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I sold a magnesium wire flash on eBay and had to remove the wire because flammable metals aren't allowed either. I would have done that anyway, regulations or not.
You can send electrical items with batteries but they must be inserted inside the electrical item you are sending.
More information about what is allowed to send and what not, click here:link
New cameras do not have the battery installed in any event. The link referred to states
Lithium ion/polymer/metal/alloy batteries are allowed when sent with or contained in/connected to an electronic device, but are subject to packaging, volume and quantity restrictions. Please see www.royalmail.com/restrictedgoods.
That indicates batteries can be packed separately in the package but not sent in isolation.
John K
Personally I can't see the need for a ban at all, particularly as you can still send them by carrier albeit at a higher cost, however given that the ban exists I would like to see a clampdown on rogue traders who are competing unfairly against those honest traders who 'play by the rules'.
Larger lithium cells, or banks of them, are a different issue, as aircraft manufacturers have become very aware.
Cheaper than Royal Mail - easier than Royal Mail - no stupid rules on what constitutes a 'small package' vs a 'medium package' or 'normal' letter vs 'large letter' etc. I got sick to death of standing in the post office arguing about price because the staff did not understand their own rules - reached the point that I carried a print out of their own rules to show them!!
That said I still use RM for SD items and am saddened by what is happening to RM.
Carl
Memo to all terrorist organisations - forget shoe bombs, rucksack bombs, etc... A couple of Duracells should do the trick!!
First time I've had to take everything out, but the spare batteries regularly get checked to make sure they are packed properly and can't short. Mine are in two 3-d printed holders and absolutely as safe as they can be.
You are not allowed lithium batteries in hold luggage either.
Since much post is flown around nowadays I can understand the concerns about lithium batteries being unmarked in a package.
SRS stuck a label on the package to me stating it contained lithium batteries.
I took my camera bag through airport security with 4 camera batteries (two installed and two in a sealed pocket) as well as a pack of Li-ion batteries (retail packed) in another pocket.
No one batted an eyelid.
Oh, they were all sent by normal post to me, too...
It really is getting a tad strange trying to reconcile the various practices and the relevant rules and regs
Flying by Aer Arann -about to do my 5th round trip this year - 2 Airports and so far I've had no problems .
K-30 with battery in and one spare charged battery in a little ThinkTank case [which takes it and in the pocket beside it a USB PenDrive which I share with a friend as the easiest way to pass him Photos] all in my Camera bag.
Camera bag [open] goes in the tray through the machine and, I think, twice has been swabbed . Camera bag goes with me on the plane even with a small case counting as my Cabin Bag [ Aer Arann are very nice that way - cheapest price but I get my case and my camera bag as cabin luggage ]
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
I guess different airports apply different rules, but it was a first for me at Schiphol. I asked why and they said a camera is electrical equipment, and the lenses show up black on the x-ray and could be anything.
I also had to put my e-reader out, whereas His Nibs left his in his bag and it went through no problem.
Oh his spare batteries, normal rechargeables, were checked too.
Camera bag always takes up my cabin luggage allowance .
why has it taken so long - the Z-1 uses lithium batteries and it's 20 years old! what's triggered these concerns?
Assorted Pentax/Nikon/Mamiya stuff
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Billericay
Over the last few weeks I have seen a number of cameras and electricals being sold on this forum,at the same time I have sold over on the bay a number of my kids old toys. When I take them into the post office for postage I am asked so many questions and told I must not post anything with electrical circuits and batteries.
My question is how do you all post your sold items, do you lie to the postman or is there a certain method that it is not an issue?
Thanks in advance for your answers.
Paul
K-30, GX-10, DA 16-45, DA 18-55 and DAL 55 - 300
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