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15th July 2012, 03:31 AM | #1 |
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Hello all,
I feel this may be the suitable forum to place the subject of my concern. On a similar topic regarding international post; I have recently purchased a sword from Peru - using economy shipping to Australia. It has been over 5 weeks now and I still have not received my item Should I now be concerned? Is it normal for items such as swords to take this long to ship? Thank you. Kind regards, Chris |
15th July 2012, 06:35 AM | #2 | |
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Economy from Peru to Australia can take over a month before you receive it (usually longer than regular). Even a Registered article from there can take months (defies logic). The delay could be anywhere. (If the item was bought on THAT site, then I'd lodge an unfavourable feedback after four weeks, no buts.)The 'best' way (though still quite unsatisfactory), is to have the article sent by a service that uses tracking. This way, at least you can check whether the item has been posted, left country of origin, in transit, arrived at country of destination, cleared customs etc. Don't be surprised if 'transparency' of the tracking becomes an 'issue' when using a service with 'Track & Trace'. Best, |
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15th July 2012, 07:15 AM | #3 | |
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With regards to your current situation, I would pack it up very well, label it clearly to the address to be sent to, ensure a clear contact phone number is under the address. Delcare it as decorative metalware and send through the post with express mail and tracking. All the best! Gav Last edited by freebooter; 15th July 2012 at 08:01 AM. Reason: spelling |
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15th July 2012, 08:16 AM | #4 | |
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Thanks for the help gentlemen, The item was purchased from 'that site' and I do not consider leaving unfavourable feedback lightly (especially considering the seller has 100% positive feedback). In saying this, the seller is increasingly frustrating me as contacts regarding my concerns are not at all being answered to date I also payed quite a sum for postage and have my doubts whether the sum was the correct amount for economy shipping. But I know little regarding this and will do some more research. In any case, I appreciate the comments as I now understand it can take much longer than I anticipated. Kind regards, Chris |
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15th July 2012, 09:56 AM | #5 | |
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What do you mean by Declaring it decorative metal ware? is there a form you have to fill out to Declare the contents prior to shipping a sword internationally, and if so where do you obtain the form?
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15th July 2012, 11:36 AM | #6 |
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Has anyone ever imported a sword into the Philippines?
I know there is a seller on ebay who sells muslim swords from the Philippines to the US. So I was thinking I can probably do the same. |
16th July 2012, 05:21 AM | #7 | |
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Where it says description of the article within, label it decorative metalware. Gav |
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17th July 2012, 05:47 AM | #8 | |
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Actually I am planning to store the sword (approx 28 inches) in checked in luggages when I fly Philippine Airlines from Taipei, Taiwan to Manila, Philippines.
Do you know if that will be no problem and if I need to fill out any speical form to declare its in my baggage? Thanks! I'm flying out in approximately 3 days so I would truly appreciate your feedback. Quote:
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15th July 2012, 08:56 AM | #10 | |
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At least with a negative feedback, I get to register my dissatisfaction before the item disappears from the listing. Then in ensuing feedback replies (which is accessible even after the item has disappeared from the listing) I get to point the finger at the appropriate quarter (and apologize to the innocent). This helps people who read feedback scores. Best, |
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