It takes about 2 weeks to send/receive mail from the States. It isn't too often that I get mail, but the last two letters that I have gotten were opened. The first was a card from my mom--it was ripped open and then glued shut. Since there wasn't any money inside, I think the mail theives decided to send the letter on. The second letter, below, was opened and then taped shut by the post office. When are the theives going to reallize that you don't send cash through the mail!