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Originally Posted by foreverflash
Thanks AJ. I already knew about Registered Mail, but did not mention it because a while ago I was at the post office, trying to return an item to the Phillipines (to an ebay seller) and the seller explained they wanted the package registered. When I asked the clerk about registered mail, he said it was "not" recommended because there were several special "requirements" for the package such as: Brown tape only, no box logos or writing, no labels (only written addresses directly on box is allowed). Then he explained Registered Mail is not allowed to travel w/ all other packages via air (plane) and must go by land/sea (boat). He said because of these restrictions, Registered Mail can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks for delivery. I said "screw this!" and walked out. That was my first and only experience w/ Registered mail...
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Not sure about it only going sea mail, that doesn't sound right to me, but the other things are true. It's the most secure way to ship things, which is why it has all those restrictions (and it can slow down a bit because its so secure, but again, not sure about the sea mail only thing :s), but for an actual tracking for international it's pretty much the only option. :\ I don't know why USPS doesn't offer an easier way to do international tracking...