Shipping film via US Postal Service

[Ben Hopson]

I just received some Fuji 160 PRO S that I ordered and it was shipped Priority Mail. I am concerned about the possibilities of X-Ray damage. Does the post office use inspection techniques that are detrimental to film? I hope not, but I have been under the assumption that they do.

Thanks,
Ben

[roteague]

I use USPS frequently to ship film, and I've never had any problems with them in any way.

[Ben Hopson]

Thank you Robert. The film I have ordered the last few years has always been sent by UPS or FedX. I am relieved to know that USPS has not been a problem.

[Eric James]

I've never had a problem either.

[vinny]

I always ship my film for flying trips via usps. No problems, yet. On the other hand my christmas trip last year I shipped some padded lens cells back to the store and they never got them.
vinny

[bruce terry]

No problems with USPS Priority Mail from east coast to west coast the past six months. Never beaten-up, always very fast.

[twellendorf]

The Providence, RI post office has a sign up that states they x-ray every package. When I asked about shipping film they said there were no exceptions. It may be just that office, but at least they had a sign up.