That is interesting mark - I would think the yellow tape would make them more
suspicious of what is in it.
 
We have traded shells all over the world for years and have never lost a
package  nor have we ever had any problem with shells going through.
 
 
 
mark wrote:
 
> just a brief question, as we discuss the problems of export , import of
> specimens it reminds me of what seems to becoming a real problem and that is
> pilfered packages in the mail system. This year alone I've had about one in
> five packages disappearing . I finally got one box thru by labeling  in such
> a way that it resembled a medical specimens shipment, it was covered in
> black and yellow caution tape. anyone else have any stories along this line
> to share ? all the best, Mark & Peta  Bethke
> Hollywood, Florida
 
 
 
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Jim & Bobbi Cordy
Specializing in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells