Is is safe to send things to Bulgaria?
Yes and no. You have to remember that Bulgaria was once a communist country, and not all of the old communist beauracratic operating procedures have been eliminated. What this means is, everything coming into the country through the regular mail is opened and inspected. Things sent by UPS, or other such private shipping companies can also be opened, but it’s not as likely. This leads to occasional theft of items. Sometimes packages can be held at the customs office in Sofia. The missionary has to go and pick it up and pay for it as well. For these reasons it is suggested that if you cannot replace something that you want to send (ex. Grandpa’s pocket watch, etc.) don’t send it, because it might not get there! The mail can also be slow, as well. If you are in a hurry to get something to your missionary, send it by a private shipping company such as UPS, DHL or FedEx.
