Postage Problems

1shot16

Bit of a random question for here but anyone finding that there are delays on packages more so than letters.Ordered something from Canada on 24th Nov and was meant to be here by now.Also was meant to get a package from dublin and its been three weeks now.

kneemos

Christmas innit.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

No way would it be here from Canada in that time.

LordSutch

Is your new postcode on it?

biko

Is there post offices in Laois?

marklazarcovic

3 weeks from dublin? lol is it walking to you?

1shot16

Mylah Helpless Sourdough wrote: »

No way would it be here from Canada in that time.

He said 8-10 business days its been 14 days and lads are getting there packages 6 days to uk from Canada off same lad on ebay so thats why im gettin worried.

LordSutch wrote: »

Is your new postcode on it?

No its not but receiving letters fine and received packets a couple weeks ago with no issues.

LordSutch

1shot16 wrote: »

No its not but receiving letters fine and received packets a couple weeks ago with no issues.

Why not use your Postcode? God knows we waited long enough for its introduction.
...my post 'seems to have' sped up since I started using it.

Jaxxy

1shot16 wrote: »

He said 8-10 business days its been 14 days and lads are getting there packages 6 days to uk from Canada off same lad on ebay so thats why im gettin worried.

Did he give you any sort of tracking number? At this time of year delivery times can be a little slower. Six days from Canada to UK during December is unusual, and shouldn't be used as a general rule.

And packets generally take longer than letters. Letters are sorted by machines, packets/packages by people.

ETA: Is it a high value item coming from Canada? If so, it could be stuck in customs. If you have any tracking numbers for either the Canada parcel or the one coming from Dublin, PM me, I'll find them for you.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

That package goes to UK first then on to here, so much longer to here. Is it an item that could be delayed at customs?

everlast75

My experience of postage from Canada is that it's fricking awful.

It took 6 months for a postage with regular postage on it to get here. The person in Canada who post it said that length of time is not uncommon.

1shot16

Jaxxy wrote: »

Did he give you any sort of tracking number?

ETA: Is it a high value item coming from Canada? If so, it could be stuck in customs. If you have any tracking numbers for either the Canada parcel or the one coming from Dublin, PM me, I'll find them for you.

Unfortunately there is no tracking number on either packet.Am yes about 300 euro worth from Canada im not sure if value was declared i should of got it tracked!Im an idot!

Mylah Helpless Sourdough wrote: »

That package goes to UK first then on to here, so much longer to here. Is it an item that could be delayed at customs?

Ye hopefully that is the case and it will be here soon.Am there shouldn't be a problem with customs!

everlast75 wrote: »

My experience of postage from Canada is that it's fricking awful.

It took 6 months for a postage with regular postage on it to get here. The person in Canada who post it said that length of time is not uncommon.

There is 2 types of standard mail.Air takes normally 1 to 2 weeks while Surface Mail can take 4 to 6 months if i am correct.

Jaxxy

1shot16 wrote: »

Unfortunately there is no tracking number on either packet.Am yes about 300 euro worth from Canada im not sure if value was declared i should of got it tracked!Im an idot!

It doesn't matter if the value was declared or not, if it was collared by customs they'll charge you accordingly for whatever is inside. If it's already in the country customs is where your package is. And yes, you definitely should have asked for tracked delivery for something of that value!

Are you in Laois? If you're comfortable giving details I will find out if it's in the Portlaoise Mail centre for you.

1shot16

Jaxxy wrote: »

It doesn't matter if the value was declared or not, if it was collared by customs they'll charge you accordingly for whatever is inside. If it's already in the country customs is where your package is. And yes, you definitely should have asked for tracked delivery for something of that value!

Are you in Laois? If you're comfortable giving details I will find out if it's in the Portlaoise Mail centre for you.

Customs can hardly open the package if there is not customs declaration on it can they?If its seized or being held in customs would you be notified?They can hardly put a value on good themselves?
If it does not turn up i might take up on that offer thanks

harry Bailey esq

1shot16 wrote: »

Ordered something from Canada on 24th Nov and was meant to be here by now.

Them sniffer dogs are c*nts.You ordered a package from canada,i highly doubt it was maple syrup you ordered.I hope you had the wherwithal to use a bogey name

1shot16

harry Bailey esq wrote: »

Them sniffer dogs are c*nts.You ordered a package from canada,i highly doubt it was maple syrup you ordered.I hope you had the wherwithal to use a bogey name

Thats sum accusation your throwing out dare pal.Im sure you know all about sniffer dogs urself if your making dem sorta accusations.

Jaxxy

1shot16 wrote: »

Customs can hardly open the package if there is not customs declaration on it can they?If its seized or being held in customs would you be notified?They can hardly put a value on good themselves?
If it does not turn up i might take up on that offer thanks

They'll open whatever they like to be honest, whether there's a declaration form/sticker on it or not! Regular air mail (like your package from Canada) is usually just sampled when it arrives in bulk as it's seen to be less likely to be valuable than something that has been registered or expressed from outside Europe. However, what with it being Christmas there would be a larger sampling of air mail postage.

This is a double-edged sword for you, because if it has gone through customs, An Post will attach a registered number to your package and then it can be traced, but with your item being worth 300 quid, as you say, then it'll be a hefty customs charge. If it hasn't gone through customs and your item is lost, then you're looking at a needle in a haystack scenario.

It usually takes a few days to be processed through customs, and it'll be longer at this time of year. The item is valued and the cost to the recipient (you) will be calculated. Then the items are passed on to An Post staff who register them, re-sort them and send them out for delivery.

Personally I'd give it until next Monday before I started to worry, but if it doesn't turn up and you want me to look into it for you, I certainly will.

harry Bailey esq

1shot16 wrote: »

Thats sum accusation your throwing out dare pal.Im sure you know all about sniffer dogs urself if your making dem sorta accusations.

Yep,I know all about sniffer dogs.I made no accusations.Im just saying what I see,as the late Roy Walker used to say on catchphrase

DrGreenthumb

these sort of problems need to be stamped out

Nollog

harry Bailey esq wrote: »

Them sniffer dogs are c*nts.You ordered a package from canada,i highly doubt it was maple syrup you ordered.I hope you had the wherwithal to use a bogey name

I did that in college, the package wreaked, really surprised it made it.

harry Bailey esq

DrGreenthumb wrote: »

these sort of problems need to be stamped out

Apt username.

1shot16

Package from Dublin arrived today after three weeks!Jesus cant believe i got it after that time!

1shot16

/\/ollog wrote: »

I did that in college, the package wreaked, really surprised it made it.

Jesus that must of been some strong maple syrup Should of heat sealed and vacuum sealed the crap out it :pac:

Jaxxy

/\/ollog wrote: »

I did that in college, the package wreaked, really surprised it made it.

It used to be sooo much easier to do. Now you walk into the Customs areas in the mail centres and the bang of weed coming from the place is intense.

1shot16 wrote: »

Package from Dublin arrived today after three weeks!Jesus cant believe i got it after that time!

Christmas miracle!

Kimbot

Jaxxy wrote: »

It used to be sooo much easier to do. Now you walk into the Customs areas in the mail centres and the bang of weed coming from the place is intense.



Christmas miracle!

I want to work in Customs :pac::pac:

1shot16

Jaxxy wrote: »

It used to be sooo much easier to do. Now you walk into the Customs areas in the mail centres and the bang of weed coming from the place is intense.



Christmas miracle!

Sounds like my kinda job haha.

Let hope my package from canada arrives soon aswell.