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Here are some tips on how to properly pack and ship swords to ensure that they arrive in their destination without hurting anybody, destroy other items or themselves. A sword is ideally shipped in its scabbard to protect the point and blade.
- Enter The Mail Forwarder!
- Us Global Mail
- Forward It
- Parcl
- Usa2me
- Aeropost
- Conclusion
These services were originally designed primarily designed for US Ex-pats, Digital Nomads and other 'globetrotters' to receive their mail and packages from the USA, but over the years are increasingly being used by people living outside America who simply want to be able to directly access the USA market (as many sites, not just sword related, do n...
US Global mail have been used by some SBG visitors in the past with good results. Prices are slightly higher as they are calculated with a formula that tends to discriminate against relatively light, but long, packages like swords. Monthly fees are $15 a month or $150 for the year, which is good for serious addicts, oops, I mean collectors who orde...
Forward It seems to be a relatively hassle free alternative - no monthly fees, but instead they charge a flat rate of $9.99 per item plus 3.9% if the item is over $200. This is a tad expensive, but makes them more suitable for the one off or casual collector who doesn't buy swords all the time but is looking to ship one particular stubborn to ship ...
An organized community based approach to shipping, Parcl's motto is 'Anything to Anywhere'- and they have two types of members, shoppers and buyers. Click hereto see how it works - and it looks like it is fine to ship swords, knives or even firearms if they are legal at the destination country. Here is what they have to say to the question 'Can my ...
Now we are starting to get into untested waters. USA2ME is a popular forwarding service and if you look at their restricted item policy herethey only mention ITAR rated military weapons as prohibited (so no grenades, etc). The only catch, they basically reserve the right of refusal with the final sentence (Any item that is deemed illegal, dangerous...
This is a special service that covers pretty much all of the Caribbean and SOUTH America - from Anguilla to Venezuela and pretty much every other country in between throughout the region. They can and do ship swords, and will even help with the paperwork because sometimes swords sail on in, and other times even Aeropost cannot help, so it's not per...
There are several other services available. A quick google search on 'international mail forwarding' will reveal several pages of potential forwarding services. Just make sure that you explain you are a legitimate sword collector and ask if they have had any issues shipping swords in the past first before you jump in. It's worth the trouble because...
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Checked Bags: Yes. Cutting or thrusting weapons, including fencing foils. Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.
Four types of sword are known to have been used: the ma or boomerang-sword based on the hunting stick, the kat or knife-sword, the khopesh or falchion based on the sickle, and a fourth form of straight longsword.
Sword shipping info and policy. Please check your local law before placing an order. Swords and bladed weapons are restricted in some countries, states, regions. If you are not sure about law in your country, ask your customs office for a permission to import sword. Responsibility.
Feb 9, 2021 · Is it best to ship the sword in its scabbard or out? Would it be safer to keep the dagger in the pommel to protect it, or should it be kept outside? Are there any materials that I should avoid when packing?
Feb 2, 2017 · If you're looking for hard cases, you can also try Midway USA ( www.midwayusa.com) - they have a good selection of cases, and aren't that expensive, especially when offered with free shipping. Aside from that, you can try local Wally Wolrd (WalMart) or other retailers like Bill suggested.
