Would you send a gift through the post office postage to be paid upon receipt?

I got a notice in my PO Box that I had a package that was COD. Postage was around $10. It was from a friend of mine from college. Inside of the package was a vial of holy water for me to “bless my new dog” with.

I am not religious and was not expecting this package. What are your thoughts on sending gifts with postage due?