Customs checking shipments WITHIN the USA!?!

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rsngfrce

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This is the third thread I have read in a matter of an hour where someone states something about a vendor/manufacturer/supplier but refuses to post who or any of the real details.

Hey, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy here before letting the mob loose... don't miss post #15!
 

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OK... I ordered a Janty Dura-C through Esmoking101's pre-sale special as advertised on the forum ( http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ng101-com-helping-them-run-special-promo.html ).

I was sent an e-mail last week stating that all orders were sent out on Monday and I would have my order by Wednesday. I still do not have it...

After some questioning of why my order has not arrived, I have now been e-mailed by Tristan of Esmoking101 that Jeff of Janty told them that my order was one of 3 'lost' by the post office. They go on...

That makes more sense now. Seems that they're using "local" in the sense of when the shipment arrives in the USA from China.
 

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Hey, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy here before letting the mob loose... don't miss post #15!
No offense intended, but it sounds like you got rooked. That or your supplier doesn't know what they are talking about so making it up based on what they read on AOL's main page on the topic. :)

Customs plays a specific role in the US. Throwing out their name in regards to a USPS issue is irresponsible (at best).
 

rsngfrce

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That makes more sense now. Seems that they're using "local" in the sense of when the shipment arrives in the USA from China.

That is not how I interpret it at all... to me it says my shipment from JantyUSA in Texas to me in California was intercepted by customs.

I should state that I have had no direct contact with Janty in this transaction, it has all been through Esmoking101...
 

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franklyspeaking ... every time I see your avatar, it reminds me of our old dear ECF buddy Mr. Darcy ... :( Guy was a standup guy ... a real asset to ECF

I'm a big Futurama Fan so it was a natural choice. Did Mr. Darcy use the avatar? I wasn't looking to avatar-jack anyone....
 

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That is not how I interpret it at all... to me it says my shipment from JantyUSA in Texas to me in California was intercepted by customs.

I should state that I have had no direct contact with Janty in this transaction, it has all been through Esmoking101...

It's ambiguous, but it could be read to say that they're shipping direct to you from China. I'm skeptical of the whole explanation to be honest - my bet is that it's a normal ordering snafu and nothing to do with customs at all.
 

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I'm a big Futurama Fan so it was a natural choice. Did Mr. Darcy use the avatar? I wasn't looking to avatar-jack anyone....

Yup, he sure did. Guy was awesome and I miss his posts ... I'm sure he would have liked to see the memory of his avatar live on. Just everytime I see it, I do a double take :)

me 2!! What happened to Darcy, Steve?

not sure Nico ... I do miss the guy though ... Darcy brings back the weird and LOL memories ... when this forum was still a little itty bitty forum ...
 

rsngfrce

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After some questioning of why my order has not arrived, I have now been e-mailed by Tristan of Esmoking101 that Jeff of Janty told them that my order was one of 3 'lost' by the post office. They go on...

To further clarify, I take this to mean 3 of the 25 pre-orders available though Esmoking101 to USA customers only were 'lost' by the post office. Does JantyUSA ship orders to customers in the USA direct from China (and expect them to arrive in 2 days... Monday to Wednesday!?!). I have already been told in the other thread that a member received one of her 2 she ordered by Priority Mail...
 

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Yup, he sure did. Guy was awesome and I miss his posts ... I'm sure he would have liked to see the memory of his avatar live on. Just everytime I see it, I do a double take :)

I guess that means I better stop being an ... then...

It's a great forum. I hovered for a few months before joining and the wealth of info from it's members is great.
 

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That is not how I interpret it at all... to me it says my shipment from JantyUSA in Texas to me in California was intercepted by customs.

I should state that I have had no direct contact with Janty in this transaction, it has all been through Esmoking101...



Esmoking is smoking something else.
He/she has no clue what they are talking about.

Jeff is doing the shipping.
Esmoking is also the dip$H1t who announced to everyone two weeks ago all packages where sent out early.

I don't know how much Janty payed Esmoking for this little deal.
It's none of my business.

I will tell you this though.
When I go to the post office, they ALWAYS ask me if there are liquids in the package..........

Think about it.
Every package that has e-juice in it; is saying what?

No?
that's a lie.

Yes?
Then what does the USPO do?
 

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To further clarify, I take this to mean 3 of the 25 pre-orders available though Esmoking101 to USA customers only were 'lost' by the post office. Does JantyUSA ship orders to customers in the USA direct from China (and expect them to arrive in 2 days... Monday to Wednesday!?!). I have already been told in the other thread that a member received one of her 2 she ordered by Priority Mail...

I am the 3rd package that was "lost" to customs :rolleyes: and the person who only received 1 of the 2 ordered.
 

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To further clarify, I take this to mean 3 of the 25 pre-orders available though Esmoking101 to USA customers only were 'lost' by the post office. Does JantyUSA ship orders to customers in the USA direct from China (and expect them to arrive in 2 days... Monday to Wednesday!?!). I have already been told in the other thread that a member received one of her 2 she ordered by Priority Mail...
If the shipment was released (and in the hands of) the USPS, Customs is no longer involved. Period. Customs is clearing, once cleared it is USPS. Period.

Your supplier needs to quit fanning the *oh noes!!!!! BUY NOW!!!!!!!!* panic or at least find out his facts before he speaks.

:/
 
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