Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:

Thanks, it would be appreicated but difficult. About a year and half ago,
all of the post offices in the world got together and raised their rates.
[... snip long list of woes, all quite daunting ...]

Yes, you need someone to come in with a carry-on of film. It would look
a bit suspicous, though, no? Seriously, what if I had nothing but film
in my luggage?