Success at the Post Office!
Today, after my horrible experiences at the post office before, I got a notice that I had received 2 packages. I was excited, but also very stressed at the possibility of having to deal with the post office again. But, today I had a fabulous experience. The people there (at my local branch) felt so bad about my cookies and dvd "disappearing" that they let me cut the line and gave me my packages without charging me the 3 lei (equal to about 25 cents) they usually charge per package! Also, my two packages were filled with skittles from Texas! (woo hoo!) Maybe the post office has redeemed itself, but I'm not totally convinced.
Anyway, some tips for dealing with Post Office Moldova.
1) if you put tape on the box or envelope, please sign over it or write something over it so that I know that it was you who put the tape there, and not someone tampering with the package.
2) do not write things like "dvd" or "cd" on the packing slip... those names are internationally recognized... instead write something like "work of art" or "music for listening" - something longer.
3) if you are putting many things in the package, it is okay to "disguise" some of them. Like for example, putting a cd inside a cookie box, for example. (just a thought-- i like cookies too!)
4) Whether you send it to Chisinau or here (my site) ... it will get here eventually, and its a gamble about whether or not it gets opened.
5) Volunteers have found that decorating the box with stickers or drawings keeps people out of them.
So, in conclusion, don't be afraid to send me packages. Just keep the gold and diamonds until I return stateside. :)
Anyway, some tips for dealing with Post Office Moldova.
1) if you put tape on the box or envelope, please sign over it or write something over it so that I know that it was you who put the tape there, and not someone tampering with the package.
2) do not write things like "dvd" or "cd" on the packing slip... those names are internationally recognized... instead write something like "work of art" or "music for listening" - something longer.
3) if you are putting many things in the package, it is okay to "disguise" some of them. Like for example, putting a cd inside a cookie box, for example. (just a thought-- i like cookies too!)
4) Whether you send it to Chisinau or here (my site) ... it will get here eventually, and its a gamble about whether or not it gets opened.
5) Volunteers have found that decorating the box with stickers or drawings keeps people out of them.
So, in conclusion, don't be afraid to send me packages. Just keep the gold and diamonds until I return stateside. :)
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on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 3:06 PM.
