Literally. Technology available since about 250BC to be precise.
Background. Sent a parcel to Canada containing figures. Put the correct code on the customs declaration and described it as 'metal castings, Tin/lead alloy' Simple.
It got stuck for a few weeks in the Langley centre where stuff is processed before going abroad. Eventually they sent the parcel back to me as possibly containing prohibited material. Found the following letter in the returned parcel:
In other words, the reason they returned it was because they DON'T HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY to measure the density and determine the composition when the label clearly say tin/lead alloy!!! A problem solved by Archimedes in 250BC!!!
What's really sad is that, having opened it and found it to be "safe", they didn't let it carry on its way to the recipient.
ReplyDeleteWhat is really sad is that from now on future posting abroad will have to surface mail.
DeleteSad indeed.☹️
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
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DeleteI sent a few figures to NZ a couple of weeks ago and they arrived after a fortnight. I’d send it again marked as toy soldiers! Did they refund the postage?
ReplyDeleteNope, if the article is deemed to be unsuitable there are no refunds or compensation.
DeleteIt’s worth remembering that quite a bit of stuff is moved around by air by Royal Mail within the UK. Does this mean they can’t do that? I think you’ve just met a jobsworth.
ReplyDeleteThere are separate lists for postage internally and abroad; it doesn't say anything about internally by air.
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