I have been reading the various "problems" with mail, both here and in Germany. I have friends on both sides with them One is still waiting for the Christmas gift sent by her sister. There was a card IN the gift that she received. My friend and I have the same results sending to Germany. We never send money of any type to Germany. It doesn't seem to get there. Anything of value, we insure heavily. This should remind us to have copies of any of our important family information. Apparently we have dishonest people on both sides. Bill Fehlinger-New Jersey