need help with postage

T. Koch · 1st September 2012, 12:46 PM

I guess it depends on your definitions of 'complicated' and 'not being able'..

In my experience, people often expect the unknown to be difficult and unless they ever try it out for themselves, this belief will stick with them for life. That is why you sometimes see sales with terms like 'US buyers only' or 'Only for sale in the EU'.
Additionally, some people have had negative experiences with customs etc. and so prefer to keep the sale of weapons within their own zone.

Although one could certainly suspect sinister motives, perhaps your seller is simply unfamiliar with intl. shipping and forgot to state it in his terms?

The best way to find out would probably be to talk the guy...?

Hope you work it out, - Thor

Sajen · 1st September 2012, 02:21 PM

Another problem seems to be: USP seems to state that it is not allowed to send weapons to Germany what is generally correct but with the exception of ethnograhic/antique edged weapons and some post officers don't know about this and tell stupid things.

I have had many times problems with freshwater sellers from the States by this. And I agree, it helps when you contact sellers and discuss this with them.

junker · 1st September 2012, 06:25 PM

Hi,
thanks for the fast answers and special thanks to Robert.
Maybe i will acept your offer.
But first of course i try to work out a solution with the dealer.

best wishes
Dirk

junker · 20th September 2012, 04:14 PM

Hi,

so, i was not lucky with that.
The seller has shut his account and dont answer.

This is what i won for only 10,- € from Pierre, Orford, New Hampshire and what i will never receive anymore.

It should be an excaveted english pike head from araound 1800.

sad Dirk

Rick · 20th September 2012, 11:40 PM

Small Town Postmasters can be quite a problem over here, Dirk .

My condolences on your loss .

Maskell · 20th September 2012, 11:49 PM

Think your lucky, can buy there at Brimfield antique fair for under $20. USD, They are Chinese.

Best,
Maskell
Jerry

junker · 22nd September 2012, 12:30 PM

So this day becomes a happy one.
Thanks a lot Maskell

Dirk

1st September 2012, 06:25 PM	#3
junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	thanks Hi, thanks for the fast answers and special thanks to Robert. Maybe i will acept your offer. But first of course i try to work out a solution with the dealer. best wishes Dirk

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junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	This was the piece Hi, so, i was not lucky with that. The seller has shut his account and dont answer. This is what i won for only 10,- € from Pierre, Orford, New Hampshire and what i will never receive anymore. It should be an excaveted english pike head from araound 1800. sad Dirk Attached Images

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Maskell Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38	Chinese spears Think your lucky, can buy there at Brimfield antique fair for under $20. USD, They are Chinese. Best, Maskell Jerry Attached Images

1st September 2012, 12:46 PM	#1
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	I guess it depends on your definitions of 'complicated' and 'not being able'.. In my experience, people often expect the unknown to be difficult and unless they ever try it out for themselves, this belief will stick with them for life. That is why you sometimes see sales with terms like 'US buyers only' or 'Only for sale in the EU'. Additionally, some people have had negative experiences with customs etc. and so prefer to keep the sale of weapons within their own zone. Although one could certainly suspect sinister motives, perhaps your seller is simply unfamiliar with intl. shipping and forgot to state it in his terms? The best way to find out would probably be to talk the guy...? Hope you work it out, - Thor

1st September 2012, 02:21 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Another problem seems to be: USP seems to state that it is not allowed to send weapons to Germany what is generally correct but with the exception of ethnograhic/antique edged weapons and some post officers don't know about this and tell stupid things. I have had many times problems with freshwater sellers from the States by this. And I agree, it helps when you contact sellers and discuss this with them.

20th September 2012, 11:40 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Small Town Postmasters can be quite a problem over here, Dirk . My condolences on your loss .

22nd September 2012, 12:30 PM	#7
junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	So this day becomes a happy one. Thanks a lot Maskell Dirk