SIX MONTHS?

Whenever I think about Surface (Seamail) Mail, I can't help but think about the classic Split Enz song; SIX MONTHS IN A LEAKY BOAT and though I realize it is not a totally fair or accurate characterization, at least the six months part feels about right. As a means of economy, I have been using Surface Post (Seamail) for quite some time specifically when it comes to having books shipped from Japan to the US, it cost a fraction of EMS and though it takes some time, most books if packed well enough aren't all that fragile. As a general rule of thumb I don't start to get worried until about three months have passed and though not as traceable as EMS, you know exactly when it shipped and then it pops up on the radar when it arrives in the US  and along the way to your residence.  The illustrated group of catalogues, 41 in total arrived recently and though not a huge amount of stuff, it is still heavy enough with two hardcover catalogues including the Hamada chawan book celebrating his 77th birthday, the cost adds up as quickly as the grams do. I would recommend Surface Mail for books, catalogues and not fragile objects especially given our current circumstances with shipping and of course, Godzilla approves as well.