Only within certain limits.  You can send a Brailler for service, for
example, but nothing not directly connected to reading for the blind.
Talking Book machines qualify, radios don't.  And if you do send something
that's legally permitted, it can be insured, although you may get an
argument about this from some less-than-knowledgeable post office clerks.
Make them look up the regulations.

----- Original Message -----
From: "John miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: mega! cb gear clear out.


Oh, you can send packages free mater, but I don't think out of the country.
John Miller N1UMJ
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 5:10 PM
Subject: Re: mega! cb gear clear out.


| It wouldn't work here; as I recall postal regulations, the only things
that can be sent free matter are braille and cassette and large print (I
think). I somehow don't think radio equipment would fall into a legal
category. And remember, too, that the post office does have the authority to
investigate the contents of things marked free matter.
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