Jit Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi everyone. I was wondering if I could get some advice. I'm from the UK and have been on here for some time reading and learning. I finally took the plunge and ordered a beginmariner from Josh at PC. I was given all the tracking info by Josh for EMS and have been tracking. I had a check yesterday and it stated that it arrived at UK airport on the 8th Feb and then handed to customs. Is this normal practice or do people think that I will now not get my order?? I have written to Josh about half an hour ago explaining this and hope he gets back to me to see what happens or where we go from here (he has always been very quick to respond to my emails) Has anyone from the UK or anywhere in the world for that matter experienced this??? Being a noob, I'm somewhat worried and panicking!!!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best wishes, Jit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Not sure about the "handed" to customs bit, but all incoming goods go through the customs machinery. I wouldn't fret as I think your watch will find its way to your door. One of the absolute requirements of keeping sane in this game is patience. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billywhiz Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi Jit. As per above really, time and paience is a virture - too add to the above, if not delivered to you in 10 days from now, then have a discussion with Josh. Mr. Customs man will then have himself a nice Noobmariner Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 We got the same procedure here also. "Handed to customs" is a normal procedure and it usually takes from 1 up to 3-4 days for items to be released. I wouldn't really worry about it. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jit Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Dear Jon and Billy, thanks for responding. Josh as usual got back to me very quickly and said that 'handed to customs' is a standard tracking description used by EMS and 'not to worry'. He also said that items are normally released 3 days after being handed to customs. The watch arrived in the UK according to EMS tracking on the 8th so I'm kind of hoping and praying I get something tomorrow. If I don't get anything by the end of the week I'll contact Josh again. Billy - I certainly hope that the customs guy is not rocking my beginmariner!! Arrrgghhhh!!!!! Like you say Jon, I'll have to hold tight and be patient!!! Thanks guys again for responding. Fingers crossed!!!! Best wishes, Jit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Welcome aboard. You should read the Noob Guide linked in my Signature. It has links to posts about shipping tracking and what to expect for reps coming in from China. To make a long story short...as others have said...all packages from China get handed to Customs. Usually this is not a big deal...occasionally in the UK...there can be issues, but these types of issues usually result in the package being sent back to China and Josh reshipping you another one. Don't worry...you will get a watch...it just takes time. Many folks in the EU recommend buying only from dealers who ship from within the EU to avoid customs issues and to speed delivery. Read the Noob Guide and all will be revealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Buying from dealers or members who are in the EU normally is a lot safer. I don't know for the UK but in the Netherlands , for instance , once you get caught by the customs trying to import a timepiece you will be in their system with name address etc for ever. If experienced it and nothing comes to my doorstep anymore via a courier reg airmail sometimes. Normally it's worth the little extra money. Capre Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jit Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks jmarin.72 for your re assurance. Also, many thanks Toadtorrent. I have just found and read all the posts on customs and found them most usefull. Thanks again to everyone and hopefully I will get something through and will let you guys know. Thanks again RWG crew! Best wishes, Jit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billywhiz Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks jmarin.72 for your re assurance. Also, many thanks Toadtorrent. I have just found and read all the posts on customs and found them most usefull. Thanks again to everyone and hopefully I will get something through and will let you guys know. Thanks again RWG crew! Best wishes, Jit Excellent - Sit back enjoy the day, pour yourself a cool glass of beer in the evening. When you have the watch, post those wrist shots Welcome to RWG . No lookin' back and fun all the way Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Good luck my friend. Im sure the advice you have been given is totaly reliable. Spot on so Relax . easy for me to say, right? Show some pics when you get the watch Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jit Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi everyone. Just checked the tracking with EMS and it states that it has been released by customs!!!!!!! So, it should be on my wrist this evening!!!!!!! I'll get some some picures up as soon as I can. Thanks again for all the advice and re-assurance. Big reps out to the RWG massive!!!!!!!! One last thing guys...I have 6.5 inch wrists (tiny I know!) is there a link on how to adjust the bracelet on a sub as I think it will need shortening. Best wishes, Jit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billywhiz Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi everyone. Just checked the tracking with EMS and it states that it has been released by customs!!!!!!! So, it should be on my wrist this evening!!!!!!! I'll get some some picures up as soon as I can. Thanks again for all the advice and re-assurance. Big reps out to the RWG massive!!!!!!!! One last thing guys...I have 6.5 inch wrists (tiny I know!) is there a link on how to adjust the bracelet on a sub as I think it will need shortening. Best wishes, Jit Jit 1 - Customs Man 0 Small watchmakers screwdrivers set is an invaluable tool for you now - Cheap and a must for any new collector - a tip is on any watch you get through, just double check all casing, pin and link screws are tight ( do not overtighten them ). - All UK 'cheap shops' will have these in the diy section The links on your watch will be 1.4mm flathead screws - easy peasy. Things can get unsettled during transport pics, pics, pics Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Jit 1 - Customs Man 0 Small watchmakers screwdrivers set is an invaluable tool for you now - Cheap and a must for any new collector - a tip is on any watch you get through, just double check all casing, pin and link screws are tight ( do not overtighten them ). - All UK 'cheap shops' will have these in the diy section The links on your watch will be 1.4mm flathead screws - easy peasy. Things can get unsettled during transport pics, pics, pic Peace. Very good advice Thanks Billy Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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