Thread: Can you send Chocolate to Russia by mail?

Or is Chocolate considered dangerous?

По моему мнению I don't think it will make it.
But if you want to try, pack it well. I would use bubble wrap, it will insulate against the heat.

you wanna get some anti-russian postal worker wrap too

Originally Posted by Lt. Columbo

you wanna get some anti-russian postal worker wrap too

Hehe. Very true. Can you buy that in an aerosol -- like Batman's anti-shark repellent?

A girl from Israil once sent me a pack of about 40-50 bars. So I'm sure it's possible.

It is possible, the fear of Russian postal workers stealing chocolate is exaggerated. The rumors were set by the Russian Chocolate Producers Association (RCPA) to make Russians buy more fatherland chocolate.

Originally Posted by Mordan

Or is Chocolate considered dangerous?

My question would be "why"???

The chocolate in the FSU, especially Czech, is often much better quality than in Western Europe.

Please don't misunderstand, your thoughts are kind... but chocolate shipped from Belgium will probably arrive as a "melted mess" in the heat ... if it arrives not confiscated.

If your friend lives in a major city, consider a local "courier" service to buy high-quality chocolate locally for personal delivery to your friend. For example, there are now huge markets in Petersburg, where I can buy high-quality food, candy, wines for less cost than in Madrid.

I had some difficulties with the Russian post when sent gifts abroad. One of them was exactly about a chocolate bar, it was forbidden to be added to the letter in the envelope. Within Russia, nobody cares what you put in the parcel, you only have to put your signature that there is no forbidden stuff.

I can understand the point about food, but the rule about paper things is killing me.

Originally Posted by Dobry

My question would be "why"???

The chocolate in the FSU, and the chocolate that is easily imported from the EU is much better quality than American chocolate. Why would you waste the money and effort?

Do you mean there always must be some rational economical reason?

Originally Posted by Indra

One of them was exactly about a chocolate bar, it was forbidden to be added to the letter in the envelope

A letter with a chocolate bar within is not a LETTER.

If you want to send a letter with sweet stuff put there some sugar powder instead.

Originally Posted by Alware

Originally Posted by Dobry

My question would be "why"???

The chocolate in the FSU, and the chocolate that is easily imported from the EU is much better quality than American chocolate. Why would you waste the money and effort?

Do you mean there always must be some rational economical reason?

Alware,

No, I am a very romantic person.

And as you are Siberian I sense you value the economy and efficiency of effort... and the romantic difference between a ball of non-edible chocolate mush in a brown envelope, with a love-note completely disintegrated in the chocolate "goo"...

Or a nice, pretty box of chocolates.

Let us think of this... 100 Euros for a chocolate ball of ugly mush internationally delivered... or 30 Euros for a red box of fresh, tasty chocolates, with a romantic message

Alware, you do the romantic math.

Originally Posted by Alware

A letter with a chocolate bar within is not a LETTER.

If you want to send a letter with sweet stuff put there some sugar powder instead.

You are right, it was stupid.
On the other hand, you cannot send,say, a book and other things together, because books (calendars, booklets) are considered "paper sendings" that cost less ("book rate"). THAT is really stupid. I agreed to pay more in order to send all the things together, i. e. to pay for the book as for other, not-paper goods, but the post worker refused.

Originally Posted by Dobry

Originally Posted by Alware

Originally Posted by Dobry

My question would be "why"???

The chocolate in the FSU, and the chocolate that is easily imported from the EU is much better quality than American chocolate. Why would you waste the money and effort?

Do you mean there always must be some rational economical reason?

Alware,

No, I am a very romantic person.

And as you are Siberian I sense you value the economy and efficiency of effort... and the romantic difference between a ball of not edible chocolate mush in a brown envelope, with any love-note disintegrated by the chocolate "goo"...

Or a nice, pretty box of chocolates.

Let us think of this... 100 Euro chocolate ball of ugly mush... or a 30 Euro red box of fresh, tasty chocolates, with a romantic message

Alware, you do the math.

30euro, 100 euro ...50cents...Does it matter if a gentleman is intended to send something to a lady?

And could you kindly specify what does being a Siberian have to do with valuing smth?

Originally Posted by Indra

I agreed to pay more in order to send all the things together, i. e. to pay for the book as for other, not-paper goods, but the post worker refused.

It was the matter of the post worker's IQ but not the regulations

Originally Posted by Alware

Originally Posted by Dobry

Originally Posted by Alware

Originally Posted by Dobry

My question would be "why"???

The chocolate in the FSU, and the chocolate that is easily imported from the EU is much better quality than American chocolate. Why would you waste the money and effort?

Do you mean there always must be some rational economical reason?

Alware,

No, I am a very romantic person.

And as you are Siberian I sense you value the economy and efficiency of effort... and the romantic difference between a ball of not edible chocolate mush in a brown envelope, with any love-note disintegrated by the chocolate "goo"...

Or a nice, pretty box of chocolates.

