Random Fashion Thoughts (Part 3: Style farmer strikes back) - our general discussion thread

[mhip]

I think that is just a one-off incident. I've had multiple items shipped via USPS from the US to Canada recently and haven't had any issues. The hold-ups seem to be on the USPS side of things from my experience and Canada post while busy, is still meeting usual delivery times once it's in their hands.

UPS is horrible when shipping to Canada FYI

Apparently coming the other way as well.
I received a notice that they "mis-sorted" my S&P order. Although it looks like it's back on it's way though.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

The only delays I've experienced are from Japan, which has a months-long wait regardless of the carrier.

I don't think that's true. We've just had two different parcels arrive in a few days via Japan Post's amazing EMS (this is to Canada).

 

[dieworkwear]

Might be different for different countries. I have a package waiting to be shipped in Japan. The company has paused all EMS shipping from Japan to the US because they said there are restrictions right now. Been waiting for them to ship for like three months.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Might be different for different countries. I have a package waiting to be shipped in Japan. The company has paused all EMS shipping from Japan to the US because they said there are restrictions right now. Been waiting for them to ship for like three months.

You and me both - all the good jazz records are in Japan. I've been keeping my eyes on these updates: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/index_en.html

 

[Wrenkin]

UPS always sucks to Canada. This is just one more example.

Only delays I've had recently are from retailers who are (understandably) not shipping every day. The Gap has been the slowest. Each order is split up based on what physical store has the inventory, and then it can two weeks for the order to be picked up. Things trickle in over the course of maybe three weeks. It's kind of ridiculous to get free shipping, and then receive a half dozen separate UPS parcels from up to 4000km away.

 

[javy]

that's odd that you were able to ship via EMS japan. I had a package that I wanted to ship from zenmarket back in mid-May, and they told me that EMS will not ship to the US (and they also wouldn't allow me to use FedEx due to possible customs issues), so I used DHL packet plus international. Normally, Japan to where I live (SoCal) via EMS takes ~4-5 days, but with DHL packet plus, it has taken 6 weeks to go from Japan --> Singapore --> Germany (Frankfurt) --> NYC (JFK) --> California (arrived in California 2-3 days ago).

 

[msg]

Has anyone had to deal with international shipping? I have a suit in Italy that's ready to ship, but I don't know if it would be better if I just wait for the company to bring it with them to their next trunk show. Similarly, I have things that I need to send to the UK and Italy, but am worried about things getting stuck for months.

Greg at NMWA mentioned that he's had issues with international shipping. And of the few things I've bought abroad, two things have already been stuck in customs for months. Wondering if it's a bad idea to send things via regular post that are time-sensitive or expensive.

ordered something from Denmark via regular post. Took 65 days.

 

[cocostella]

Ordered two of the same things from Denmark, in different sizes for my girls from the same store, only one day apart... one arrived in two weeks and one has yet to arrive. That was two months ago. Both allegedly shipped the same day.

 

[dieworkwear]

love this fit

 

[Racing Green]

I don't think that's true. We've just had two different parcels arrive in a few days via Japan Post's amazing EMS (this is to Canada).

Same here, Japan Post EMS to Ireland had been very good last few months and courier services even better.

Only shipping issues I’ve had are via USPS to Ireland’s An Post, long delays but nothing I can’t live with.

 

[whorishconsumer]

What did people clean glass with before Windex?

 

[qubit]

What did people clean glass with before Windex?

Dilute white vinegar and screwed up newspaper instead of a cloth. This cleans as well as anything and the newspaper leaves no streaks. You can pretty much do most light household cleaning with some kind of vinegar and or lemon juice combination.

 

[hoodog]

I have a 65 inch TV. Should I pay almost double for a 75 inch?

 

[whorishconsumer]

I have a 65 inch TV. Should I pay almost double for a 75 inch?

No.

 

[hoodog]

No.

Thats what I thought.