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post #121 of 168
2/15/11 at 12:02am
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Originally Posted by jhcam8 View Post
Had the same thing happen then a couple days later got the correct delivery confirmation. So, I'd give it a few days.

I spoke to USPS today...they say the package indeed reached Canada and they are now requesting it to be re-routed to China. Strange thing is that when I used the 800# automated tracking service it says that packet is in China. Online it indicates it is in Canada. The customer service reps also believe it is in Canada. Lord knows who is right!!
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post #122 of 168
2/15/11 at 1:35pm
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Originally Posted by calisanfran View Post
I spoke to USPS today...they say the package indeed reached Canada and they are now requesting it to be re-routed to China. Strange thing is that when I used the 800# automated tracking service it says that packet is in China. Online it indicates it is in Canada. The customer service reps also believe it is in Canada. Lord knows who is right!!

It's an easy mistake: China.....Canada... see?
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post #123 of 168
2/15/11 at 6:39pm
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Originally Posted by jhcam8 View Post
It's an easy mistake: China.....Canada... see?

haha yea...the guy at the post office said..."uh, it probably got put on the wrong truck" .
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post #124 of 168
2/17/11 at 5:05pm
Need some Canadian advice.

I'm working with a new buyer shipping from Toronto --> California for a pair of jeans.

Any advice on avoiding custom fees?

What are the best Canadian shipping options? (my priorties are cost, reliability and avoiding customs) What is the general price range?


Thanks!
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post #125 of 168
2/18/11 at 11:53pm
Anything besides FedEx or DHL, you should not pay customs. ^
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post #126 of 168
2/19/11 at 10:04pm
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Originally Posted by SpooPoker View Post
Anything besides FedEx or DHL, you should not pay customs. ^

Thanks. I'll recommend CanadaPost since they seem to have the cheapest rate from Toronto.
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post #127 of 168
2/21/11 at 5:41pm
I recently sold a pair of W+H boots to a buyer in Canada, and since the item sold for more than $250, PayPal policy requires that I obtain a signature.

I got a quote today from FedEx, and the cost of shipping it to his residence in Ontario is prohibitively expensive (around $80) in comparison to how much it would cost just shipping via USPS.

What do I do in this kind of situation? To be fully protected, I require a signature, but an $80 shipping cost is just a hard pill to swallow. Any advice here?
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post #128 of 168
2/21/11 at 7:16pm
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Originally Posted by jhe0417 View Post
I recently sold a pair of W+H boots to a buyer in Canada, and since the item sold for more than $250, PayPal policy requires that I obtain a signature.

I got a quote today from FedEx, and the cost of shipping it to his residence in Ontario is prohibitively expensive (around $80) in comparison to how much it would cost just shipping via USPS.

What do I do in this kind of situation? To be fully protected, I require a signature, but an $80 shipping cost is just a hard pill to swallow. Any advice here?

USPS Express Mail should be like $35
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post #129 of 168
2/21/11 at 10:16pm
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Originally Posted by whusurdadi View Post
USPS Express Mail should be like $35
Is it possible to get signature confirmation on international packages, though?
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post #130 of 168
2/21/11 at 10:19pm
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Originally Posted by jhe0417 View Post
Is it possible to get signature confirmation on international packages, though?

yes, I think so - when you ship it, make sure you mark "signature required" - at least you used to be able to...
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post #131 of 168
2/21/11 at 10:56pm
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Originally Posted by whusurdadi View Post
yes, I think so - when you ship it, make sure you mark "signature required" - at least you used to be able to...
Oh man, I didn't know you were able to get signature required on international packages. Thanks!
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post #132 of 168
2/23/11 at 12:21am
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Originally Posted by jhe0417 View Post
Oh man, I didn't know you were able to get signature required on international packages. Thanks!

Only Express mail is signature required. If you are printing postage online, there is no option (and they are not required to) get a signature.
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post #133 of 168
2/27/11 at 2:08pm
Paid $2k for two suits from a senior forum seller over two months ago. After a month, I chased and he said they had been held up at customs and he had resent. Now another month, no suits and no reply to PM's to the seller. Anyone heard of packages turning up that late before (over a month from US to Switzerland)?
So question is, keep waiting and hoping or push for a refund?
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post #134 of 168
2/27/11 at 4:00pm
^ Who's the seller? I had a one month delivery from Italy once. Usually, shipments to the EU are 2-3 weeks, but much depends on customs.
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post #135 of 168
2/27/11 at 5:06pm
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Originally Posted by jhcam8 View Post
^ Who's the seller?
I had a one month delivery from Italy once. Usually, shipments to the EU are 2-3 weeks, but much depends on customs.

I'd rather not name the seller publicly unless he doesn't get back to my email or PM in the next few days. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt that he hasn't seen/ been able to reply to my messages for some reason before I mess with his reputation on here. There has been a thread wondering about his whereabouts before (that was resolved) but he has over 100 sales threads and good feedback from other members so I'm sure he's a stand-up guy. But even if he's been away on business and not seen my messages, there's still the matter of where my suits are. Two months since the payment (personal paypal) and one month since last cantact saying he has resent has made me nervous...
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