The FastTech Thread for All FastTech Posts (Part 2)

[madstabber]

Most of our vape stuff is made in China so it’s a little worrisome. If I can’t order from fasttech and the likes that’s one thing, but what if we can’t get mods and toppers over here.
Having said that I have zero understanding of geo-politics and the world around me in general. So the first paragraph could just be nonsensical nonsense and have no chance of happening. I hope so but I’m scared, that’s the price I pay for being stupid.

 

[oplholik]

Another wait and see situation.

 

[stols001]

I thought the FDA was also given money to hunt down vape packages, a-la "hunt down medication from overseas," type deal. It won't be a "crime" but it will be turned back. However, I don't think THAT is imminent. I think I have enough 1.6 coilheads for my kabukis to last a lifetime, but I for sure wouldn't exactly MIND say 8 boxes more of the CLR coil (even though it can be rewicked and rebuilt and etc.) LOL.

I suppose it's justifiable, as long as my dang tanks keep reading.

Anna

 

[ceeceeisme]

I wouldn't get your knicker's in a knot over new tariff's being aimed at Chinese tech goods. These rules apply to the importation of commercial goods for re-sale. They're not geared towards individuals that import in low quantities for personal use. You Americans enjoy some of the most lenient personal importation amounts in the world.

 

[Doctorvapes]

So just wondering.. How long does it usually take an order to arrive from Fasttech when you have not paid for extra shipping?

 

[madstabber]

So just wondering.. How long does it usually take an order to arrive from Fasttech when you have not paid for extra shipping?

Best I’ve gotten to Chicago is 2.5 weeks longest around 4 weeks. That’s as long as it says in stock when ordered and not ship in 2 days. That’s a lie it won’t shop in two days

 

[Janusz]

So just wondering.. How long does it usually take an order to arrive from Fasttech when you have not paid for extra shipping?

I made my first order from Fastech on Memorial Day so cannot say but I ordered six times from 3Fvape and fastest i got was 12 days and slowest 25 days. Usually it is 16- 18 days. The most frustrating for me is when tracking shows that after 8 days from ordering order is already in Chicago and it spend another 7 days in Chicago ISC USPS facility.... before it is delivered to destination 50 miles from Chicago...

 

[madstabber]

I made my first order from Fastech on Memorial Day so cannot say but I ordered six times from 3Fvape and fastest i got was 12 days and slowest 25 days. Usually it is 16- 18 days. The most frustrating for me is when tracking shows that after 8 days from ordering order is already in Chicago and it spend another 7 days in Chicago ISC USPS facility.... before it is delivered to destination 50 miles from Chicago...

Yea that sucks, I’ve had that where it spends more time in Chicago customs than it took China to Chicago

 

[puffon]

Has anybody else had a slow down for package delivery?
I have one pkg that left CN May 12, and another May 16, no sign of them yet.
Usually get here in 8-12 days.

 

[madstabber]

Has anybody else had a slow down for package delivery?
I have one pkg that left CN May 12, and another May 16, no sign of them yet.
Usually get here in 8-12 days.

Could be customs, I have a package that has been in Compton since May 21 with no movement. Not too concerned, I won it and I think it’s a dry herb vaporizer so I don’t have any use for it. Anyway good luck to you I hope you see some action.

 

[puffon]

Could be customs, I have a package that has been in Compton since May 21 with no movement. Not too concerned, I won it and I think it’s a dry herb vaporizer so I don’t have any use for it. Anyway good luck to you I hope you see some action.

Could be. Sometimes I wonder if they are sitting in customs and just haven't been scanned yet.

 

[ceeceeisme]

Could be. Sometimes I wonder if they are sitting in customs and just haven't been scanned yet.

I've noticed the slow down seems to be on their end. Something got messed up somewhere when they shipped one of my orders on May 1st and it still hadn't left China by May 16th. All of a sudden I got a message from them saying there was a new tracking number for my order. Then, it sat on their end for another week, showing "Accepted" on the tracking. When it finally starting moving it only took 7 days to get here.

 

[puffon]

I've noticed the slow down seems to be on their end. Something got messed up somewhere when they shipped one of my orders on May 1st and it still hadn't left China by May 16th. All of a sudden I got a message from them saying there was a new tracking number for my order. Then, it sat on their end for another week, showing "Accepted" on the tracking. When it finally starting moving it only took 7 days to get here.

That would be frustrating.
I'll give it a couple more days, then contact FT.

 

[Nailz]

Just luck of the draw, have 2 orders shipped at the same time, went through different process centers in China, 1 has already cleared customs in the US and probably have by the weekend, other not showing reached US soil yet, of course the one I want the most is the slower one.

 

[Alter]

I've found the epacket mighty fast the last couple FT orders. 2 weeks from shipping email to mailbox is great. I ordered some electronic parts from eBay china for a magnetic mixer I was building and it takes several months to get delivered, then try to give you hope with a farce tracking number. Fasttech is a bit more expensive than eBay but the 2 week delivery offsets the slowwboat free shipping.

 

[Doctorvapes]

I received my dead rabbit clone yesterday, it took 3 weeks.

Just bought a 180 pack of cotton, 100 ft of wire and some pre built Clapton's

 

[jim_87]

I just ordered a few RDA's that were in my cart. I chose USPS with ePacket. I checked this morning, and the status showed "packaging", that is alot faster progress than my memorial day order. Who knows when that will be delivered.

 

[score69]

Has anybody else had a slow down for package delivery?
I have one pkg that left CN May 12, and another May 16, no sign of them yet.
Usually get here in 8-12 days.

Same thing here.

One package shows 'processed through facility' of 5/12, but it has never hit customs in the US.

Second order shows processed through facility on 5/29, but USPS status still says 'Pre shipment'. So it's like it never left China. This was for an Aurora squonk, many folks who shipped at the same time already received theirs.

Hate to say it, but I may be done with FT. May not be their fault, but unless it's something I can't find at a US vendor, I may just start ordering from domestic vendors. I'll reserve FT orders for something I can't find anywhere else.

How long do I wait to contact FT about these?

 

[jim_87]

Same thing here.

One package shows 'processed through facility' of 5/12, but it has never hit customs in the US.

Second order shows processed through facility on 5/29, but USPS status still says 'Pre shipment'. So it's like it never left China. This was for an Aurora squonk, many folks who shipped at the same time already received theirs.

Hate to say it, but I may be done with FT. May not be their fault, but unless it's something I can't find at a US vendor, I may just start ordering from domestic vendors. I'll reserve FT orders for something I can't find anywhere else.

How long do I wait to contact FT about these?

Maybe just submit a ticket and ask them to verify it's status/ location. Couldn't hurt.

 

[puffon]

How long do I wait to contact FT about these?

Got this reply back. Looks like we'll have to wait it out.
Not sure why they call it "registered mail". I paid for the e-packet option.

"Sorry to hear this issue.
As per the tracking, the item has left origin country to destination country on 5/12/2018.
For registered postal mail, the tracking is not updated in real time. This tracking status would be updated only after the item clears destination custom and is handed over to local post office for delivery. This stage could usually take 1-2 weeks.
As now it is beyond the mentioned time frame, we will submit enquiry to the post office to institute investigation for this item. They may take maximum two months or 60 days to finalize the investigation. You can verify this with the concerned origin post office.
We will update you for any feedback and refund or reship your order once the post office verifies your package as lost.
Please kindly note that registered postal mail doesn't provide definite delivery time and the transit time quoted in checkout is an average and typical time frame. We hope you will receive the order shortly.
If you have any questions further, please let us know freely.
Thank you for your understanding."