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Idaho G
Does anyone know how Cartridge Collectors send send single or multiple specimens to other collectors? UPS ground? Is there a surcharge for ammunition like for powder? I have been collecting cartridges for 40+ years, and I'd like to start thinning out my collection. Is there a site for Cartridge Collectors?
Thanks!
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  • ammo guy
    Loaded ammo cannot be legally sent by US mail. Use UPS or Fed Ex, Ground, the box needs to be marked " ORMD- Cartridges-Small Arms". there is no surcharge for shipping ammo. Hope this helps.
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  • D@D
    All live ammuntion must be sent ground by a secondary carrier like UPS or FedEx. As for how much it is going to cost depends on the weight and where its going. Talk to a member here user name Iconoclast.

    This site might be helpfull.

    http://cartridgecollectors.org/
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Like the Man said.....Talk to ICONOCLAST....! He's Moderator of the Wanted Forums......Easy to find..............

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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  • He Dog
    Yep, that is "Wanted, Dead or Alive"
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  • Iconoclast
    Oh, fer Gawd's sakes, Dale, don't you have some snakes to fondle or something? [;)]

    Idaho G: please pardon the long boilerplate C&P which follows; simpler to put it all in one place than answer this individually.

    There are sites and associations for collectors. The best one is the International Ammunition Association (IAA): http://www.cartridgecollectors.org/

    I'm always looking for specimens for my own collection or stock for re-sale. I'd be glad to look any list you might have.

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    Unless state or local regulations / laws specify otherwise, you may ship ammo within the continental US w/o an FFL (don't need it for AK or HI, but see below) to another party who does not have an FFL. Be aware that some jurisdictions have stringent restrictions on the types & calibers of ammo which may be received (particularly military surplus loadings); check with the ATF website to determine if this foolish PC nonsense applies to you or the recipient. Also be aware that MA requires you have a copy of the recipient's FOID - possibly IL as well. Live ammo may *only* be shipped by common carrier (i.e.: UPS, FedEx) by *ground* transport (unless you invest in expensive Hazmat training with the carriers). No 'hazmat' penalties apply; however, the container must be marked on one side "Small Arms Ammunition Cartridges ORM-D" (short for "Other Regulated Material - class D"). Technically, this verbiage must be outlined by a line box at least .250" larger than the verbiage. For years, I just marked my boxes with marker, but then I ran into a real anal set of hoplophobic types at the local UPS termninal who sent back all my boxes, opened, because the labels were not *exactly* as specified by regulations. It is illegal to ship by USPS (Postal regs, Pub 52, Section 341.21c). Be aware that both of the common carriers apparently give the terminal managers and drivers wide latitude in accepting / rejecting packages, so a UPS location in your area may refuse to accept a package while FedEx will, or vice versa. If you are frustrated by the locals, a call to the national customer service center with a request for them to contact the local terminal will usually - but not always - resolve the problem. Cost varies by weight, distance and recipient. In reference to the latter, there are surcharges for residential deliveries and deliveries to 'rural' zip codes. You can determine the charges in advance by accessing the carriers' websites and entering the zipcodes, weight, insured value, dimensions, etc. These charges are front-end loaded, so shipping a ten pound package will often cost less than twice the charges on a one pound package. On small items, cost typically runs $6 to $9. FedEx Ground is usually cheaper than UPS, but their drivers have much more difficulty with rural addresses. OTOH, FedEx seems to have far less political problems with ammo and similar material.


    "There is nothing lower than the human race - except the french." (Mark Twain)
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  • spookster
    my local ups outlet wont allow the pkgs to be marked at all,,N.E.Penna,,,so i guess its where your at ????????

    jimjim
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  • Mr Gee
    hope this helps just read it.....Shipping loaded ammunition in the United States:

    Small Arms Ammunition
    The first rule is that LOADED AMMUNITION MAY NEVER BE SHIPPED THROUGH THE US MAIL. The United States Postal Service will not allow shipment of loaded ammunition. Inert ammunition and components may be sent through the mail, but should be clearly marked as inert on a small note included inside the package to prevent a misunderstanding.

    Both the United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) will provide ground shipment of loaded small arms ammunition up through .50 caliber. For packages up to 20 pounds, the ammunition must be packed in boxes with at least a 200 pound bursting strength and be marked on the outside: ORM-D






    confused....but learning
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