Ok to ship stock to Japan?

[painter777]

About the wood,
I once had a extensive collection of pre 1925 outboard motors. Long story but I was hooked on them. Back when I was younger I raced the small GVW Invader type speed boats under 12' long. 70 H.P. and under outboards.After getting older and over some major injuries, I gave in to the wife and retired.
I sold off a 1921 Johnson model A 2 H.P. to a wealthy buyer in Australia. 1 of 12 known to still exist. I carefully made a boxed frame to safely ship it to his exporter in Seattle. He had made all the arrangements. Upon it's arrival in Australia. Customs didn't like the fact that a couple of the wood frame supports were used lumber. After removing the motor, they set the packing crate on fire. Their fear was that some species of bug could have been in it. As it smoked heavily, only then did the buyer realize I had included a new T shirt from his old college here in the States....Michigan State University.
Didn't bother me as U of M happened to be the school of choice for me.
But that slightly used wood made quite a uproar.

I have a few things listed on auction right now. Even though I state No Shipping out of the states. I get many requests. So far..Japan, Switzerland, Asia..etc.
Being that most of my items are wood.
I'm sticking to my guns.
It does break some hearts and you wish you could help.
But just not worth it. I try to direct them to members from here found outside the USA.

Mr. Ricca,
I appreciate your input, as always.

Regards
Charlie-painter777

[Curt]

Charlie I get in enough trouble in the neighborhood it is way too easy to get in International trouble.

[painter777]

I can now add Italy to the list above.
I just keep sending the potential buyers to this site.
Knowing we have members world wide. Maybe they'll sign up and find someone who can fix them up.

Charlie