Joakim wrote on 2021-12-09, 16:13:

Does this mean all our CD-ROMs are worth A Lot of Money(TM) ? Or are retro gamers the biggest threat to American national security? I have many questions!

Sega Saturn users are literally terrorists.

BitWrangler wrote on 2021-12-09, 16:22:

Right, so you gotta sign paper work to the effect of "I pinkie swear that this thing complies with relevant safety regulations"

I just told the broker that this CDROM uses LEDs. Awaiting his response.

RandomStranger wrote on 2021-12-09, 09:43:

The FDA does have import codes for optical drives.

A bizzare mix of ionising and non-ionising radiation sources in that list. From particle accelerators to Discmans. I hope they have restrictions on shipping Dihydrogen Monoxide.

Big Pink wrote on 2021-12-09, 16:38:

hope they have restrictions on shipping Dihydrogen Monoxide.

That stuff can kill you if you don't intake enough. Or too much. It's dangerous and should be closely regulated.

At my previous job, dispatch manager, FEDEX charges were always 1/3 to a 1/2 more than any other carrier. I prefer DHL. Not the cheapest but deliveries, in my experience have been smoother.

What? Didn't you know that if you combine enough lasers from CD-ROMs it's possible to build your own Obelisk of Light?

The Serpent Rider wrote on 2021-12-09, 18:42:

What? Didn't you know that if you combine enough lasers from CD-ROMs it's possible to build your own Obelisk of Light?

And maybe particle cannon with Blu Ray lasesr.

https://youtu.be/fJ77l23xwak

At the end of the day, I said that the CDROM had an LED in it - they backed off and the package was sent.

I've since started labelling computers as "Vintage PC equipment" or something somewhat generic like that. I suppose I could start writing in " Ordinateur personel" as this IS Canada.