Finishing up my box for mailing...

PaminMaine · Post by **PaminMaine** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:30 pm

Oh my that stinks!! Sorry to hear that need2getaway. My boxes are mostly snacks and tanning lotions.

mark & susan · Post by **mark & susan** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:45 pm

Is is interesting that the two people that have weighed in as having a bad experience both sent their box WAY ahead of time.

We have shipped three times, each has taken less than a week - usually 3-4 days....

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:59 pm

I have no idea how the boxes that were not recieved were sent, but that could be the issue.
I truly think that you are throwing money away if you do not use flat rate priority mail boxes with delivery confirmation.

PaminMaine · Post by **PaminMaine** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:00 pm

I am planning on rolling the dice and sending mine. I have the flat rate boxes. It is being shipped to the owners at Samuels Cottages.. crossing my fingers. If it doesnt work.. well, I'll just have to suck it up and buy some lotion, snacks when we get there!

Need2GetAway · Post by **Need2GetAway** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:07 pm

Xislandgirl - I described how mine was sent, and it was Priority Mail Flat Rate ($15), with tracking, sent from the Post Office Counter here, addressed to the property manager.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:26 pm

Need2GetAway wrote:Xislandgirl - I described how mine was sent, and it was Priority Mail Flat Rate ($15), with tracking, sent from the Post Office Counter here, addressed to the property manager.

Sorry, I didn't see that post.

LauraD · Post by **LauraD** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:34 pm

I debated back and forth about sending a box. I have decided to do a checked bag which I have never done going to the islands, but in a checked bag I can pack my walking poles and bring my pillow.
Anywho, pack some sugar cubes for the bananaquits, so cute to watch on your balcony. Laura

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:43 am

I tried shipping our bulky snorkel stuff back this past February. It didn't weigh that much and it still would have cost $45. Pay the $25 or whatever baggage fee to keep it under your feet in the cargo hold.

On a side note, I've shipped small items to a friend on the island to hold for me and she advises not to put c/o (care of) on the package because there may be an extra fee at the post office. Has anyone experienced this?

PaminMaine · Post by **PaminMaine** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:07 pm

The 2 boxes went out today.. crossing my fingers and toes, and did the sign of the cross over them LOL

Here is what I crammed in 2 boxes.. LOL

Microwave popcorn
Almonds
3 packages of lipton pasta- alfredo
1 package of macaroni - to make pasta salad
1 bottle italian salad dressing
1 jar of jam
1 jar of peanut butter
1 plastic bottle of mayo
1 plastic bottle of ketchup
2 boxes ( just the bags) of crackers
2 cans of tuna
1 large can boneless chicken
1 package of dried cranberries
Big bag of cajun trail mix
Bag of jolly ranchers

About 6 differnt bottles of lotion
1 bug spray
1 small bottle shampoo
1 bottle of body wash

PHEW... I did good!!

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:22 pm

4 boxes mailed in CT on Saturday,2 arrived today.
Hoping the other 2 arrive tomorrow

PaminMaine · Post by **PaminMaine** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:41 pm

Xislandgirl wrote:4 boxes mailed in CT on Saturday,2 arrived today.
Hoping the other 2 arrive tomorrow

4 boxes!! Wow.. I did the confirmation as well. I'll be watching it closely for the next 2 weeks.

Have you guys been getting all the rain in CT that we have here in Maine? So sick of rain!!

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:26 pm

PaminMaine wrote:
Xislandgirl wrote:4 boxes mailed in CT on Saturday,2 arrived today.
Hoping the other 2 arrive tomorrow
4 boxes!! Wow.. I did the confirmation as well. I'll be watching it closely for the next 2 weeks.

Have you guys been getting all the rain in CT that we have here in Maine? So sick of rain!!

2 boxes are for me, the other 2 are filled with gifts for my on-island friends.

Crazy rain here too, but 9 days to STJ and then when we get back, 9 days later we head to Maine!

Need2GetAway · Post by **Need2GetAway** » Tue May 03, 2011 12:21 pm

Second trip to the post office this morning to file a claim to get my $15 back for the box that never arrived, but both times the line was sooo long it wasn't worth it.

I'm assuming since I sent it Delivery Confirmation, and it was never delivered they owe me that much.

I also got thinking, don't bother insuring these boxes since most of the contents are illegal to mail anyway

(liquid, perishable, etc.).

poolmom · Post by **poolmom** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:42 pm

I just sent a box flat rate from Knox. Tennessee on Wednesday April 27th and it arrived on Monday May 2nd. I also sent one last year to Samuel's Cottage with no problem. It was waiting for us in the cottage when we arrived. Patrice the owner is super. Good luck and have a great trip.

PaminMaine · Post by **PaminMaine** » Thu May 05, 2011 9:51 pm

I shipped my boxes on April 28th and they arrived in St John today !! YIPPEEE !!

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