International courier for restricted items

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    I am wanting to send some toners into Europe, but found out they are prohibited with all couriers. I wondered if I could send them via road / sea instead as maybe they may have less chance of getting x-rayed and rejected.

    Has anyone any experience of something similar please? Cheers.
     
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    Avoid parcel force, you’ll be fine with the others even though they are restricted. I’d try Hermes and opt for the courier to collect it rather than taking it to a drop off point. You’ll be fine, trust me.
     
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    Diplomatic bag or drug traffickers probably your best shot...
     
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    What's the difference between both services mate? I know the obvious, but why suggest one over the other? Do they get handled differently when collected?
     
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    Handled by different sides of the company pal. basically there’s Hermes and MyHermes. They are handled via different depots, courier returns/collections going abroad are not scanned.
     
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    Fantastic advice mate, really really appreciate it!
     
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    no problem at all mate.
     
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    Have you got room to stash a few other items?
     
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