Fasttech new shipping option to Canada

[dahlialady]

Hi all. Has anybody tried the new shipping method from fasttech yet? When you check out there is an option for Canada e-packet express. It's 2 bucks extra, and it say 6 to 20 days shipping time. Sure beats the 30 days I'm used to waiting.
Just curious if anyone has used it and if it is indeed "EXPRESS".

 

[retired1]

It's not really new, and yes, it's worth the extra 2 bucks. However, that shipping time is not from when you place the order, but rather when it actually ships. So if you order it and it's not in stock, you're still stuck with a rather hefty wait until it actually hits the system.

 

[SoftSell]

I found paying the extra $30 for express is the best. It's better if you can get a few ppl together for the order, brings that shipping cost down significantly. Took 8 days after I placed the order to wind up in my grubby paws in Saskatoon, SK.

 

[fourtytwo]

I paid the extra 2 bucks and the last two orders hit my door in 10 days for the first one and 8 for the last one.
Well worth it.

 

[dahlialady]

Copy that! Will use the 2$ option!

I paid the extra 2 bucks and the last two orders hit my door in 10 days for the first one and 8 for the last one.
Well worth it.

 

[Tajji'smom]

I agree too-e-packet definite way to go. I just have to stop buying batterries so I can use it takes 3weeks via Singapore for batteries-worth it to pay half the price though

 

[Battlelance]

I agree too-e-packet definite way to go. I just have to stop buying batterries so I can use it takes 3weeks via Singapore for batteries-worth it to pay half the price though

Two batteries from fasttech, Malaysia post, 2 1/2 months.

I opened a ticket asking them to check if the boat sank.

 

[Zurd]

2$ sounds like a great option, I always need to wait between 21 and 29 days, I just made an order last week but didn't see it, thanks for sharing!

 

[McSleaz]

I found paying the extra $30 for express is the best. It's better if you can get a few ppl together for the order, brings that shipping cost down significantly. Took 8 days after I placed the order to wind up in my grubby paws in Saskatoon, SK.

$30 to get it in 8 days, LOLOL, I pay the extra $2 and get it in 7-8 days everytime, your wasting $28

 

[SaabFanatic]

I've only had two orders under $20 so far with Fasttech so I chose the free shipping method each time. First order took 1 month while the second 2.5 weeks. I don't find it worth it to pay the extra cost for fast shipping for any small order as it negates most of the savings.

 

[fati]

Tryed it and its worth it, but there also the ChinaPost Registred option that is FREE and with 6-14 typical transit time. Testing it right now so I can get back on this when I receive it.

You cannot use this Canada Epacket for battery do.

 

[retired1]

You cannot use this Canada Epacket for battery do.

Anything considered "hazmat" won't be shipped via E-Packet. I ordered a small butane torch and it was shipped via the same method that batteries are shipped. In other words, it took a while to get here.

 

[Alter]

For me the advantage of shipping the E-Packet is that it lands in Richmond BC instead of Mississauga ON. I've found the time spent in customs limbo in Richmond is substantially less then Mississauga. Best part of the epacket is that once cleared I'll be receiving my FT within a couple days unlike Mississauga my package will be minimum 10 days and travel past my house twice in transit. Since I live in southeastern BC I'll pay the couple extra bucks to have my parcel many days earlier.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

My record with the $2 option was 5 days to Vancouver (no batteries). I was gobsmacked and almost remailed it to myself so that it would arrive at the time I was mentally prepared for it.

 

[northhar]

For me the advantage of shipping the E-Packet is that it lands in Richmond BC instead of Mississauga ON. I've found the time spent in customs limbo in Richmond is substantially less then Mississauga. Best part of the epacket is that once cleared I'll be receiving my FT within a couple days unlike Mississauga my package will be minimum 10 days and travel past my house twice in transit. Since I live in southeastern BC I'll pay the couple extra bucks to have my parcel many days earlier.

And that is the dis-advantage for us out east.. I tried it and it landed in Richmond BC., then takes over 5 days to make it's way east, bringing the ship time back upto 12 to 20 days after it is outbound from China.. I stopped using it to come to Quebec.. no real time savings, otherwise knowing it is in Canada and trekking it's way across this vast country of ours..

 

[Zurd]

I ordered batteries from fasttech, alas, the option wasn't there, and I could only pick another choice of shipping because its batteries and it's going to take between 45 and 60 days!

 

[fourtytwo]

And that is the dis-advantage for us out east.. I tried it and it landed in Richmond BC., then takes over 5 days to make it's way east, bringing the ship time back upto 12 to 20 days after it is outbound from China.. I stopped using it to come to Quebec.. no real time savings, otherwise knowing it is in Canada and trekking it's way across this vast country of ours..

My last order landed in Richmond and was a total of 8 days from when Fasttech mailed it until it was at my door. That included CBSA time.
I think CBSA is a bit faster in Richmond then Mississauga.

 

[Raztax]

I've been considering ordering from these guys but was unsure about ordering from China. After reading these posts I'm going to put an order together and see how long it takes to ship to Nova Scotia.

Thanks guys! I get so much great info from the forums here.

 

[silenced]

I've been considering ordering from these guys but was unsure about ordering from China. After reading these posts I'm going to put an order together and see how long it takes to ship to Nova Scotia.

Thanks guys! I get so much great info from the forums here.

Got may last order in 8 days. My brother got his in 7. Also in Nova Scotia.

 

[LunchusBoxious]

For me the advantage of shipping the E-Packet is that it lands in Richmond BC instead of Mississauga ON. I've found the time spent in customs limbo in Richmond is substantially less then Mississauga. Best part of the epacket is that once cleared I'll be receiving my FT within a couple days unlike Mississauga my package will be minimum 10 days and travel past my house twice in transit. Since I live in southeastern BC I'll pay the couple extra bucks to have my parcel many days earlier.

see and I have found the opposite...if it lands in Richmond, then it is going into customs and I have to wait forever but if its in Mississauga then I have it the next day...