Thread: 2011 Australia Day pen swap

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

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.

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

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

Originally Posted by gawdelpus

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

Count me in...please

Dom, but OS or both is good.

Western Australia

Col

Cant wait for the Swap!!!!! The anticipation is killing me!!!

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
OS
USA

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

You can count me in please.

OS
Australia

John Evans

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.

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

I would like in on this .
Arizona, USA, OS

Woodminister

welcome to the forum and welcome to the penswap