Posting or Shipping Restrictions

[Makka-Pakka68]

Hello, I have been looking up prices for shipping or posting lamps that I am going to sell. When I look at the "restrictions" lists for all the shippers, most don't allow glass items or oils - although I'm not sure exactly what the oils in the lamps are - but I presume that they are restricted. I have sold lamps to the States and beyond a while back, but I think it was before the not sending liquids came into force.

Is it ok, or am I best to be liberal with the truth and not mention what sort of lamp I am shipping to the courier? Anyone had any problems? Thanks in advance.

[thomas chambers]

Ive recieved lamps through the USPS UPS and FedEx with no issues.

[Kris]

You're not "suppose" to ship liquids or the like. However, it happens all the time. If they ask what it is, say something else. Something fragile but not "dangerous". :)

[LampHead]

Im guessing each post office might be alittle different but at mine if you tell them its a lava lamp (glass w/ liquid) they hand it back to you and say sorry. I have always used the post office to ship lava lamps but I tell them its a lamp....and of course they always ask "any liquids, flammables, perfumes or hazardous items" which I answer "no" I have been lucky they have never lost or broke one yet !! At the UPS store they will ship a lava lamp but they have to package the lamp in store which runs anywhere from $20 to $50....not worth it. Never tried shipping with FedEx but LavaWorld uses them so im sure they know what they are shipping, I have also received lavas thru FedEx with no problems. Pick your poison.


LampHead

[mandysbus]

i shipped a lamp yesterday...they said any liquids...i told them it was a lava lamp with water and wax in it....they stuck a fragile sticker on it and away it went......