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Tbaggins

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Streeper541

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The usps was easy last year. No problems on my end and as far as I know my recipient didn't pay any tariffs.
I had a similar conundrum with USPS and an international package. Apparently some of the USPS regulations and fees were changed earlier this year. I spent $90 to send a similar sized & weighted package which used to cost me $35-45 USD to ship as recently as last year. It's crazy.
 

mikethompson

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I had a similar conundrum with USPS and an international package. Apparently some of the USPS regulations and fees were changed earlier this year. I spent $90 to send a similar sized & weighted package which used to cost me $35-45 USD to ship as recently as last year. It's crazy.
But your commitment to send that package shows class and character. Thank you again 👍
 
Jun 18, 2020
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I just received my Som Besths miracle package, and because he included his username in the lovely card I am going to give him direct credit: Thank you so incredibly much, @CoffeeAndBourbon!!! I am completely stunned by your thoughtfulness and generosity! For starters, by the time I realized I really wanted to try Eight State Burley and Cringle Flake, both were completely sold out. I thought missed the bus. And here they both are! And then there is Bijou, Six Pence, Bold Kentucky, and Margate -- all specific blends I've been wanting to try! And then there is Gates of Light which I didn't even know existed (and sounds really interesting), and to round it all out a tin of Quiet Nights, one of my favorite English's. From the bottom of my pipe, thank you!

A very Merry Som Besths to everyone! I wish all of you a happy and peaceful holiday.

Richard
Merry Som Besths to you and yours! Also most of those have a few years of age on them already - Bonus
 

Ahi Ka

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Feb 25, 2020
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Aotearoa (New Zealand)
I had a similar conundrum with USPS and an international package. Apparently some of the USPS regulations and fees were changed earlier this year. I spent $90 to send a similar sized & weighted package which used to cost me $35-45 USD to ship as recently as last year. It's crazy.
Interesting, mine was only $40us and that was sent internationally as well.
 
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Ahi Ka

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Feb 25, 2020
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Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Som Besths has made its way down under. I received this photo from our house sitter today. He is Irish. I really expected better of him with the stem. 😅

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Thank you secret Santa. I am so chuffed. Bullseye flake was one of the few blends I’ve been tempted to run the gauntlet with ordering. And as you know pipe cleaners and obsidian oil are a pain to come by in our part of the world.