Why?

From: Allison J Parent <allisonp_at_world.std.com>
Date: Sat Jun 21 14:07:14 1997

 
> > There is the matter of customs which many americans have little experien
> > with.

> I accept that....but you are such a big country. Isn't it about time you
> start looking outside and try to understand other cultures? (no offence
> meant)

I worked for several companies that was very good in that respect, Japanese
and European. I did exchange information and material on a very regular
basis however, it was another person in shipping that took care of details
of getting it there. AS an engineer the machanics of those transactions
were an inpediment to doing the work!

In short you are confusing the mechanics of transaction with cultural
interaction.

I have had only on case where I got something for the shipping cost and
depite care in packaging by the shipper a s100 box was received severely
bent! Over a certain weight crating is a must it would appear. I don't
have the resources to crate a machine.

For me save for that one long distance transaction other than for a floppy,
a board or paper/books(small under 2kg) to strictly local transactions
withing the driving distance of my old toyota pickup truck. As is, that
can prove difficult!


Allison
Received on Sat Jun 21 1997 - 14:07:14 BST