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Wallingford,CT

this may seem to be posted in the wrong place but its a follow up to...
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=1&p=179481

I'm looking for a place to acquire a number of small zip lock bags. maybe 2" x 3" to hold individual pumpkin seeds or maybe 2 seeds at a time so they can be easily inspected by APHIS. If this actually works we all may have a working method to mail pumpkin seeds into the US. I have the permit and all I need to do is see if it will work. (No Phyto cert required.)

12/15/2006 3:15:42 PM

Halifax, Nova Scotia

I buy mine from the dollar store in the crafts section. I would bet the crafts section in most big box stores would also carry them.

12/15/2006 3:19:45 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Bart
Tons on ebay, like 100 for $2.00. 2X2 or 2X3 Check this one out http://cgi.ebay.ca/100-2X2-ZIP-LOCK-write-on-ZIPLOCK-BAGS-EN210-100_W0QQitemZ330061210056QQihZ014QQcategoryZ495QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also Bart, I can't find you mailing address so can you email it to me eddyz@efirehose.net

12/15/2006 3:36:09 PM

Ohio

Bart, When I sent my seeds out the other day the post office lady told me that sending seeds changed a little , she said as long as they are dry and not in dirt that seeds shouldnt be a problem sending out of the country.

I sent mine to Germany, Ireland, Canada, and England, she told me no problem. I hope shes right,lol

Brooks

12/15/2006 3:37:26 PM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

wal-mart craft section 100 for 99 cents

12/15/2006 3:43:54 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Most office supply stores carry them also. Peace, Wayne

12/15/2006 4:54:09 PM

Wallingford,CT

thanks to all. I will check out your suggestions. These will be for seeds coming into the US.

12/15/2006 5:06:15 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Brooks
The problem isn't getting the seeds out of US, it getting them in. The US Dept of Ag. has very strict rules on them entering. Most other country have a relaxed rule when it comes to personal portions of seed. (Quantities under 1/2 pound)

12/15/2006 6:13:50 PM

Ohio

Oh, ok eddy, I thought it was both ways.

Brooks

12/15/2006 6:49:28 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

For Canadian Growers.

I've sent over 40 BP into the US this year without losing one. Just make sure you use the white small package labels & you shouldn't have a problem. Don't use the word "SEEDS" on it anywhere or your just asking for trouble. I write "Giant Pumpkin Growing Supplies" on the label. Works for me.

Also, good news from Canada Post. They have just added a new rate for BP if it's under 500 gm & will fit through the mail slot. It's now only $2 compared to the $4-5 I was paying in November. So, if anyone is sending me a BP, just include $2, instead of the $4 I mentioned earlier. Hope this helps. Merry Christmas.

Phil

12/16/2006 6:26:14 AM

Long Island,New York

Bart...go down to my jobsite on 114th st and Frderick Douglas Blvd(8th ave)in Harlem (NYC). There's lots of them just lieing on the sidewalks and gutters....someone must have dropped a bunch...lol

12/16/2006 8:52:11 AM

President - GPC

Hey Phil thats even better....I put on Guitar picks like Paps said ......and they could be used as such so I shouldnt be doing any time....but Ill use your suggestion.....sweet!

12/16/2006 10:49:27 AM

Wallingford,CT

G.......whoever would have thought there would be so many giant pumpkin growers at your jobsite. I've heard you say many times "I could grow pumpkins there...".

12/16/2006 12:34:26 PM

Utah

if you are looking for 1000's instead of 100's then you might want to try:

www.royalbag.com

or google it ... there are lots of places out there.

12/18/2006 10:02:53 AM