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Posted by Banelord on Aug-27-2008 01:02:

buying**** online from over seas.

Have you ever bought anything online over sea? How long does it take to come to Toronto. I have been waiting for over 3 weeks but nothing has happen so far.

Posted by DaRoZa on Aug-27-2008 01:07:

bought xbox accessories from hk.. took less than a week

Posted by Irishaddict on Aug-27-2008 01:08:

unless it was sent by surface mail, that's way too long.

if it was sent surface, then you could be waiting for up to 3 months depending on where it's coming from.

Posted by chinamon on Aug-27-2008 01:10:

Re: buying**** online from over seas.

quote:
Originally posted by Banelord
How long does it take to come to Toronto.

depends on when the item was shipped (if it was even shipped yet)
what the shipping method is
if the package is stuck at customs waiting for clearance

Posted by Jem_hadar on Aug-27-2008 01:14:

Bought some mouse pads from Japan years back, they took about 2 weeks I think. Could have been less, not sure. Def was less than 3 though.

I have ordered several times screen protectors from Europe and they always seem to take around a week and a 1/2 to 2 weeks to arrive I think.

Posted by exstasie on Aug-27-2008 01:16:

it all depends where and how it was shipped.

I've got things within a week.

Other stuff have taken 2 months.

I had a watch I bought get stuck in Customs for almost 2 months before it was finally released.

It most likely is being inspected by customs depending on what it is..

Posted by DigiNut on Aug-27-2008 01:29:

I've shipped all kinds of stuff from overseas - Hong Kong, Germany, even Bulgaria. Shortest time I've seen is about 4 days (from Hong Kong), longest I've seen is exactly 3 weeks and I'm pretty sure it was a Canada Post fuck-up because all I ever saw was a "final notice" in my mailbox (meaning the motherf*ckers never even tried to deliver it).

You didn't say where you ordered it from, but most of these countries actually have excellent mail delivery and the problem is almost always either with customs or Canada Post.

Do you not have a tracking number? I'd be very leery of overseas shipping without one.

Posted by Chris Allen on Aug-27-2008 01:36:

Usually 1 week - 3 weeks depending on location it's coming from for me.

Posted by geroin on Aug-27-2008 01:39:

quote:
Originally posted by DigiNut
Do you not have a tracking number? I'd be very leery of overseas shipping without one.

some int orders don't have a tracking number

Posted by exstasie on Aug-27-2008 01:48:

quote:
Originally posted by DigiNut
I've shipped all kinds of stuff from overseas - Hong Kong, Germany, even Bulgaria. Shortest time I've seen is about 4 days (from Hong Kong), longest I've seen is exactly 3 weeks and I'm pretty sure it was a Canada Post fuck-up because all I ever saw was a "final notice" in my mailbox (meaning the motherf*ckers never even tried to deliver it).

You didn't say where you ordered it from, but most of these countries actually have excellent mail delivery and the problem is almost always either with customs or Canada Post.

Do you not have a tracking number? I'd be very leery of overseas shipping without one.

I once ordered tickets from the Czech Republic for Sensation White. I had to wire them money and it took about 1.5 weeks to ship it here! It was actually really fast. Half of that time was because of Canada Post lol

Gotta love them!

Posted by Rook on Aug-27-2008 01:49:

I am currently experiencing the same problem. Thankfully, its not an costly item.

It seems that when purchasing online patience is a must. This is my biggest pet peeve with online purchasing. Paying for something and not having in my hands immediately is something i will have to get used to.

Posted by VERTiG0 on Aug-27-2008 01:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Jem_hadar
Bought some mouse pads from Japan years back,

DUDE YOU BOUGHT THOSE FUCKIN BOOB MOUSEPADS DIDN'T YOU

DIDN'T YOU?!!

Posted by DigiNut on Aug-27-2008 01:53:

quote:
Originally posted by geroin
some int orders don't have a tracking number

I didn't say they all have one. I just said it isn't such a hot idea to ship without one.

