I'm trying to send a package and I want to do everything right. I've never sent anything overseas before. Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you.
2007-07-08 06:49:28 · 10 answers · asked by Firespider 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You have all been very helpful and generous with your advice. Thank you very much!
2007-07-08 07:35:39 · update #1
ooooo yay! my fiance is over there!! thanks for supporting the troops! send razors,deoderant, wet ones, sharpies, playing cards, beef jerky, tampons/pads for the girls, hair elastics, toothpaste, poker set, pictures if you want, crystal light packets, packing tape....here's a few sites too! thanks again!
2007-07-08 06:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The best way to send a package to Iraq is using a flat rate box, which comes in either a rectangular box or a "shoe box" size. It only costs about $8.90 no matter how heavy the box is, so that really saves some bucks. But you will need to complete a customs form that lists everything that is being shipped, and a total dollar amount. You can insure the packages for pennies, but I only insured the gifts I sent. Sometimes I would send hot tamales, magazines, cookies, jerky, letters and cards and books and still have a total dollar value of the package for less than $50 so I didn't bother to insure those ones. The post office should be able to get you the right customs form...it's pretty easy to fill out.
2007-07-08 06:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Toilet paper(no I'm not kidding), batteries, and baby wipes are the big three. I grew up 5 miles from a Marine base and have sent many care packages over the last few years. unscented sunscreen(any thing you send should be unscented), magazines, dvd's(comedies are best), razors, gum, any food that won't melt that they likely have no access too. Those little battery operated $5 games are great. But one of the biggest things you can do to raise spirits is to just send a letter or a card supporting them.
2007-07-08 07:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by dixie8026 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
****Crystal Light*** - the small packages of them mix perfectly with the bottled water used over there. They were a big hit with us. They were in the chow hall but never enough of them.
I forgot. Like the other poster said, send baby wipes, we used the hell out them when we were outside the wire and going on week three without a shower.
2007-07-08 08:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by Todd J 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Takes 7 to fifteen days for a kit to get to Iraq until truly undesirable climate then it may desire to take longer. Flat value field's are the thank you to circulate in case you are able to in effective condition each and every thing into one.
2016-10-01 03:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just send it with the correct address, and name.
Don't forget in your letter, to say thank you, and I love you.
2007-07-08 06:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by xenypoo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the ideas everyone.
My nephew just went to Iraq and I was trying to think of what to send him!
2007-07-08 07:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
everyone above me has listed most everything. but it's real important to write them a nice letter and encouragement!
2007-07-08 07:05:23 · answer #8 · answered by a mango 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nothing that can melt--like chocolate. However comfort food is appreciated. Phone cards. Magazines and books. Pictures, letters, videos, etc.
2007-07-08 06:53:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you find out let me know... so email me if u find out... i would do that too. what r u putting in it?
2007-07-08 06:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