Long time...

[Brady]

November 26, Thanksgiving day... although Ab E-cig resent the package, nothing has arrived as of yet.
The Original tracking info:

Inbound Into Customs
Inbound International Arrival, October 31, 2009, 1:49 pm, ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)
Foreign International Dispatch, October 29, 2009, 9:26 pm, SHANGHAI EMS, CHINA PEOPLES REP
Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
Foreign Acceptance, October 29, 2009, 5:08 pm

The "new" package tracking states:

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
Foreign International Dispatch, November 20, 2009, 1:51 am, CHONGQING EMS, CHINA PEOPLES REP
Foreign Acceptance, November 19, 2009, 8:10 pm

A slight difference in the order of things if you look at the two. I dont know what either of them mean to be quite honest though.

I spoke with the post master at the PO and he told me that the fact that the original is still "inbound to customs" its probably under investigation with Customs and being held OR there is a problem/investigation with the sending company. I dont know..
I am still excited about turning over to e-cigs, but right now its starting to lose its luster.. I am frustrated and venting I guess..
Is it possible that its being held? is it possible that its lost/stolen?
ANY thoughts on this would be great..

Thanks again everyone.

Brady

 

[doots]

hope you get it soon Brady. Too bad you are going through this!

 

[Brady]

Thanks Doots - it sux cuz both of us are really looking forward to it.
I looked at the tracking again for the "new" package and it also states:

"We have received notice that the originating post is preparing to dispatch this mail piece. "

does that mean that its here in the US and getting ready to be sent to me? Or does that mean that is being prepared by China to be sent still?

 

[Fedor]

Thanks Doots - it sux cuz both of us are really looking forward to it.
I looked at the tracking again for the "new" package and it also states:

"We have received notice that the originating post is preparing to dispatch this mail piece. "

does that mean that its here in the US and getting ready to be sent to me? Or does that mean that is being prepared by China to be sent still?

This means that your package is in the process of reaching the US. I had a recent order that is at the same stage as yours. I ordered the M201 Passthrough and some other parts. No liquids so it should not be a customs issue. I emailed them and was told that there is a shortage of planes and packages off china are taking a longer time cos they are taking a different air route now to reach the US and other places. I called my friend in China to check with his shipping agent and was told a little more insight. Apparently, the pirates at sea have discouraged many from using the sea freight and many are switching to air freight, resulting in an overload for EMS.

Don't know how much all this is true but i',m sure we'll both receive the order soon. Ive ordered from them for almost a year. No mishaps or misses so far.

 

[butchrobotpope]

Wow, Brady, this sounds like a nightmare - and it's probably all USPS and customs to blame. I only just started vaping this week and waiting for that initial shipment was torture, even though it arrived on time.

Sorry you're having a bad into to this. I hope this gets resolved soon and you enjoy your new goodies.

 

[Brady]

OK - we are now back into the "inbound into customs" stage of this game..

I read a big article in the paper yesterday about counterfiet items and I am hoping that this isnt the reason that the original one is sitting there..


Inbound Into Customs
Inbound International Arrival, November 26, 2009, 9:43 am, ISC SAN FRANCISCO (USPS)
Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
Foreign International Dispatch, November 20, 2009, 1:51 am, CHONGQING EMS, CHINA PEOPLES REP
Foreign Acceptance, November 19, 2009, 8:10 pm

 

[Brady]

SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!! It Looks as thought its on its way here FINALLY



Processed through Sort Facility, November 28, 2009, 6:58 am, SAINT PAUL, MN 55111
Inbound Out of Customs, November 27, 2009, 1:27 pm
Inbound Into Customs
Inbound International Arrival, November 26, 2009, 9:43 am, ISC SAN FRANCISCO (USPS)
Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
Foreign International Dispatch, November 20, 2009, 1:51 am, CHONGQING EMS, CHINA PEOPLES REP
Foreign Acceptance, November 19, 2009, 8:10 pm