Posted by Banelord on Aug-27-2008 02:20:

ya I think it just stuck in customs, I guess I will have to wait. I heard somewhere it can take up to 30 business days.

Posted by Big Boss on Aug-27-2008 02:36:

I always buy my clothes online. Most of it comes from Italy and the rest comes from New York. In fact I hate buying it in stores because the selection here is not as good as Milan or New York.

I have it down to a routine. Place order for shirt in Milan on Sunday night and it's here on Friday afternoon or the latest Monday afternoon.

For my New York stuff, I can order on Monday and have it in my hand on Thursday.

Travel is a hard part, but the major thing is customs. If it's an expensive shirt, the stores are smart enough to list it's value at something like $20 or $30, so my stuff doesn't get held at customs long...

Posted by Banelord on Aug-27-2008 02:39:

I saw this online store that sold cigarette at crazy prices, but there was a disclamer that said custom could hold it until you pay the tax on it. Crazy Deals!!!

Posted by Porky on Aug-27-2008 02:40:

quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
DUDE YOU BOUGHT THOSE FUCKIN BOOB MOUSEPADS DIDN'T YOU

DIDN'T YOU?!!

those actually look quite comfortable..

Posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* on Aug-27-2008 16:52:

I bought a DVD a couple weeks ago, and it came in 3 days.

When I sent stuff from Holland back home, it took like 12 weeks though and I was freaking out.

Did you get a tracking number? I paid extra for a tracking number for the DVD (which I ended up not needing b/c it was so quick!). But after the fiasco that was the stuff I sent home (where I didn't get a tracking number), I wasn't going to take any chances.

Posted by Banelord on Aug-27-2008 22:48:

na I did not get a tracking number, and half the time that does not even work. But I got one of the shippments today, I guess the other will come sometime this week.

Posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* on Aug-27-2008 22:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Banelord
na I did not get a tracking number, and half the time that does not even work. But I got one of the shippments today, I guess the other will come sometime this week.

I've never had problems with tracking numbers, in fact I find them quite useful. If a tracking number doesn't work, then you should take it up with whoever you're ordering from b/c you're paying for a service that they're not providing.

Posted by Jem_hadar on Aug-27-2008 23:55:

quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
DUDE YOU BOUGHT THOSE FUCKIN BOOB MOUSEPADS DIDN'T YOU

DIDN'T YOU?!!

Yes. The bottom red-bikini one is mine. I'm very fond of it. Excellent purchase / investment in a mouse pad.

quote:
Originally posted by Porky
those actually look quite comfortable..

It is. Your hand rests peacefully between the breasts. Very comfy. I have an laser mouse and still use that mouse pad.

Posted by activate on Aug-28-2008 00:45:

Re: buying**** online from over seas.

quote:
Originally posted by Banelord
Have you ever bought anything online over sea? How long does it take to come to Toronto. I have been waiting for over 3 weeks but nothing has happen so far.

depends on where it is coming from, how it was sent, who sent it.

I think rather then asking on TA, it would make a lot more sense to contact the seller and confirm that it was sent, when and how.

I've ordered many things online from overseas... from Australia, to China, to South America, to Europe. 95% of the time I've never had an issue. Shipping times can very. If you're talking about ebay , most people send it with in the week... companies can take longer to fill orders. And if it's sent regular mail.. it's not unusual to have things take up 3-4 weeks to arrive from some countries.. though it could also take a week. Regular mail is a crap shoot.

but anyways... contact the person you purchased it from and confirm it was sent, when it was sent and how it was sent.

If you used a credit card or pay pal then you have nothing to worry about if you don't get it. You're protected and can do a charge back.

Posted by VERTiG0 on Aug-28-2008 02:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Jem_hadar
Yes. The bottom red-bikini one is mine. I'm very fond of it. Excellent purchase / investment in a mouse pad.

Ahahahhahah I knew it