... in response to Sending packages., posted by capt david on Oct 28, 2001You might be able to buy those items yourself. But try to stay light weight, for the postage will get very expensive.
Perhaps, for one thing, buy a microcassette recorder rather than a regular cassette. They're much smaller and compact. I think you could buy one for about $30 or $40 (if you don't already have one, then you'd want to buy two). Also, you should send a package of several microcassette tapes.
About VCRs, you could probably buy a VCR on sale for about $50. I have seen basic models priced well under $100.
When I periodically send packages to Analyn, the postage itself generally costs between $25 and $35. I've sent T-shirts, stuffed animals, disposable cameras, diskettes and candles before. You must be concious of the weight adding up, depending on what articles you send. It would probably cost more in postage to send a VCR.
Well, about postage, my suggestion is fill-out a pink international return-receipt card at the post office. She'll have to sign the card, if and when she receives the package, and the card with her signature will be returned to you. You'll have to fill out a customs form. You should also insure the articles for their declared value. And above that, yhe international postage rate for third-class is added to the postage cost.
- Kevin
