Help How to send Redemptions cards

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[Anna]

Has anyone heard yet if the GOF redemptions are ready yet?

I just sent Artbox an e-mail.  I'll let you know what they say.

[Geek Boy]

I don't think there is a specific way to do the redemptions.  Having said that, I'm a little worried for my GOF Ron redemption - if I didn't get that back I'd be mortified!  The problem for us UK residents is that you can't send anything to the US with insurance anymore.  The Post Office don't do it (I think, I may be wrong on that but that's what happened last time I tried it).  We can do international recorded and international registered but I don't think they have insurance attached.

Artbox didn't fill out a customs form and attach it to the 3 I just got back so I didn't pay any duty on them.  They just treat it as letter post and if they don't declare the contents or value you should be OK in that respect. Trouble is, if you insure the outgoing mail in case it gets lost on it's way to Artbox, will they end up paying duty if it's come from outside the US?  Catch 22 isn't it?

I dunno, I've never had that many redemptions to deal with in the past.  The Azkaban update ones are probably only the third time I've ever had to do it.

Just write "SAG" (Saint Anthony's Guide) in the corner and stick the stamp over it - that's what my Mum does!

[Nienna]

This will be the first time I've redeemed cards too and I want to get it right because of all the pitfalls I could run into if I don't.
I'm glad that I'm not the only one who is concerned over sending these redemptions to the US - I think there's Airsure and International Signed-For which we could use and I don't think the US recipients have to pay Duty on them when they arrive.
Unfortunately I don't know enough about sending stuff abroad which isn't helping me much, hence all the questions.
I've never owned a valuable redemption like the GOF Ron one before and it's giving me the collywobbles trying to do what's best!

Airsure - you can get extra compensation up to £500 costing £1.50 and it's the same for the International Signed-For - according to what the Royal Mail leaflet tells me, I think it's a case of going down and asking to make certain.

Thanks for asking on my behalf Anna, though I doubt it's wise to send anything as valuable as these cards through the post at the moment.

[Roz]

I am re-sending a parcel to the US that did an Aussie on me (boomeranged right back at me!!) tomorrow, I have to send it insured, Airsure I think, so I'll certainly find out if the service is still available

Otherwise it's time to start saving for a plane ticket

[Nienna]

Well you'll probably get earache at the Post Office as the last posting date for the US was yesterday!
I've used Airsure before but not recently, so any info you can find out about insured international postage etc would be greatly appreciated please!

[Roz]

Well you'll probably get earache at the Post Office as the last posting date for the US was yesterday!

It's not a Christmas present - although it's always nice if things arrive in time for Christmas

[ferdinand_the_yak]

I've sent my Krum redemption via registered mail today... cost $AU10 and is insured up to $100.

I hope that all goes OK as I will be sending a Sawyer redemption card soon as well