I may be done with africa, at least for a while

[375Fox]

I have no clue. Sounds messed up.
But I never underestimate the ability of the government to be stupid

You never stated the broker you used. I’d suspect this to be a problem with the broker more than the government.

 

[62flint]

You never stated the broker you used. I’d suspect this to be a problem with the broker more than the government.

How so? If the USDA requires insp? I dont understand how the broker could be at fault.

 

[WAB]

You never stated the broker you used. I’d suspect this to be a problem with the broker more than the government.

Agreed. A good
Broker has the inspections lined up before the shipment arrives.

 

[WAB]

How so? If the USDA requires insp? I dont understand how the broker could be at fault.

The broker works with USDA to ensure all required inspections are available and scheduled. If USDA starts to do something stupid, their job is to intervene.

 

[375Fox]

How so? If the USDA requires insp? I dont understand how the broker could be at fault.

I reread your posts in this thread. I never heard of Laing international or using them for trophy shipments prior to now. Use Coppersmiths in Atlanta or Coppersmiths or SSI in New York. The only call you should be getting from an experienced trophy import broker is where do you want it sent by truck and paying your bill.

 

[WAB]

I reread your posts in this thread. I never heard of Laing international or using them for trophy shipments prior to now. Use Coppersmiths in Atlanta or Coppersmiths or SSI in New York. The only call you should be getting from an experienced trophy import broker is where do you want it sent by truck and paying your bill.

Spot on!!!

 

[62flint]

Spot on!!!

I went with who was recommended by the Taxidermist, Overall I can not say Laing has done bad. The USDA is requiring insp, which in it self is strange since its a finished product. Maybe Laing had controll over that or not I am not sure.

 

[WAB]

I went with who was recommended by the Taxidermist, Overall I can not say Laing has done bad. The USDA is requiring insp, which in it self is strange since its a finished product. Maybe Laing had controll over that or not I am not sure.

I have done many shipments into Atlanta, both finished and unfinished. In every case I used coppersmith and have never had an inspection issue. In every case they have kept me apprised of the inspection procedures and status. In one case they bullied their way into Turkish airlines’ warehouse and found a shipment Turkish had declared lost. I’m sorry for your frustration, but Laing did a poor job for you.