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14th Jan 2011, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fsyxxx  i am new to the forum and turning (only done about 50 pens) but i would like to be involved
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Nice to have you on board
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14th Jan 2011, 03:45 PM
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Just in case some of the Aussies In this swap are not aware ,Australia post has announced a $9 security charge on all Items over 500 grams ! Articles over 500g and all ECI and EPI services will be subject to an additional $9 security surcharge and may face transit delays of up to 48 hours.
Another way to rip us off  I know for me it will restrict any extra goodies along with the Pen !!! John
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14th Jan 2011, 03:53 PM
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John, I had forgotten about that 
In fairness to Oz Post I believe the charge originates from the US postal service to pay for extra security checking.
It appears that the US is building an ever higher wall around fortress America.
Sad really, after my last trip over there I would have to have a very good reason to go again, they don't exactly welcome you with open arms and don't even mention the hoops you have to jump through.
Not only are they doing this to us "foreigners" but even their own citizens are subjected to some very invasive screening. |
14th Jan 2011, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gawdelpus Just in case some of the Aussies In this swap are not aware ,Australia post has announced a $9 security charge on all Items over 500 grams ! Articles over 500g and all ECI and EPI services will be subject to an additional $9 security surcharge and may face transit delays of up to 48 hours.
Another way to rip us off I know for me it will restrict any extra goodies along with the Pen !!! John | 1 pen and 5 blanks =404grams, then the wrapping
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14th Jan 2011, 04:32 PM
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Fred ( Not only are they doing this to us "foreigners" but even their own citizens are subjected to some very invasive screening.)
I think even "George Orwell" would be shocked at how far "Big Brother" has got and still going  Come the revolution lol. except in Australia where they already have taken most of the guns , cheers ~ John
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14th Jan 2011, 05:50 PM
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I think even "George Orwell" would be shocked at how far "Big Brother" has got and still going Come the revolution lol. except in Australia where they already have taken most of the guns , cheers ~ John | .........and our knives  |
16th Jan 2011, 12:47 PM
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Count me in...please
Dom, but OS or both is good.
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16th Jan 2011, 01:20 PM
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17th Jan 2011, 11:29 AM
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OK Nick ... since I have my obligations from the last swap met I'd like to throw my name in the hat and play with the big boys if they'll have me and as long as they understand that I will be tardy in completing this task. 
Ron Hossack
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17th Jan 2011, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gawdelpus and may face transit delays of up to 48 hours. | 48 HOURS!!!, does this mean Aus post are speeding up their service 
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17th Jan 2011, 09:08 PM
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You can count me in please.
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17th Jan 2011, 10:58 PM
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Ron
I see you've changed your mind, great. I'm sure your partner will understand that you have particular shed issues related to climate
John
welcome
and thanks for joining the swap.
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18th Jan 2011, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker Ron
I see you've changed your mind, great. I'm sure your partner will understand that you have particular shed issues related to climate
John
welcome
and thanks for joining the swap. | Thanks! It's crazy here . .. last week we had 12" of snow and today is supposed to hit 50ºF so I need to find the lathe
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19th Jan 2011, 04:00 PM
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I would like in on this .
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19th Jan 2011, 06:27 PM
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Woodminister
welcome to the forum and welcome to the penswap 
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