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Originally Posted by JEMelby
Unfortunatly, there is still no APO/FPO pre-order support. Please don't forget about the service men and women!
All you have to do is add AA, AE and AP as options in the state drop-down for domestice orders. AND make sure they ship via USPS. It doesn't cost a penny more for shipping.
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A Short Treatise on APO/FPOs
For those that do not know - APO and FPO addresses are for service to US Military and State Department activities over-seas. There is a collection point on the east coast (NJ, I think) and one on the west coast (LA area). When a vendor ships an item to an APO/FPO address, it goes via USPS as far as the nearest collection point. That is what the shipping charges are based on. Once it arrives at the collection point, it enters the military's mail system and makes it's way to the individual. The system isn't speedy, and packages DO get lost (or pilfered), but as far as the vendor is concerened, it's much the same as sending a package across the state.
Almost all major online vendors offer service to APO/FPO addresses (Amazon.com is a LIFESAVER). Some venors refuse to ship to APO/FPO addresses for political reasons, some are just unaware, still others don't want to mess with their 'store-front', and a few just don't trust the system (they may have been burned once or twice).
One caveat - APO and FPO shipments do require a customs form to be prepared for the shipment since the package will ultimatly be leaving the US. This is just a formality, but it is an extra step that may throw a wrench in a well-oiled, high volume distribution system.
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Dear JE Melby:
YOU are absolutely right and I am ashamed of us!! I spent three years on a Nike Hercules (Rings of Supersonic Steel) site in Germany where even the birds would not go. IF it was not for the Hurtz Defender club papers I would have gone nuts.
I will immediately bring this to the attention of the department that handles this! I am Business Development and there are numerous departments here. We should have APO/FPO and I will try to get it.
I apologize to ALL of our fine servicemen and women!! You people are the only reason that we live free!!