Let us think of this... 100 Euro chocolate ball of ugly mush... or a 30 Euro red box of fresh, tasty chocolates, with a romantic message

Alware, you do the math.

You are reacting personally and too agressively now... please, relax... there is no offense by me... My meaning was that most of my Russian, and Siberian friends are not wealthy... they are very careful with their money... and for my close Russian friends, whom I trust with my life... their lives, their money is controlled by economy and efficiency with money... they are very careful with their money. I must also be very careful with my money... I am not a wealthy man.

Maybe you are very wealthy, and so the spending and control of money is not as important for you.

For me it is very important... I would give my world to my true love if I could... give her every jewel she wants... but then I would have no money to buy food for us to eat. Do you understand?

If you have so much money, that you are very wealthy, then you are a fortunate man.

But do not challenge and disrespect men that, because of their lack of wealth, cannot give the world to a woman.

For a man who is poor... 30 Euros... 100 Euros... very big difference.

And no, "Siberian" has nothing to do with it... but my Siberian friends would be hurt that you are asking a stranger such questions. Such financial discussions, and a person's financial abilities, would not be asked, unless between very close friends, in trust. And my Siberian friends are suffering much from the current economy. Do not shove this in my face.

Originally Posted by Dobry

You are reacting personally and too agressively now... please, relax... there is no offense by me...

He he. Same old story. That was pretty neutral question. But I'm sorry if you felt that way

My meaning was that most of my Russian friends are not wealthy... they are very careful with their money... anf for my close Russian friends, who I trust with my life... their lives, their money is controlled by economy and efficiency with money... they are very careful with their money. I must also be very careful with my money... I am not a wealthy man.

I didn't say anything about money in the first place. What I meant was that if a young man wants to send a chcolate let him just send a chocolate. I bet cost and quality were the last things he would think about. And finally we don't know nothing.

Maybe you are wealthy, and so the spending of money is not as important for you. For me it is very important... and I would giva my world to my true love if I could. If you can, then you are a fortunate man.

I'm not wealthy, but sometimes I forget about it and never regret of it later. (I hope you understand what i mean here)

But do not challenge men that cannot because of their lack of wealth.

I never did that.

For a man who is poor... 30 Euros... 100 Euros... very big change.

Agreed.

And no, "Siberian" has nothing to do with it... but my Siberian friends would be hurt that you are asking a stranger such questions. Such financial discussions, and a person's financial abilities, would not be asked, unless between very close friends, in trust and friendship.

What questions?

Alware,

"Same old story"... not sure what you mean. If you want to PM me and explain, please do. I am aggressive, but I'm also reasonable and I prefer debate and discussion. But, if you begin aggression with me... yes, I will be aggressive with you. I sensed you began aggression. Sorry, 'big guy'... this is my personality and my 'Irish instincts' emerged.

No aggression from me now... relax.

"Questions" referred to you questioning me why I mentioned Siberia... I pointed to Siberia because you state in your profile that you are Siberian...you raise the question... the same as I state I'm an American.

I mentioned Siberia because you indicated a philosophy of "ignore the cost... whatever the cost, ship Belgian chocolate, whatever the girl wants!" (not literal from Alware, this is only my impression) This is very noble, but not realistic in the current economy of Russia.

I have sources within the Russian Customs system... I asked one, and she agreed this would be a silly gift to send. The Belgian chocolate would probably be ruined (big chocolate mass), stolen or confiscated.

It would cost Mordan many Rubles to send, and the package would probably never arrive.

I suggested another option, which is local courier service. And, personally, I think Russian chocolate is very tasty. It can be delivered reliably, efficiently, with a romantic message... for far less Rubles.

You criticize me for this suggestion. I don't understand why. Especially from someone who's living in Russia and understands how things work within the system. Efficiency is a prized skill. I lived in Russia for awhile, so I do have some knowledge of the 'system'... and many 'mistakes' are made... many packages "lost".

I've used Russian professional couriers (FedEx, DHL, etc.) many times, and I have NEVER had any problems... packages always accurately delivered and on-time. But, they are very expensive. More expensive than the chocolate.

If Mordan tries to send a chocolate bar through Russian post... it will probably never arrive... if it does arrive, it will be a melted, mass of non-eatable chocolate. This is the truth of the current situation.

I'm giving Mordan strong, good advice, if he wants to send a special gift to someone he cares for... a girl he likes very much.

My friends throughout Russia, I am sure would strongly agree with my advice.

On a side-note... I have tried having food gifts shipped to me in Spain, from America... very bad idea. Every attempt has been disaster.

Use commercial parcel service such as DHL or UPS (they operate in Russia and guarantee the delivery).

Are you kidding? Belgium Chocolate is simply the best ever. I live in a small country but we have that and ... beers.

it is a simple gift and has no romance connotation... jeez

Seriously, i was just asking if the customs accepts food in parcels to enter Russia.
If I remember correctly; you can't send fruits to the US.

Originally Posted by Ramil

Use commercial parcel service such as DHL or UPS (they operate in Russia and guarantee the delivery).

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