07-05-2013, 02:51 PM
Hello All,
I apologize if this post is in the wrong area. It has to do with reconstructions being shipped. I wanted to send one of my custom made Roman swords to my cousin in Italy as a gift.
However, I was told by UPS, FedEx, and DHL that they will not ship ANY swords even if they are in a sheath and not sharp. I told them it was for a display and non functional. They replied that If I want to send something of this nature anywhere, I have to use regular post. They will not ship anything with a point since its a weapon. This goes for shipping such items to Europe or bringing them in from Europe. I find this hilarious because in the US there are places that sell semi-automatic weapons legally :whistle:
Has anyone else had this problem and how are you getting your items. For instance.....Koenigs swords sent to the US. What does he use?
I asked the Italian airlines if I can bring the sword and they told me it has to go with the main luggage not on board (like I needed to be told this) AND I need a letter from me saying the intent of the sword and have it notarized to make it official. Can anyone believe this nonsense :-x
Cheers
I apologize if this post is in the wrong area. It has to do with reconstructions being shipped. I wanted to send one of my custom made Roman swords to my cousin in Italy as a gift.
However, I was told by UPS, FedEx, and DHL that they will not ship ANY swords even if they are in a sheath and not sharp. I told them it was for a display and non functional. They replied that If I want to send something of this nature anywhere, I have to use regular post. They will not ship anything with a point since its a weapon. This goes for shipping such items to Europe or bringing them in from Europe. I find this hilarious because in the US there are places that sell semi-automatic weapons legally :whistle:
Has anyone else had this problem and how are you getting your items. For instance.....Koenigs swords sent to the US. What does he use?
I asked the Italian airlines if I can bring the sword and they told me it has to go with the main luggage not on board (like I needed to be told this) AND I need a letter from me saying the intent of the sword and have it notarized to make it official. Can anyone believe this nonsense :-x
Cheers
"You have to laugh at life or else what are you going to laugh at?" (Joseph Rosen)
Paolo
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