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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:39 PM

EBAY QUEEN: Shipping to military bases causes seller confusion

By SUZIE EADS, Ask the eBay Queen

Dear eBay Queen: I have been trying to figure out how to ship to an APO/FPO address. I don’t even know what APO/FPO means. It seems they have different rules depending on where it is being shipped. Do you put any criteria on accepting sales for APO/FPO addresses? I currently have listed in my auctions that I do not accept APO/FPO shipping addresses. I heard you cannot insure them, and that they are not a safe way for mail to travel. I could use a little guidance on this subject. Thank you so much in advance for your help. — Carol

Dear Carol: APO stands for “Army Post Office” and is connected with Army or Air Force bases. FPO stands for “Fleet Post Office” and is connected with Navy bases and ships. I ship to APO/FPOs frequently, and I haven’t had any problems, other than a package arriving later than the buyer expected. Shipping to a military address is very much the same as shipping internationally. The package needs the following:

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