.]

Also, depending on the location, especially remote locations, the temptation is great for the boxes to go "missing". (no insult intended to anyone)

PT ;-)




HockeyDad Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Aug 11 2003, 5:01 AM EST
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You got me curious so I found the following:

http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/2003/html/pb22101/apofpo.html

Notice restriction C. Now look up the specific APO and see if is allowed. In many cases it is restricted but not all.

Restriction B is for customs forms for packages greater than one pound.
tweedypaul Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Aug 12 2003, 10:03 AM EST
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You still have the greatest plumerias in town
Paul
gorob23 Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Aug 12 2003, 10:07 AM EST
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I posted this on the Misc board -My Lady at the PO TWICE has told me I am not supposed to send ciagrs (Clud B-Day Bombs) but then she takes the package anyway??!! Ok so I write sundries ont his package to the brothers and sisters over sea's got it :)
rasdas Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Aug 12 2003, 10:17 AM EST
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I write candies, sundries, school supplies, pens, markers....

RasDas
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