Shinyitis Support Group

[Tor R]

I found a good price with a discount code for the black parsons at evolution but they aren’t shipping to the U.S.

They most likely use Royal Mail, and they don't ship to the US unless it's a gift, or over $800.
That's true for most shipping companies globally.

I've added a Rift to my cart there, hoping it'll drop even more in price on Friday, in recent months it's gone from £130 to £85.

 

[chanelvaps]

I was like that until my Daisy entered into my life. Now I have 2 pairs of boots and 4 pairs of tennis shoes lol. Those will likely last me until death. My feet prefer variety, always been that way. I do already have a lifetime of comfortable sandals collected. Love Skechers sales! I literally will only need to replace slippers from now on.

This is my current jam, I already had Chestnut color and just recently bought the Sand color. I am now lusting over the same shoe in Obsidian.

https://www.ugg.com/women-slippers/tazz-ii/1174471.html?dwvar_1174471_color=SAN&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=17573506022&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17565736771&gbraid=0AAAAADRQoPACenvxwYSVnFN_CUEV7YJj3&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxJXJBhD_ARIsAH_JGjhBI_KE6L-bqqZDJIkMW1pgdTZeLlvbhbjyNq-V9cYUmz6skk5wasgaAlEJEALw_wcB

I would buy them for myself for Christmas but I just gifted myself a new pair of Dr Marten boots and called it a Christmas gift to myself

Women's Dr. Martens Buzz 8-Eye

Women's Buzz 8-Eye by Dr. Martens at Zappos.com. Read Dr. Martens Women's Buzz 8-Eye product reviews, or select the size, width, and color of your choice.

www.zappos.com

 

[AngeNZ]

Morning shinies

Another peony

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

Good Morning Shiny People

 

[Tor R]

It was a pretty stressful evening, coincidences made me see that a company, Rebtel, posted usage of my card in the online bank, seven times today.
I think it's through Amazon Prime because that's what I saw something strange from yesterday, I don't have anything I subscribe to from them. But today the first one changed to Rebtel and then 7 more.

Called the bank and blocked the card, had to fill out a form online afterwards, then I had to fill out an online form to the police after that. The bank requires a police report in case of fraud.

The good thing is that it wasn't more than $100, and that I saw it so quickly, because I usually don't check my bank account more than 3-4 times a month.

I tend to be very careful when buying, never click on stupid links, but not all stores are bulletproof, those that require online banking authorization I consider safe, the others are where I guess the card went astray.
My lesson is to not use my main card for online purchases, better to move money upfront.

 

[hittman]

They most likely use Royal Mail, and they don't ship to the US unless it's a gift, or over $800.
That's true for most shipping companies globally.

I've added a Rift to my cart there, hoping it'll drop even more in price on Friday, in recent months it's gone from £130 to £85.

Nomnomz and ecigone have work arounds and will ship here. I was hoping evolution would too.

 

[Letitia]

I'm such a proud pup mama! Daisy's 1st vet appointment with me and she was so good! New vet for me and the entire staff were wonderful and my girl's tail never stopped wagging, even when getting her shots! She's napping now and I am so pleased to have found such a special clinic to take care of us. Due to her being part Rottweiler I can't get her spayed until February. Bonus, flea/heartworm chews were on sale. Good day.

 

[Territoo]

I'm such a proud pup mama! Daisy's 1st vet appointment with me and she was so good! New vet for me and the entire staff were wonderful and my girl's tail never stopped wagging, even when getting her shots! She's napping now and I am so pleased to have found such a special clinic to take care of us. Due to her being part Rottweiler I can't get her spayed until February. Bonus, flea/heartworm chews were on sale. Good day.

Misty had her vet appointment yesterday and all went well. She didn't like it so much because there was a big dog barking loudly and that made her nervous. She didn't want to come out of her carrier. She got the last of her kitten shots and doesn't have to go back for a year.

 

[Tor R]

Nomnomz and ecigone have work arounds and will ship here. I was hoping evolution would too.

Now I don't know all the details, when Trump and co closed the loophole under $800 they did a bad job for the American citizen.

Not because you had to pay the tariff, mostly because who pays the tariff back when returning the product.

The lack of a system in the tariff is why many shipping companies don't ship to the US not because of the tariff.

 

[hittman]

I got an order from nomnomz a couple weeks ago. It came royal mail/usps. It was only $9 shipping and got here in about a week.

