yeah I live in a really rural town (think 
northern exposure without the charm)  they are 
really used to me in the PO now..I show up and 
they always ask..(so whats going to japan this 
week?)They carry an extra stash of four of em in 
their drawer on fridays just for me..at least 
thats what Bill tells me(bill Im on a first name 
basis with my post guy now AAAAAARGH!!! ))

But anyway there was a point..I went one time and 
it wasnt Bill it was someone else and they tried 
to give me a white IPMO with little squares on 
the front of it..NEVER accept that one..for japan 
its not necessary..it costs extra and it has to 
be sent to washington DC first before its sent to 
japan..Im not sure that these are accepted by 
dealers at all..I never sent one..I had to tell 
the person that I really wanted a pink one.

Pale