gmlcountry Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 First of all, I am NOT blaming Zigmeister. He hasn't even received it yet. It's my fault and the postal service's. I sent my watch to Canada from New Jersey for service and it still has not arrived, I'm getting nervous. It's been 3 1/2 weeks. Unfortunately, I do not have tracking on it. I sent it first class mail. Anyone know how long it should take? Do you think it got caught up in customs this long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I have sent dozens first class mail from MA to Ziggy and they have all gotten there, for what it is worth. Some faster than others but they always show up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Ya, these things happen. Chances are it'll arrive very soon. You don't really have to worry about customs, just it getting lost but it will end up back at your return address if anything. I'd say 2-3 more days and it will arrive with zig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmlcountry Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Phew... Thanks guys. That's reassuring. Maybe I shouldn't skimp on shipping next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Canada Post has been known to take 1 month or more to deliver a small standard post package.You can get a box from China in 5 days but send something 400 miles into Canada and its 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Phew... Thanks guys. That's reassuring. Maybe I shouldn't skimp on shipping next time... To be honest, I have tried expedited shipping and I have had better luck with plain ole First Class mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Not to fear; I am sure it is due to arrive soon. 3.5 weeks in the system, it's gotta be getting close! For what it's worth, I've had First Class mail take over 3 weeks to arrive domestically within the U.S. (non-International); I've had Int'l EMS take just as long sometimes and often with puzzling transit routes (i.e. travelling over 1000 miles in the complete opposite direction before turning around and making it's way to it's destination). The strangest was when an item passed through customs twice into the U.S.; arrived first at the SFO ISC (in and out of customs) and then forwarded on to the JFK ISC (in and out of customs again). Puzzling... But the item arrived without incident, so I just chalk it up as some sort of fluke I guess they don't call it snail mail for nothing, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Okay this isn't going to help much, but I sent my gen 6536 to Ziggy several times. The 2nd trip it went as usual, registered, insured, you name it. Tracking out the wazzoo. It disappeared into The System. Over a month went by. Six weeks. No notice of it anywhere. It simply fell off the face of the earth. I had written it off (and made a mental list of all the Post Office employees I was going to torment for all eternity) when what's this? It arrived back on my front step, unceremoniously dumped there. The box was in tatters, it had been cut and torn open, then taped back shut again with garish fluorescent orange tape. The corners weren't taped shut and the bubble wrap was hanging out. There was a printed sticky saying "Counterfeit Goods are not permissible into Canada" or something like that. But I did get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtiis Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Canada Post has been known to take 1 month or more to deliver a small standard post package. You can get a box from China in 5 days but send something 400 miles into Canada and its 30 days. Guess they need to feed them Huskies better! Hope it works out on your lost piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Okay this isn't going to help much, but I sent my gen 6536 to Ziggy several times. The 2nd trip it went as usual, registered, insured, you name it. Tracking out the wazzoo. It disappeared into The System. Over a month went by. Six weeks. No notice of it anywhere. It simply fell off the face of the earth. I had written it off (and made a mental list of all the Post Office employees I was going to torment for all eternity) when what's this? It arrived back on my front step, unceremoniously dumped there. The box was in tatters, it had been cut and torn open, then taped back shut again with garish fluorescent orange tape. The corners weren't taped shut and the bubble wrap was hanging out. There was a printed sticky saying "Counterfeit Goods are not permissible into Canada" or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 The only thing predictable about the US postal system is it unpredictability!! Generally, packages do arrive. On time, forget it. First class is really last class as far as expedited shipping is concerned. The only thing that is probably slower is book and bulk mailing rate. Like ubi, i have had packages go all over the USA before they finally got to me or to their destination. Shipping to Canada is slow. Canada customs takes their sweet time getting things through. I believe they check every package, not necessarily looking for drugs, contraband, etc. but they don't want to miss one dime of customs duty. God Forbid you declare something for less than what they think it's worth. At one time a while back, The Zigmeister was using UPS and FedEx I suppose because Canadian Customs was taking so long to clear packages. I found that the paperwork for customs clearance using FedEx was very complicated and time consuming. Their customs forms are completely different from the USPS forms, they require several different forms. I can fill out a long form from the USPS in about 5 minutes, I spent over an hour trying to complete the forms for FedEx recently. I feel sure your watch will turn up, it may end up with The Zigmeister, or it may be returned to you, but it will turn up. No matter what shipping method, I believe that you ought to insure for the amount The Zigmeister specifies, as well as purchase delivery confirmation. That allows you to track the package. Even though the USPS tracking isn't the best by far, if it doesn't show up in a reasonable time, they USPS does have an INTERNET tracking system that may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthat Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Give it a couple more weeks before panicking US postal system is slow Canada postal system is slower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I've had good luck sending to Zig via EMS from USA to Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I had a way too long experience with First Class mail to Canada years ago and have sent everything either via EMS, UPS or FedEx since. I must be going on a couple hundred packages back and forth over the years. By the way, that first class package did take 5 or 6 weeks but it did get there. And I like Nanuq have shipped plenty of gens so have faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Canadapost can take their sweet time sometimes. I wouldn't worry just yet. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Concur with the others. The cross border time lag while unjustified and inexcusable IMHO is typical. Give it some more time before you panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmlcountry Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Watch arrived today! Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialvat Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thank the lord, makes you worry when they go MIA. Just had a week wait for uk to paris on a airsure package, taking the pi$$- I could of cycled quicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Watch arrived today! Phew! Oh ye of little faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Patience is always key in this hobby! Glad it arrived safe and sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Great, wow I figured 2-3 days and I was dead on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmlcountry Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 So I received my watch back and all I have to say is THANK YOU ZIGMEISTER! The watch is running much more accurate, the wobble and noise is completely gone, and the movement/dial is no longer loose. I am very impressed. The watch just feels more reliable and solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Yep, Ziggy is The Man when it comes to making your piece "right". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Aha, another happy customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Nobody better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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