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Anyone still waiting for stuff from China?

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    #1382
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,829 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    This seller must of heard about the problem :)

    Estimated between Wed. 17 Jul. and Fri. 6 Sep.


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    #1383
    [Deleted User]
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    Another interesting one which is just more proof of the deliberate delay on the part of An Post on the stuff from China.

    Ordered something cheap (couple of dollars) on Aliexpress.

    To my shock I got it in about 10 days.

    Then out of interest I checked the tracking on it. It was sent not from China but from Laos.

    Anything from China (which has similar processing and departure tracking times in terms of origin country departure) would be lucky to get here in a month and often much longer.

    As volume from Laos hitting An Post is likely small it's not on the blacklist (unlike China, Hong Kong etc).


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    #1384
    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,525 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
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    Things going noticeably better lately, I have to admit. These all were delivered today:

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    Still waiting for a few more though. ;)


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    #1385
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    yes historically March to July is the "ok" time. order now for Christmas gifts as you may not get them in time otherwise!


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    #1386
    whiterebel
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    glasso wrote: »
    Another interesting one which is just more proof of the deliberate delay on the part of An Post on the stuff from China.

    Ordered something cheap (couple of dollars) on Aliexpress.

    To my shock I got it in about 10 days.

    Then out of interest I checked the tracking on it. It was sent not from China but from Laos.

    Anything from China (which has similar processing and departure tracking times in terms of origin country departure) would be lucky to get here in a month and often much longer.

    As volume from Laos hitting An Post is likely small it's not on the blacklist (unlike China, Hong Kong etc).

    Maybe you’re not aware, but there is an email in this thread where An Post tell a boards member that they can take up to 4 weeks to deliver parcels from outside the EU after arrival.


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    #1387
    [Deleted User]
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    whiterebel wrote: »
    Maybe you’re not aware, but there is an email in this thread where An Post tell a boards member that they can take up to 4 weeks to deliver parcels from outside the EU after arrival.

    yep. that email was sent to me!

    hence - more proof!


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    #1388
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,840 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    glasso wrote: »
    yep. that email was sent to me!

    hence - more proof!

    Proof of what? They have told you what they are doing, its not like they’re hiding anything?:confused:


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    #1389
    [Deleted User]
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    whiterebel wrote: »
    Proof of what? They have told you what they are doing, its not like they’re hiding anything?:confused:

    It's still annoying! And I don't think that that guy was supposed to be so forthcoming with the information.


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    #1390
    michellie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭michellie


    Ordered "airpods" on aliexpress on the 17/06. All the reviews were great and all mentioned fast shipping (1-2 weeks)

    25/06 - accepted by last mile carrier
    30/06 - arrived in destination country

    Still no sign of it arriving, no sign on the an post tracker.


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    #1391
    mad muffin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    michellie wrote: »
    Ordered "airpods" on aliexpress on the 17/06. All the reviews were great and all mentioned fast shipping (1-2 weeks)

    25/06 - accepted by last mile carrier
    30/06 - arrived in destination country

    Still no sign of it arriving, no sign on the an post tracker.

    Is this with Singapore post?

    Normally it says arrived at destination country.

    Then up to two weeks or so later it will say it again. Then it will show in an post the next day.


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    #1392
    michellie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭michellie


    mad muffin wrote: »
    Is this with Singapore post?

    Normally it says arrived at destination country.

    Then up to two weeks or so later it will say it again. Then it will show in an post the next day.

    Yep Singapore, hopefully will be soon. I was hoping to have it for next week


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    #1393
    michellie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭michellie


    I just checked the tracking number on An post and theres an update, it's out for delivery! Should have it at 8am( work post gets delivered nice and early :) )


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    #1394
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,837 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Ordered a phone case on EBay yesterday from a Chinese seller and got the dispatch email this morning saying delivery would be between 15 July and 6 September :eek:


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    #1395
    dohouch
    Registered Users Posts: 1,532 ✭✭✭dohouch


    Received Ebay phone case today ( Value €3.33) , ordered 16 June = 16 days = probably shortest ever delivery time.

    We're not suffering, only complaining 😞



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    #1396
    AllForIt
    Registered Users Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    Hi, just noticed using track and trace that my phone is in customs after arriving in the country from China. Does this mean it's a certainty that I'll have to pay duty on it and a further wait while this is all processed? If so, how long does it usually take approximately. There was me thinking I'll have it by tomorrow. It's a LG V20 refurb, paid €95 for it. Never had to deal with anything like this before so I haven't a clue what to expect.

    edit: Also just wondering if there is some reason track and trace is reporting that the package originated from Sweden when it dispatched from China.

    Edit: Well I was always going to get an answer to this by way of time passing. A bill for 31 euro inc 10 handling charge and almost an extra full week wait. 10 euros seems a bit excessive to me when the VAT was only 20 euro.


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    #1397
    SPDUB
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    AllForIt wrote: »
    A bill for 31 euro inc 10 handling charge and almost an extra full week wait. 10 euros seems a bit excessive to me when the VAT was only 20 euro.