 

[Tor R]

I got an order from nomnomz a couple weeks ago. It came royal mail/usps. It was only $9 shipping and got here in about a week.

Thanks, I had to check on our norwegian shipping company.

Suspension of postal shipments to the USA lifted on January 1

From January 1, Norway Post will reopen the previously suspended postal shipments to the USA for goods shipments with a value of 0-800 USD: We are launching a new service for goods shipments in letters and packages, which meets the requirements of the US authorities. For you as a customer, this means that – in addition to postage and any customs duties – there will be a fee for import processing and an outlay commission for customs duties. For such shipments, the sender, and no longer the recipient in the USA, must pay import duties and fees. Payment of the fees is made digitally here on Norway Post's website.

And Royal Mail:

Important changes to be aware of

• New Customs Requirements: As of August 29, 2025, new US customs rules require certain commercial goods to be sent with duties paid.
• Postal Delivered Duties Paid (PDDP) Service: To meet these new requirements, Royal Mail now offers a PDDP service for commercial shippers, which calculates and collects duties when you purchase postage.
• • Exemptions: You can continue to send letters and gifts under $100 to the US without being affected by the new duty rules.

https://www.royalmail.com/business/international/guide/delivered-duties-paid-ioss/pddp

 

[no|ah]

Good evening Shinies.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

It was a pretty stressful evening, coincidences made me see that a company, Rebtel, posted usage of my card in the online bank, seven times today.
I think it's through Amazon Prime because that's what I saw something strange from yesterday, I don't have anything I subscribe to from them. But today the first one changed to Rebtel and then 7 more.

Called the bank and blocked the card, had to fill out a form online afterwards, then I had to fill out an online form to the police after that. The bank requires a police report in case of fraud.

The good thing is that it wasn't more than $100, and that I saw it so quickly, because I usually don't check my bank account more than 3-4 times a month.

I tend to be very careful when buying, never click on stupid links, but not all stores are bulletproof, those that require online banking authorization I consider safe, the others are where I guess the card went astray.
My lesson is to not use my main card for online purchases, better to move money upfront.

Tor does your bank offer the option to use a virtual credit card? Or, if you have a credit card, check with them, most provide virtual credit card numbers these days for online purchases. Virtual cards offer another layer of security for your accounts.

When I make purchases online I use my Apple card or Discover card virtual numbers. Nice thing with either is I can obtain a new virtual number as needed.

Helps to keep the scammers at bay.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Basic virtual credit card info:

Are Virtual Credit Cards Safe?

Virtual credit cards provide a safe and secure way to make online purchases for your business. Learn about their security features and how they work.

ramp.com

Ignore the "Ramp" business bit. LOL

 

[Tor R]

Tor does your bank offer the option to use a virtual credit card? Or, if you have a credit card, check with them, most provide virtual credit card numbers these days for online purchases. Virtual cards offer another layer of security for your accounts.

When I make purchases online I use my Apple card or Discover card virtual numbers. Nice thing with either is I can obtain a new virtual number as needed.

Helps to keep the scammers at bay.

I'll have to check with them, but if they have it that's great, but I'm going to use a card I never have much money on, I usually pay regular things like patreon to Todd's Review and Mooch on it. As far as I know we can't run a negative on the visa cards.
I'll have to take the time to transfer money to it every now and then when I'm going to do the online shopping.

A bit short-sighted to use the main account for online purchases like me lol

Now a cup tea before bed calling

 

[Tor R]

Basic virtual credit card info:

Are Virtual Credit Cards Safe?

Virtual credit cards provide a safe and secure way to make online purchases for your business. Learn about their security features and how they work.

ramp.com

Ignore the "Ramp" business bit. LOL

Thanks for the line mate, it doesn't seem like the bank has them, maybe the technology is too new for them.

 

[Tor R]

Thanks for the line mate, it doesn't seem like the bank has them, maybe the technology is too new for them.

Update, we have digital visa card,
I have to be in online banking to use it, but it will work great.

Thanks so much J for the great guidance

 

[Tor R]

Good morning shinies

 

[Tor R]

Update from the bank, must give them credit for excellent and quick processing, they have already started the process of returning the money to me.

Doubtful if the police will find out much but it is important to report fraud anyway, so I will let the case proceed.

Good tip I got in the thread from J about how I can better secure myself in the future, so a lot of good came out of this.