Any hope? 6 Spydies declared as weapons!

It just doesn't make any sense to me. The same week I received another package of 4 spyderco folders, some of which that were the same knife(different variations) and they made it through just fine. I can even drive 20 minutes into the city and buy the same knives. The only reason I don't buy locally is because the mark up is sometimes double what I pay from the States. It really grinds my gears, you know? Thank god for Warriors and Wonders.
 
I've had a similar experience as well, so I stopped shipping to Canada. It's just not worth it to risk one of the parties not getting their knife.
 
I'll say what I think, rude as it may seem: I bet some customs guy wanted a cool knife. I can't believe all Spyderco's are available in Canada, yet one Customs guy gets to call these "weapons" and confiscate them? Where do they go? I'd fight this just on a matter of principle.

thx - cpr
 
What does it mean when we say, we are a nation of laws, not of men?

What does it mean when our laws are different every time a different man interprets them?

What is the use of a law that you cannot depend on to tell you unambiguously what you may or may not do?

Tyranny.
 
I always put tool or camp tool on the form.I put Collectable knife one time and the postmaster came out and showed me in her "rules Book?" that it was illegal to send knives usps International or stateside!:eek:She said as long as she didn't know,all was cool.That' the potentially hazardous thing they ask you about.
 
piglipsticker said:
I always put tool or camp tool on the form.I put Collectable knife one time and the postmaster came out and showed me in her "rules Book?" that it was illegal to send knives usps International or stateside!:eek:She said as long as she didn't know,all was cool.That' the potentially hazardous thing they ask you about.
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Not true, to the best of my years of postal experience. There are certain countries to which you cannot send knives or send certain kinds of knives, but as long as the knives are properly wrapped and will not come loose, send them you can.

http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/posters/pos138/pos138_back.html

Sharp instruments Knives, razors, switchblades
Only if sent between authorized parties.
International mail subject to ICL restrictions/ prohibitions.

443.1 General
All sharp-pointed or sharp-edged instruments such as knives, tools, ice picks,
razor blades, etc., must be securely packaged in a strong container as
required in DMM C010. Sufficient cushioning material must be used to
protect the sharp points and edges from cutting through the outer packaging
during normal postal handling.
 
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esav, nice poem!

everyone else, thanks for the input. Id buy you all a beer )as long as its not a butt light(
 
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Sharp Phil said:
...And this is why I prefer to ship to ConUS only.
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And thankfully, there are those who don't subscribe to that preference.

I've never had a problem sending from, or receiving to Canada, and certainly appreciate those who are willing to keep the trade flowing. :thumbup:

Ship only via US Postal, mark the item as a tool, and lock the pivot down tight.
 
welton said:
I can even drive 20 minutes into the city and buy the same knives. The only reason I don't buy locally is because the mark up is sometimes double what I pay from the States. It really grinds my gears, you know? Thank god for Warriors and Wonders.
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This is about nothing more than government policy that encourages keeping trade "in-country". In the meantime, those wonderful guys in Canadian customs get to enjoy lots of neat folders for free that can easily be purchased on either side of the border.

Sort of smacks of legal theft .. :thumbdn:
 
Razzierb said:
This is about nothing more than government policy that encourages keeping trade "in-country". In the meantime, those wonderful guys in Canadian customs get to enjoy lots of neat folders for free that can easily be purchased on either side of the border.

Sort of smacks of legal theft .. :thumbdn:
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Only "sort of"....:thumbdn:
 
I recently shipped several Spydercos (including a black coated Spyderedge Endura) to Canada without any problem. I had declared them as "camping tools" on the Customs form per the buyer's instructions. Not knowing how Customs enforcement works, I'm wondering how they decide which boxes to open and what to seize - is it purely random?

This situation stinks, I do hope you're able to resolve it and recover your knives. After reading this, I suppose I'll have have to stop shipping knives to Canada as well. :(
 
JAB said:
I recently shipped several Spydercos (including a black coated Spyderedge Endura) to Canada without any problem. I had declared them as "camping tools" on the Customs form per the buyer's instructions. Not knowing how Customs enforcement works, I'm wondering how they decide which boxes to open and what to seize - is it purely random?

This situation stinks, I do hope you're able to resolve it and recover your knives. After reading this, I suppose I'll have have to stop shipping knives to Canada as well. :(
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That may be a bit harsh given that these instances are fairly remote. Using proper shipping protocols, as mentioned earlier, there is even less probability that there will be any issues.
 
Man, I feel for you 2 guys on this gone-bad deal, but I gotta say I'm impressed with your individual attitudes you've adopted. It's reflective of the underlining spirit of the forum.
I've done my share of international shipments (Carpet Tools has been my usual entry) with the full understanding from my foreign bro' that he assumes full responsibility, but now I see the unfairness in that gamble. I've been lucky that none have gone sour. But I need to rethink just who is really susceptible to taking the big Hit. Even if some dude has to shell out like over $125 for a Native in the Netherlands, that might be a better deal for him than taking my $45 plus $27 shipping if it never gets there!
I hope this works out in a good way for you guys, and thanks for sharing the experience.
 
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