HartDoc Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 It seems when I ship to certain countries I always have big delays and issues For example Shipping to england and canada expect delays Austrialia - expect a month Italy - forget about it. a true gamble China however 5-7 days. WTF !!!! Please correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Are you using a registered service? If not you are risking every shipment you send going missing. The two times that a member from the US has not used registered post when I requested it, resulted in two lost parcels.... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Yup, I think my ploprof is gone and so is my yatchmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Best bet is is to use USPS Priority Mail "Flat Rate" materials. "IF" you can package it up in the Flat Rate ENVELOPE and it is less than 16oz, you do not need to do the Customs long form either. It will breeze right over. To make things fit, if it has a bracelet, detach the bracelet so it can lay flat with the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Best bet is is to use USPS Priority Mail "Flat Rate" materials. "IF" you can package it up in the Flat Rate ENVELOPE and it is less than 16oz, you do not need to do the Customs long form either. It will breeze right over. To make things fit, if it has a bracelet, detach the bracelet so it can lay flat with the head. Best bet is is to use USPS Priority Mail "Flat Rate" materials. "IF" you can package it up in the Flat Rate ENVELOPE and it is less than 16oz, you do not need to do the Customs long form either. It will breeze right over. To make things fit, if it has a bracelet, detach the bracelet so it can lay flat with the head. I did use priority flat rate but it doesnt even say it left the post office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I am going thru this myself. I sent a watch to a list member in France a month ago. The tracking number shows that it was shipped, and made it as far as US Customs, but the USPS is telling me that they have no other tracking info than that. Since the buyer asked that I declare a nominal value, there was no insurance (can't insure for more than declared value). Anyone have any experience sending things to France from USA. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I got a watch last summer sent to me to France and it took ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I wonder if wider adoption of X-Ray machines is throwing a wrench into the works... Also, when dropping something at the post office, you can ask for a drop-off receipt to prove you handed over a package (if using USPS.com click-n-ship). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanp67 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I have been waiting 3 weeks now for a parcel from the US. Last year it usually took 9-12 days to get something so what the hell has happened with usps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Update my watches made it to The Zigmeister just fine. But the tracking number still says the post office hasnt received the package for shipping. I'm glad The Zigmeister is a stand up guy cause he could have said he never got them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Glad to hear it. I'm sure you'll be very happy with the services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Shipping without using the optional extra registered service, you may as well just throw your watches/parts away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Far as I know, the USPS doesn't provide tracking once it leaves the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I am a huge fan of EMS (which is the equivalent of Priority in the U.S.). It costs too much but I concluded years ago that I was better off buying fewer reps and insuring i get them. By the way I have the same experience with China. The U.S.-China route works surprisingly well. Over the last couple of years the time of shipment seems to have fallen a lot. 2-3 years ago EMS took 3-4 weeks, Now it is anywhere from 1-2 with an occasional 5 day surprise. And yes, the tracking is often worthless other than to tell you the item actually shipped. And I am in a 100% agreement. No tracking number - no point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) I personally will not buy anything from US any more, two examples and not interested any more ( I am in EU). -Motorcycle boots- delivery time 2,5 month. -60mm EGI crystal ~ approximately same time( + it was stolen/ lost in customs two times, third one-I was lucky to have it at the end) For me unfortunately goods from US= NO GO! And these were "legal" stuff, if we are talking about rep watches....very big chance to lose your watch . Edited October 10, 2011 by sul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Update my watches made it to Ziggy just fine. I'm glad Ziggy is a stand up guy cause he could have said he never got them. The Zigmeister is a giant among stand up guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwaj Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I cant speak for other countries, but can say 5-11 days for me to recieve watches in oz. I can also say that I can generally track watches from originating country to point at which thy enter outbound customs. After that, even tho registered, Auspost choose not to track, as it costs them money. Unless the item is insured and expensive, they dont bother... and the item simply rocks up about 4 to 5 days after it has arrived in outbound customs of country of origin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketbob951 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I am the "listed member" who bought from TJ Its been a month That Im living this horror story to see this watch not coming A lot of money lost, so as a really rare watch... According to the french post office, it never reached France after US Customs. Lost in the plane? Held by customs? We ' ll never know I presume.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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