Order Stuck in News Jersey

**GlassMan** · 27th December 05, 06:41 AM

I agree. I always have things shipped to me via the USPS and the foreign equivalent (depending on the nation of origin) and there is never any delay and I've never had a customs fee levied.

When I'm shiping products overseas to international customers wanting glass stuff I always use USPS for the same reason.

**michael steinrok** · 27th December 05, 06:50 AM

Katie at Crescent Moon told me that once the FDA had to come out to check a kilt because someone had labeled it as food since wool is an animal byproduct

**NancyMan** · 27th December 05, 12:43 PM

I've received two shipments via FedEx. The first was a kilt and accesory. Total value- about $150. No taxes or duty. Dandy. Next shipment was an eton jacket worth about $50. Some days after delivery FedEx sent me an invoice for taxes paid on my behalf at the border. No duty, just about $4 in tax and then a WHOPPING BIG $15 brokerage fee. :-x No, I won't use FedEx any longer if I can help it.

**GlassMan** · 27th December 05, 12:58 PM

All my foreign customers specifically ask me NOT to use FedEx when shipping them their packages because they always wind up incurring excessive and unnecessary charges.

**davedove** · 27th December 05, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by GlassMan

All my foreign customers specifically ask me NOT to use FedEx when shipping them their packages because they always wind up incurring excessive and unnecessary charges.

I didn't relay any preference for this order, but I have another coming next month and I will certainly specify this time. No FedEx from overseas!

I was gone for a week when all this happened and came home to a message on my phone yesterday. I will have to call them and see what they want.

**Mike n NC** · 27th December 05, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

I was gone for a week when all this happened and came home to a message on my phone yesterday. I will have to call them and see what they want.

Money. What else?

Mike

**davedove** · 28th December 05, 07:51 AM

Well, I talked with the FedEx guy and he said because it was textiles (a wool jacket and waistcoat) that a tax ID number had to be filed. So I gave him one and he said it should be to me by the end of the week. Now I wonder how long I have to wait before the customs charge makes its way to me?:x

From now on I will request that any packages coming from overseas NOT use FedEx if at all possible.:rolleyes:

**Jerry** · 29th December 05, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by NancyMan

I've received two shipments via FedEx. The first was a kilt and accesory. Total value- about $150. No taxes or duty. Dandy. Next shipment was an eton jacket worth about $50. Some days after delivery FedEx sent me an invoice for taxes paid on my behalf at the border. No duty, just about $4 in tax and then a WHOPPING BIG $15 brokerage fee. :-x No, I won't use FedEx any longer if I can help it.

I posted in the off topic section about my troubles with a "next day shipment" via DHL. I found out later that my address isn't covered by next day delivery, so I paid extra for next day and it took 6 days to get my item. I did not get a refund. The seller of the item (a handheld GPS unit from Washington State) did offer free shipping if I bought anything more from him. I've just written the whole thing off to "a learning experience. So, Fedfex is out and so is DHL. That leaves us with UPS or USPS. I'm with the others on the USPS. I'd always heard horror stories about lost mail and such, but I ordered something (can't remember exactly what?) but the USPS delivered it on a SUNDAY, yes, SUNDAY, because I ordered it shipped via express mail. I don't thank anyone else can beat that service.

**davedove** · 29th December 05, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by JerMc

I posted in the off topic section about my troubles with a "next day shipment" via DHL. I found out later that my address isn't covered by next day delivery, so I paid extra for next day and it took 6 days to get my item. I did not get a refund. The seller of the item (a handheld GPS unit from Washington State) did offer free shipping if I bought anything more from him. I've just written the whole thing off to "a learning experience. So, Fedfex is out and so is DHL. That leaves us with UPS or USPS. I'm with the others on the USPS. I'd always heard horror stories about lost mail and such, but I ordered something (can't remember exactly what?) but the USPS delivered it on a SUNDAY, yes, SUNDAY, because I ordered it shipped via express mail. I don't thank anyone else can beat that service.

The good thing about the USPS is that they will deliver practically everywhere in the US. I haven't had any real problems with any of the services. I consider this issue an annoyance more than anything.