I have 2 old delivery-bags here from John ..there is an invoice document in a clear polythene pouch on the outside of the envelope....ALL the details are on that [sender/recipient etc.] and under ``Detailed description of contents`` is entered ``Plastic Template``. I`ve never had an issue in Ireland with customs/taxes etc. ....my delivery has never been opened. Interestingly, just this week on local radio, people were phoning in to complain about buying items on-line/overseas etc. particularly from outside the E.U. and having to pay import duties etc. It seems that the `problems`arise more often if the item/s are sent using one of the courier companies such as DHL, UPS,TNT, etc. ----the courier guy arrives at the door with your item and you have to pay the taxes before he can hand over the goods..... it seems far less likely when the item is pretty small and inconspicuous and sent by `normal`mail service. Items sent within the EU as you know are not supposed to be taxed etc. but items from outside can attract such taxes...however, a small item such as a hair system for personal use should really not be charged-for. I know you were more concerned with the `privacy`issue but at the end of the day customs can open ANY item coming in to any country should they so-choose. Customs don`t need you to be present to open an item..they can open anything themselves, they have extreme powers of search.Even here, they can enter and search your house without a warrant--even police have to have a warrant....it may be that your envelope could be opened coming in to Germany, however I `m very very doubtful that it would be `held`by them ..they`d simply allow it on it`s way..... if they chose to charge you some duty or tax, you`d probably have to pay the delivery guy...... there are other wearers of Toplace in Germany so hope they can let you know the `routine`! Personally --it wouldn`t bother me even if it came down to it--- if I had to go collect it I`d not be embarrassed ..chances are [ hypothetically] the item would have been opened, re-sealed , and a `charge`notice put on it.... when you turn up to collect/pay, the person on duty wouldn`t even know or care what was in the envelope [had it been opened] ..they `d have to locate it in the warehouse among many other items, so they`d be more concerned with getting the correct package and getting the money off you...but I really think this won`t happen.....I think customs are far more concerned with detecting contraband like drugs etc. in the post than a hair-piece....remember....these guys have literally `seen it all`..your system would be the least of their concern !! If you`re still stressing over it, just get John to send it to me and I`ll send it on to you...that way it`ll be posted from within E.U. .... would only cost me 3 or 4 €. However, no matter where an item has been sent from, any item coming into ANY country can be opened/inspected by customs for their own reasons. Paul.

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Took a few pics for you-- note: I have removed the `label`from the polythene so you can see it more clearly.[ I have also blanked out my address etc.]