RE: [Rollei] GX for a reasonable price...

["Austin Franklin" <austin >]

Marc,

> At 09:43 AM 6/30/04 -0400, Bob Shell wrote:
> >If you are shipping something from the USA and want to send it by
> >Registered Mail (the most secure form of mail, used by jewelers and
> >such), you must use gummed paper tape.  Postal regulations do not allow
> >you to send if plastic tape is used.  The problem is that gummed paper
> >tape is not easy to find today!  Post Offices sell shipping supplies,
> >but they only carry clear plastic tape!!!
> >
> >Bob
>
>
> I believe that the Post Office has relaxed this rule.

Not for registered.  The reason for the paper tape is they stamp all the
seams, and they can't stamp plastic tape...it rubs off.

You can read the Registered Mail handbook here:

http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm/s911.htm#Xgj1408

Section 3.6 Sealing:

"Packages must be sealed with mucilage or glue or with plain paper or cloth
tape."

Austin

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