regarding not being able to ship laptops/electronics internationally????????????????

[will22clark]

Can anyone elaborate on the issue and everyones options that sell these items? I sold a HP Touchpad on ebay and a warning came on the screen when I went to print a shipping label that said something to the effect that if the item has a lithium battery, I cannot ship with USPS and suggested UPS instead... I went to both places in person and its the same with both parties

[drtom2005]

If the batteries break, they can cause a fire. So many shipping companies are not shipping them anymore.

[will22clark]

lets see how long this lasts

[MattDMC]

I say just ship it and not worry about what the PO says as chances are nothing is going to happen to it in transit.
If the lady at the window asks whats in it just make up something.

It may not be right but thats what I'd do.

[will22clark]

I ended up refunding and not taking the chance. Like the saying, better safe then sorry.

[11chaos]

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