    For An Post it basically takes the same amount of time and effort to process the item whether the VAT and/or Duty is €20 or €200


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    #1398
    AllForIt
    Registered Users Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    SPDUB wrote: »
    For An Post it basically takes the same amount of time and effort to process the item whether the VAT and/or Duty is €20 or €200

    Yeah your right. I'm just feeling sore. I could have bought the fone on ebay uk and got it less that I will pay now but it just didn't occur to me for a second I'd have to pay duty which is totally my error. I buy lots of tech stuff from china but usually for a value less than €20 which of course wouldn't be subject to duty.


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    #1399
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,191 ✭✭✭corkie


    @AllForIt Allot of stuff on ebay, gets shipped from china as well, plus It fairly well know not to trust ebay sellers for expensive devices.

    There is better options for phones, with some having EU warehouse or ship the product through the same, so you don't get caught for vat. Check the android devices forum for threads and recommended sellers.

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    #1400
    rgfuller
    Registered Users Posts: 675 ✭✭✭rgfuller


    Received from amazon uk china based seller "2 x resistive stylus pen" today (Value €2) , ordered 3 July, dispatched 4th July, arrived 17th July, = 13 days, estimated delivery was the 29th July.


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    #1401
    Berserker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,046 ✭✭✭Berserker


    dohouch wrote: »
    Received Ebay phone case today ( Value €3.33) , ordered 16 June = 16 days = probably shortest ever delivery time.

    How does customs work when ordering from China via ebay for delivery with Parcel Motel? Looking at buying an item which costs €30, in case the cost comes into play.


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    #1402
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,191 ✭✭✭corkie


    Berserker wrote: »
    How does customs work when ordering from China via ebay? Looking at buying an item which costs €30, in case the cost comes into play. Would be using Parcel Motel for delivery in Ireland.

    Why if ordering from China, are you paying for PM. Also not sure but PM might not accept the item, if customs need paying.

    Can I purchase goods from outside the EU using my Parcel Motel Address?

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    #1403
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Bought a small item in China - it cost $2.34 ( Aliexpress) It departed country of origin on 23rd June . That's the last update available . Its travelling with Yanwen Economic Air Mail


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    #1404
    Collibosher
    Registered Users Posts: 815 ✭✭✭Collibosher


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Bought a small item in China - it cost $2.34 ( Aliexpress) It departed country of origin on 23rd June . That's the last update available . Its travelling with Yanwen Economic Air Mail


    My last few shipments with Yanwen from China have all been via Istanbul and given new tracking numbers there. They've all arrived after about a month, so i'd not be worrying too much yet.


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    #1405
    Spon Farmer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,196 ✭✭✭Spon Farmer


    I know people who have received small packages from China within days.

    I posted a small box from Hangzhou in the last day of May in 2013. Still no sign of it. :p


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    #1406
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,191 ✭✭✭corkie


    Depends on who your order shipped with!?

    Still waiting on a July 09 Order (Yanwen Economic Air Mail).
    http://parcelsapp.com/en/tracking/S00000025585271

    But have received two orders within 15 & 16 days.

    http://parcelsapp.com/en/tracking/RF720569753SG << Singapore Post
    http://parcelsapp.com/en/tracking/RB782484823SG << AliExpress Standard Shipping

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    #1407
    Collibosher
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    corkie wrote: »
    Depends on who your order shipped with!?

    Still waiting on a July 09 Order (Yanwen Economic Air Mail).
    http://parcelsapp.com/en/tracking/S00000025585271


    Yeah, as per my post above. It's been routed via Istanbul and given new tracking number there. Seems to be the standard way with Yanwen shipments lately, takes around a month. They were shipping them via the Philippines for a while before that, which in my experience were taking even longer.


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    #1408
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Bought a small item in China - it cost $2.34 ( Aliexpress) It departed country of origin on 23rd June . That's the last update available . Its travelling with Yanwen Economic Air Mail


    I paid for my item on 2nd June . That's 2 months and 9 days and still no sign of my package .


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    #1409
    ScottCapper
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭ScottCapper


    Waiting on a few bits atm. I’d say iv ordered about 30+ times this year already through aliexpress,dhgate only one order never showed (disputed tracking wasn’t working) and got my money back no prob.


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    #1410
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    I paid for my item on 2nd June . That's 2 months and 9 days and still no sign of my package .


    My item timed out today. I've had to open a dispute . Bought on 2nd June - It was supposed to have departed Istanbul for Ireland on 23rd June .


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    #1411
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,191 ✭✭✭corkie


    corkie wrote: »
    Depends on who your order shipped with!?

    Still waiting on a July 09 Order (Yanwen Economic Air Mail).
    http://parcelsapp.com/en/tracking/S00000025585271
    Alt: - http://parcelsapp.com/en/tracking/UH598317139TR

    That parcel arrived today for me. 6 weeks from date of order.
    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Bought a small item in China - it cost $2.34 ( Aliexpress) It departed country of origin on 23rd June . That's the last update available . Its travelling with Yanwen Economic Air Mail
    allthedoyles wrote: »
    My item timed out today. I've had to open a dispute . Bought on 2nd June - It was supposed to have departed Istanbul for Ireland on 23rd June .

    Did that ever arrive, or did you get your money back anyway as not delivered in Purchase Protection window?

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