panerai153 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ok the facts are that for 7 years I never had a problem shipping to the USA, in the last year (and mainly the last part) there has been a few stoppages so to some point there is a clamp down. That said the vast majority still go through but what is taking a little of the randomness out of it is that they seem to be increasing processing times. Ken Ken, Are the stoppages at random ports of entry, or are they more concentrated in a few or even one location? Just curious, as we nor the shippers have any control over where a package is going to land in the USA. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 So far I haven't noticed any pattern so I think it is still very much luck of the draw. At the end of the day customs are still working on a priority list that has drugs as number 1 Replica's will be much further down that list. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchedup Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yea guys it looks like chi-town is bad news.I have a watch still showing "handed over to customs" in tracking info myself.The usual wait time for me once it hits customs is 1-2 days.By what I have read anything longer than 5-7 days and its pretty much a goner.Like hiker said though,i'm still crossing my fingers.Just am wondering how long I should wait before contacting the td to check on a replacement.Anyone had to deal with that issue and if so how long did the td want you to wait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivitony Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Interesting I run into this post, I've had a Day Date II stuck at LAX customs for a couple days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Just one other point, every item gets....'Handed over to customs'....it is a normal part of the process. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyjynx Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Yea guys it looks like chi-town is bad news.I have a watch still showing "handed over to customs" in tracking info myself.The usual wait time for me once it hits customs is 1-2 days.By what I have read anything longer than 5-7 days and its pretty much a goner.Like hiker said though,i'm still crossing my fingers.Just am wondering how long I should wait before contacting the td to check on a replacement.Anyone had to deal with that issue and if so how long did the td want you to wait? Never had to deal with the issue, but what I know is you'd have to wait till you get a written notice of the confiscation from Customs which you can then scan and e-mail to your TD as proof of the seizure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 When seized you usually get notification within 24hrs. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 It's official.....Customs got 5 watches from my TD! Just got the letter yesterday......grrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Sorry to hear that. I believe that your dealer took a big chance putting 5 watches in one package. hopefully, he paid the price for his mistake, and not you. Do you possibly have a different address or PO box that he can send the next one to, just in case they have your name and address in their computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Yes as Arthur points out you will need to give your TD an alternative shipping address...and ask him to split up the order. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torobravo Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I had some problems in Texas State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
369 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 5?!?!I'm sorry mate! Let us know what your TD said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Anyone have bad experience in LA, CA? Panning to have them shipped there. Yes, as I asked him the first time, Please SPLIT the shipping.....hopefully he does it this time. Just heard from him, he's shipping to alternate address. We'll keep everyone posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattheis Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 One of my orders has been in Chicago since 1/12. Two other orders that I purchased later have already flew through customs. Unfortunately for me I chose the wholesaler option for a bit of a price break... guess that backfired on me, now Im basically going to be paying double. Never had a problem in nearly 8 years of being on these forums and 100+ watches over the years, so figured my chances were pretty slim on being picked off, guess I was wrong. With all this buzz about customs lately, Ill stick with the traditional price premium so I dont lose another big chunk of change like that again... I guess, dont spend more than you are willing to lose. Just awaiting the infamous customs letter now, or a status update on USPS that the watches were water tested and regulated by the kind people at OHare, and are now on their way to me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 You should get that letter in another week.....Customs must have been tipped off. This is a first for me, too. Been doing this since I was a member here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 My latest from Intime hit Jamaica NY today. Hopefully, it'll breeze through as they usually do.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 One day delay due to the blizzard shutdown in NYC and now it's at my local Post Office. Should be in my hands today. No customs issues for this shipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ordered from InTime on Jan 20 Received in Boston on Jan 29! Breezed right through customs in NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resistor Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I have a watch coming from Malaysia to Ohio which has been stuck at the Los Angeles ISC. Tracking says "processed through ISC" for the last five days...not even any mention of customs. Was shipped as registered parcel. Starting to get on my nerves. Edited January 29, 2015 by Resistor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have a watch coming from Malaysia to Ohio which has been stuck at the Los Angeles ISC. Tracking says "processed through ISC" for the last five days...not even any mention of customs. Was shipped as registered parcel. Starting to get on my nerves. I wouldn't worry, as it will go from ISC (International Sorting Center) to "handed over to customs or inbound to customs" next. Sometimes registered mail gets sort of lost in the shuffle, as the USPS doesn't consider Registered as a priority item like Priority or Express mail. Also, although the USPS allegedly decided that scanning every package at every stop was to be a top priority, I have noticed a lot of "slippage" lately. I sent a watch USPS Priority to a friend in Singapore, It did not get scanned until it was outbound in Miami!! Wasn't scanned at my satellite PO, our local main PO, the regional sorting center, or inbound to the ISC in Miami. The package was literally lost for about 5-6 days before it finally got scanned outbound from Miami. Your watch could very well have not gotten scanned and may show up at your post office without and further notifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have seen much of this lately as well. Totally in the dark on where the package is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattheis Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Got the letter this week Well, I had a good run going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchedup Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Just wondering if any member have had any issues with US Customs??? I have 5 watches setting in Chicago customs for two weeks..... I advice the TD to split, but said he knows how to deal with customs, so he shipped in one package via EMS. Thanks for any info! Is this what you would call an issue?.Yep,just got it this past week.Item had been listed in tracking as "handed over to customs"for about a week when the letter arrived.Contacted the td(toro)and he had me send him a copy of the letter and once revieved sent me new qc pics and shot out another one.Had to give a different address though so went with a friend in another part of conus.as far away from chi-town as I could.A bit off topic but have read on here about some problems with toro as of late and have to say that I have had numerous trasactions with him and have never had an issue,even with this last customs issue he was always very good on comunications and rectifying the issue.Oh and the order that got nabbed by the feds was a one watch order,so their even getting them,shipping was ems but as you know that turns into usps priority once it hits state side.So if you are considering an order to try and play it safe contact your ol auntie out west and have it go there.Not saying that would be 100% or anything but sure beats the odds chi-town is offering right now.stay safe all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resistor Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I have a watch coming from Malaysia to Ohio which has been stuck at the Los Angeles ISC. Tracking says "processed through ISC" for the last five days...not even any mention of customs. Was shipped as registered parcel. Starting to get on my nerves. Now seven days at L.A. ISC. Hasn't even moved to customs. Aggravating sh!t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Now seven days at L.A. ISC. Hasn't even moved to customs. Aggravating sh!t. Now you're scaring.......I have my replacement shipped via LA this time....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.