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Shipping cologne internationally

post #1 of 5
4/28/06 at 8:46am
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Hey guys and gals,

I'm in the USA and am trying to make a swap with a fellow Basenoter who lives outside of the USA. I went to the post office to mail his package out only to discover that USPS won't allow the international shipment of cologne!! >

I was told that even if I didn't mark "cologne" on the customs form, that the cologne would be discovered in an x-ray conducted by customs and that the bottles would be immediately confiscated. Grrrrr.

Do any of you know how I can get around this road bump? Does UPS offer international shipment of cologne? Any tips would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Roman
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post #2 of 5
4/28/06 at 9:16am
Don't let the boys in blue intimidate you with their bluffs. Ive sent stuff back and forth from Canada numerous time without a hitch, and Marlen sent me bottles from Japan.

you can, however, use UPS if you don't like lying to USPS
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post #3 of 5
4/28/06 at 2:26pm
Please dont ship anything to outside of the US via UPS hahah....they are not kinda to us at all!

USPS is the way to go. Try another location.
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post #4 of 5
4/28/06 at 2:32pm
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Thanks guys. I tried a new USPS location, and.... SUCCESS.
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post #5 of 5
4/28/06 at 11:56pm
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Originally Posted by Roman

Thanks guys. I tried a new USPS location, and.... SUCCESS.


nice work! On the customs form, write used cosmetics and check off "gift." If they ask any questions, I usually refer to decants as "lipstick" . Then its also a good idea to way lowball the value, like $5 or something like that, so that your swapping buddy doesnt have to pay duties.
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