Type A1 Eastman jacket missing

[John Lever]

I returned a UPS parcel back to Greece because it was wrongly declared with a value of $14500....guess what ? It went missing

 

[Pa12]

Ouch. Not sure how Platon does it, but when I received a jacket from them there were no taxes or duties owing. Was a nice surprise.

 

[Micawber]

I returned a UPS parcel back to Greece because it was wrongly declared with a value of $14500....guess what ? It went missing

Did you return prior to paying any import and handling fees John?

 

[John Lever]

Did you return prior to paying any import and handling fees John?

Yes, there was NO way I would accept. The fees would have been over 4 k

 

[Micawber]

Yes, there was NO way I would accept. The fees would have been over 4 k

Understood, I would have done the same.

 

[Pilot]

Thank you Vera for making this thread.
No pics, dark seal A-1, not 50Cal, and...
Lessons learned.

I'm not hoping for a miracle, but USPS Int'l
Branch updated me that they'll give those
in France 30 days to determine the whereabouts
of the parcel.

I'm not an optimist, in these matters.

Apologies for France…
It used to be a Grande Nation… long time ago…
We had respect, order and acceptable discipline…
When I left France a few months ago… and as far as all may see or notice… it comes more and more to resemble to another world… no more references, NO ORDER, NOR RESPECT OF ANYTHING, NO RESPECT OF LIFE… sorry no ranting but I am so glad I am no more dependending of such a miserable ( apologies it became so miserable and lousy recently) system.
Wishing my French friends and family all the best…
In a few words… dont trust the French postal/Gov/whatever system anymore… long gone anyway… unfortunately…hope the 2024 Olympics will not end in the same disaster as the Euro-Soccer Champions League did..
Good luck and for shipping in/out “watch six…”

 

[Nickb123]

Again, sorry to read about your loss.
But two fatal mistakes here:
1) The postal workers/handlers cannot read your declaration… its all in a sealed envelope…. only customs can if they wish and have time ( or suspicions).. then they scan or open your sealed envelope or parcel. Thieves can/may only see on a scanner, whats inside your package..
2) Low value lost parcels have no priority when searching for them… High declared value parcels if lost have surely a higher priority to be tracked and traced since it will cost more to compensate.
Conclusion… „cheap can be very costly at the end…“
Again, sorry for your lost package.

Pilot, appreciate this sound advice. Thank you.

 

[Pilot]

Pilot, appreciate this sound advice. Thank you.

Thanks… you may believe me or not… I lost tears, sweat and blood for la Grand Nation… and now seeing the way it goes…whooo.. not good… and I am not alone…
Shame!… but I am out by all means… no more Euro lost to those suckas!.. luckily!
Back to the OP and thanks for your patience and consideration.

 

[bseal]

Here’s a replacement:

Size 46 Eastman Leather Clothing Co. Capeskin A-1 Flying Jacket (A2 Predecessor) | eBay

This is an exceptional take on the famous pre-WWII A-1 flying jacket, done in a wonderfully soft brown capeskin (South African sheep). It is a faithful replica of the 31-800P contract. It is in great, pre owned condition.

www.ebay.com

FWIW, I have a .50 Cal 46 in immaculate condition if desired.

I’m really sorry for your loss though.

 

[entertainment]

It's sad but this is the reason I will only buy from the States unless something is super cheap. The jackets that John Lever, Micawber, etc. sell that I would love to have. . . .

 

[John Lever]

If buying abroad I organise my own courier from here in the UK. Have it collected and tracked. I e mail labels to the seller so all they need to do is wrap the item print labels and give to the courier usually FedEx
It is quite simple if I can do it anyone can

 

[John Lever]

I can also state the value that suits me, and use the correct customs code for used clothing

 

[Micawber]

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Reported.