mkuhl2000 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I have a total of 16 watches between 2 different suppliers coming to me and one sent DHL from China and the other sent TNT from China. The TNT shipment usually comes to me here in Texas through Los Angeles and is doing so again without incident it seems, (I'll know tomorrow morning for sure). However the DHL shipment made a trip to the UK and customs there snagged the whole package of 9 watches and it's now it the tracking black hole. I'm still puzzled as to why it went the other way through Europe in the first place. Good news is that they are being resent to me at no charge. Now I hope it makes it here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Oh that sucks! But on the other hand, it's being resent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 That's harsh... I wonder if there would be any way for us to compile the best shipping methods for different regions (ie if you live in the midwest and getting stuff from China ship via XXXX which tends to come in through LA, avoid XXX which tends to go through Fort Worth etc). It might save our dealers some cost in reships and save us time in waiting for reships... Glad either way for now most of our dealers are ok with reshipping customs seized goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Ouch! That has got to hurt. Great that they are replaced, but still yet it must be a shock to have it happen. I hope not to experience the feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 That's harsh... I wonder if there would be any way for us to compile the best shipping methods for different regions (ie if you live in the midwest and getting stuff from China ship via XXXX which tends to come in through LA, avoid XXX which tends to go through Fort Worth etc). ... and discussing how to smuggle on a public forum is such a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I hope the little cat from your avatar will survive...hope i have sad everything with that...and if you don't get the watche please don't shoot her! It ain't her fault!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Not to rub salt on the wond but 9 watches in one shipment? I would never do that for exactly this reason and I am surprised the dealer did not suggest a better distribution plan. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Not to rub salt on the wond but 9 watches in one shipment? I would never do that for exactly this reason and I am surprised the dealer did not suggest a better distribution plan. Usil Exactly what I was just thinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Exactly what I was just thinking... We all were ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I'd imagine the normal method for shipping a large amount of watches would be to break up the watches into maybe 4/5 different packages and send them maybe one day after another. At least that way you're unlikely to lose all the watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 That's harsh... I wonder if there would be any way for us to compile the best shipping methods for different regions (ie if you live in the midwest and getting stuff from China ship via XXXX which tends to come in through LA, avoid XXX which tends to go through Fort Worth etc). It might save our dealers some cost in reships and save us time in waiting for reships... Glad either way for now most of our dealers are ok with reshipping customs seized goods. I propose Carrier Pigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 ... and discussing how to smuggle on a public forum is such a good idea. No, no of course not! Simply discussing which carrier provides the most reliable results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I propose Carrier Pigeon A Carrier Pigeon from China armed with a PAM187 could be a scary sight, in these days with the Bird Flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbailey86 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Unlucky. I hope they get replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck88 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I know it's been said, but more than 2 watches in a shipment is suspicious for the customs folks - can't blame them for looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Bottom line is the dealer is replacing your toys.... All Hail RWG for that As for the amount of watches,...live & learn,.. and if married...I hope you have a separate checking acount, or in this case, savings account.. Plus a good place to hide your booty... I suggest the garage in the tool cabinet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I personally think you were given the wrong tracking number! Let us know! -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkuhl2000 Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I personally think you were given the wrong tracking number! Let us know! -MM It was the correct tracking number, at least on the Chinese DHL site. It shows the destination as Texarkana, TX. But if you put the same tracking # in the US DHL site, it comes up as delivered in July of 2005. So it seems the tracking #'s aren't universal/global. The first package sent from a different factory arrived today with 7 watches with boxes. (All Rolex boxes even though one watch was an Omega!) and it was taped to hell and back with an invoice/packing slip on the front that said TOY SAMPLES. The second package was resent Sunday (monday there) via EMS. Not DHL this time. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryyannon Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 A Carrier Pigeon from China armed with a PAM187 could be a scary sight, in these days with the Bird Flu. Clinical tests in Canada and the U.S. have shown that pigeons' immunitary defense system is so strong as to be invulnerable to Bird Flu..... Ducks, Geese, Chicken and even dogs and cats can get it, but not pigeons. They are tough birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 When i first read the title of the topic i read; Customs stuffed my snatch and immediatly i thought that can`t be right. I`m sorry to hear of your problems but glad they are taken care off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFlash Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 It would be in our best interest not to discuss methods of trafficking of our illegal contraband on public forums. Reputable dealers know the best way to distribute merchandise. If you must speak, please talk in generalities, not specifics. No need to endanger our sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkuhl2000 Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 When i first read the title of the topic i read; Customs stuffed my snatch and immediatly i thought that can`t be right. I`m sorry to hear of your problems but glad they are taken care off. That is some funny [censored] there...I have to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Yes , Customs has been stuffing a lot of snatches lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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