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262812 | Michael Filler | 2017‑08‑12 | Rosewood, et al |
Ed is correct about the latin name for the appendix II woods, and also about the restrictions on ivory in place for many years. I wish I was into instrument making so I would have been aware of this ahead of time. I could have refused to sell internationally. BTW, The fellow that made the video in December probably had no problems up until then was because the effectivity date wasn't until January. And enforcement was weak on Braziallian Rosewood, because they were not equipped to differenciate. The new rule covers a wide range of woods, so they can just assume if it looks sort of like rosewood then it is probably prohibited. I was asked how they discovered this particular package contained rosewood. It was something I sold on ebay, and the main picture clearly shows the nice handles on the side pieces. I had used the ebay global shipping program, who in turn contracts with Pitney Bowes as their logistics supplier. PB probably just uses the supplied reference number, looks at the item on ebay, and have seen enough stuff to know what is on the radar. By the way, my buyer was charged about $140 for the shipping (to Sweden) of which I got about $15 for me to UPS it to Erlanger, KY (from the Chicago area). I think that is a bit steep. I would estimate the USPS International postage at $40, so PB and ebay split about $85 for logistics services (generating the customs docs). Seems overpriced to me. To their credit ebay refunded the customer's money and told me to keep the payment, as if the sale had gone as planned. So technically I and my customer are "made whole". It is a shame they can't or won't return the item. I'll happily refund ebay the payment, so at least someone in the USA can enjoy it. The restriction is only on cross border shipments, not a prohibition on possession. This an old tool after all, not a kilo of cocaine. So again, my point for all of this is just so we are all aware the various governments are being aggressive on the subject of protected species. Best regards to all galoots. |
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262813 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2017‑08‑12 | Re: Rosewood, et al |
Michael "This an old tool after all, not a kilo of cocaine" Depends on your point of view. I always wondered what happened to the pocket knives that are confiscated at the airport. I forgot and had to give up a pearl handled Gerber one time. One of my million dollar ideas is a machine at the security line that spits out a prepaid Priority Mail box for you to mail your item home. But where are all the Rosewood guitars and 55’s?? Ed Minch |
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262814 | Erik Levin | 2017‑08‑12 | Re: Rosewood, et al |
Ed inquired:> I always wondered what happened to the pocket knives that are confiscated at the airport. These items generally go to auction if they are considered of value to make it worthwhile. How this is handled depends on location (private contractor, large lot only, state operated, etc.). *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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262822 | scott grandstaff <scottg@s...> | 2017‑08‑12 | Re: Rosewood, et al |
The knives confiscated at the airport end up being auctioned off in lots on ebay. You can find them easy if you look. Oddly, even though used recent production knives usually sell for dirt on ebay, something about the confiscated stuff brings high bids. Way higher than I would go anyway. Fortunately, unless you are running late, TSA has become much more sympathetic and will try to help you keep your knife if there is a chance. Padded mailers on the counter they haven't thought of yet (super idea Ed) but the impoliteness that once accompanied a man losing his knife, is gone. They'll hold it for you up front so you can go back around, retrieve it, and walk it to your car. Then come back through security. yours Scott -- ******************************* Scott Grandstaff Box 409 Happy Camp, Ca 96039 scottg@s... http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/ http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/hpages/index.html |
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262823 | Kirk Eppler <eppler.kirk@g...> | 2017‑08‑12 | Re: Rosewood, et al |
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/airport-confiscation And some airports have envelopes for that purpose, never had to use one, but a friend has, I think in Philly Kirk in HMB, CA On Aug 12, 2017 4:03 AM, "Ed Minch" |
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262824 | Charles Driggs <cdinde@v...> | 2017‑08‑12 | Re: Rosewood, et al |
Now that’s a great change for TSA. I lost a couple of nice small knives to their rigid rules. Now that I won’t fly anymore, losing them to inspections of the bin contents and wand searches is no longer an issue. I’m happy not to stand in those cattle lines too. I may have to look at some of those TSA auctions to see if there are any deals out there. Thanks, Scott! Charlie |
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262826 | Don Schwartz <dks@t...> | 2017‑08‑12 | Re: Rosewood, et al |
On 2017-08-12 10:19 AM, Charles Driggs wrote: > Now that’s a great change for TSA. I lost a couple of nice small knives to their rigid rules. Now that I won’t fly anymore, losing them to inspections of the bin contents and wand searches is no longer an issue. I’m happy not to stand in those cattle lines too. I may have to look at some of those TSA auctions to see if there are any deals out there. This hadn't occurrred to me before now, but I think next time I fly, I'll just put stamped & addressed padded envelope in one of the outside pockets of my carry-on bag. Don -- On Jan. 26, 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) ruled that the Government of Canada racially discriminates against 165,000 First Nations children. “Until all of us have made it, none of us have made it.” - Rosemary Brown, the first Black woman elected to a Canadian legislature |
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