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[crxess]

If I placed an order with fasttech right this minute I would get this option:

Registered Air Mail FREE (10 to 14 days in transit typical) - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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fasttech knows better than any of us that this is not accurate. They know about the delays, but they offer no disclaimer stating you would be very lucky to see your order in 21 days.

Maybe you need to Refresh. This is the message I get on EVERY page I visit - HIGHLIGHTED in YELLOW

Packages shipped via Hong Kong Post may currently take longer to deliver due to increased customs/postal service inspections [details]

 

[JRudey]

Maybe you need to Refresh. This is the message I get on EVERY page I visit - HIGHLIGHTED in YELLOW

I apologize. I now realize that my views, feelings and expectations about fasttech are wrong. I'll work on recalibrating my expectations.

 

[OzarkTroutBum]

Thanks. This is good information. I'm new to ordering from China.

I used the shipping method that FastTech recommended:

Registered Air Mail FREE (10 to 14 days in transit typical) - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This was my first FastTech order. People have criticized me for choosing this option. The option was pre-selected. I would have had to override the option. But, why would someone do that. It's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. From there. someone routed my order to Signapore Post. I didn't request that. Who owns that decision? Not me. Signapore Post sent the package to New York. I suppose I should blame Signapore Post for doing that. Then USPS sent the package to Baton Rouge, LA. I suppose I should blame USPS for that.

FastTech said:

Registered Air Mail FREE (10 to 14 days in transit typical) - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Singapore Post and USPS never promised me a Rose Garden. FastTech was the one that set my expectations.

You, me and everyone else are victims of bad timing.

 

[Myk]

I'm sure many of you will say: "But, that's not FastTech's fault". I agree, FastTech got the product out the door. But, it went out the door into a channel full of problems. Distribution Channels are a company's problem. FastTech owns this problem. They can't wash their hands and say it's someone else's problem. When I order from popular vendors in North Carolina my stuff follows a standard path. It costs more. I'm starting to think that it's money well spent to deal with a company that knows it's their job to get the product in your hands, not just out their door.

You haven't ordered enough stuff then.
I had memory that had to go from Indiana to Illinois take a trip to Washington state.

I think they've changed (according to commercials) but I've had USPS kill tarantulas because their idea of 2-3 day delivery is "up to a week, we don't guarantee delivery dates so we don't try".

Heh! It's how I keep up with what is READ and what I NEED to read

So you don't really like all my posts? I'm crushed.

I actually figured out that's what you were doing. There's a link at the front of the threads that takes you to the first unread post. On my screen it's a little blue circle with 2 down arrows in it.

 

[lisancentraltx]

Is this correct selection:

https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10002558/1190262-dekang-e-cigarette-e-liquid

I worry about getting the correct item.

This is the one I got

$14.99 Dekang E-liquid for Electronic Cigarettes (100ml) - Turkish tobacco flavor / medium nicotine at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

And I see your point - I try to get EXACTLY the same thing I got before because I never know if it's a totally different product LOL As far as I can tell, it's exactly the same thing, Dekang, 11mg. I did order 100ml once and they did not have it in stock, so they sent me ten 10ml bottles and it was exactly the same, so I think you'll be okay with the 30ml =] Send me a PM and let me know what you think! I took the Dk-Tab and added some Black Walnut & Whiskey flavoring... hehehe OMG what a great vape! A bit too much of a nutty flavor for me, but I was out of Turkish and I vaped 50ml and had to stop and switch to something else LOL

BTW - smells like horse piss at arrival, but ignore that =] I like to let it steep MONTHS, but others use a ultrasonic cleaner or heat it, remove the lid, or can vape it right from the mail. Try to find a date on it... and then decide how long a steep you need. I don't have dates on any of my bottles, perhaps a date was on the wrapper :/

 

[JRudey]

This is the one I got

$14.99 Dekang E-liquid for Electronic Cigarettes (100ml) - Turkish tobacco flavor / medium nicotine at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

And I see your point - I try to get EXACTLY the same thing I got before because I never know if it's a totally different product LOL As far as I can tell, it's exactly the same thing, Dekang, 11mg. I did order 100ml once and they did not have it in stock, so they sent me ten 10ml bottles and it was exactly the same, so I think you'll be okay with the 30ml =] Send me a PM and let me know what you think! I took the Dk-Tab and added some Black Walnut & Whiskey flavoring... hehehe OMG what a great vape! A bit too much of a nutty flavor for me, but I was out of Turkish and I vaped 50ml and had to stop and switch to something else LOL

BTW - smells like horse piss at arrival, but ignore that =] I like to let it steep MONTHS, but others use a ultrasonic cleaner or heat it, remove the lid, or can vape it right from the mail. Try to find a date on it... and then decide how long a steep you need. I don't have dates on any of my bottles, perhaps a date was on the wrapper :/

Thanks. I have stuff in my shopping cart, but I promised myself not to checkout until all four of my open orders arrive on my doorstep.

 

[ManlyApeTits]

Second order (2 ego kits and a juk8 esolid atomizer for dabs) shipped the 10th and is in San Fran today, should be here early next week.

Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Tapatalk

 

[vicflo]

My udct and tips just came in today (like 1hr earlier than the timestamp on this post), orders from 8/29 and 8/26 respectively. gave everything a thorough bath in the case they were manhandled.

 

[jjcordone]

I've rejoined the "waiting for delivery" crowd here on this thread.
I liked the iTaste VV so much I couldn't resist any longer and ordered an MVP.
I'm thinking the VV for out and about and the MVP for at home.
My days of watching the tracking begin again

 

[Ref Minor]

Heh! It's how I keep up with what is READ and what I NEED to read

On the main page next to the thread title on the left is 2 little blue arrows, click on that and it takes you to the first unread post.

 

[sbc83]

Well that typhoon looks likes it's gunna hit Hong Kong or somewhere very close to it sometime on Monday. Guess i'll hold off placing that order early...

 

[sbc83]

I've rejoined the "waiting for delivery" crowd here on this thread.
I liked the iTaste VV so much I couldn't resist any longer and ordered an MVP.
I'm thinking the VV for out and about and the MVP for at home.
My days of watching the tracking begin again

It'll elevate your blood pressure to dangerous levels, don't do it.

 

[crxess]

Thanks. I have stuff in my shopping cart, but I promised myself not to checkout until all four of my open orders arrive on my doorstep.

Now this I can 100% agree with! sometimes it is best to let things get caught up.

Pricing is not competitive, but if you need a hold over:
e-liquid refill

Also have a decent U.S. supplier for Hangsen:
Hangsen E-Cigarette E-Liquid

 

[OzarkTroutBum]

I've rejoined the "waiting for delivery" crowd here on this thread.
I liked the iTaste VV so much I couldn't resist any longer and ordered an MVP.
I'm thinking the VV for out and about and the MVP for at home.
My days of watching the tracking begin again

I just pulled the trigger on an MVP 2 but willingly paid $10 more at Varitube because I couldn't stand the suspense on shipping. After discount it was $53.95 and only black available. I tossed in a few Evods to get it over $60 and get free shipping.

 

[JRudey]

You haven't ordered enough stuff then.
I had memory that had to go from Indiana to Illinois take a trip to Washington state.

I think they've changed (according to commercials) but I've had USPS kill tarantulas because their idea of 2-3 day delivery is "up to a week, we don't guarantee delivery dates so we don't try".

I've had some bad experiences, too. I think Amazon has spoiled me. I just ordered a $3.75 graduated cylinder from Amazon.

Bel-Art Scienceware 284520000 Polypropylene Single Scale Graduated Cylinder, 0.5" ID x 0.6" OD x 5.7" Height, 10mL Capacity, 0.1mL Graduation Interval: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

It's Prime eligible, so I get free shipping. Amazon promised I'll get it Tuesday. I bet it arrives Monday.

I know, I know .... it's not fair to compare China suppliers to American suppliers. It's OK for China suppliers to promise things and not deliver. I'm learning the rules.

 

[Ref Minor]

I've had some bad experiences, too. I think Amazon has spoiled me. I just ordered a $3.75 graduated cylinder from Amazon.

Bel-Art Scienceware 284520000 Polypropylene Single Scale Graduated Cylinder, 0.5" ID x 0.6" OD x 5.7" Height, 10mL Capacity, 0.1mL Graduation Interval: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

It's Prime eligible, so I get free shipping. Amazon promised I'll get it Tuesday. I bet it arrives Monday.

I know, I know .... it's not fair to compare China suppliers to American suppliers. It's OK for China suppliers to promise things and not deliver. I'm learning the rules.

You don't get it, as an international seller you CAN'T guarantee ANY shipment without spending a fortune on expediting. There are at least two Customs checks to go through, origin and destination. And with FT you get free shipping which means they use the cheapest possible route, ie it only goes on a plane when it is not filled with higher paying parcels.

The second you can overcome by buying the paid FT shipping, the first you can't do anything about unless you expedite using your own dedicated shipping and pay to expedite through customs (hundreds of dollars).

My business is buying goods from around the world for the company I work for. If some of the goods don't get here on time then the whole factory will stop and you know what, sometimes that happens and there is nothing I can do except get the evidence together to show the MD that our department did everything we could and it wasn't our fault.

If you can't cope with delays, buy local.

 

[bluecat]

I apologize. I now realize that my views, feelings and expectations about FastTech are wrong. I'll work on recalibrating my expectations.

Everyone is entitled to their views. Feel free to express them. I however do not agree with them. We are free to disagree.

You do not have to shop at fasttech. You have the choice to shop and spend your money where and as you wish. If you want to spend 120 bucks on a steak dinner go for it. If you want to go to Kroger and pick up a 2 dollar round steak.. go for it.

Just don't expect to be a parent and try to have your kid take medicine at school. You need a note from the principle a note from the doctor and note from the govenor. You have no rights as a parent anymore.... Okay sorry for that last piece. I am about fed up with the American school system and nanny state.

 

[bluecat]

I've had some bad experiences, too. I think Amazon has spoiled me. I just ordered a $3.75 graduated cylinder from Amazon.

Bel-Art Scienceware 284520000 Polypropylene Single Scale Graduated Cylinder, 0.5" ID x 0.6" OD x 5.7" Height, 10mL Capacity, 0.1mL Graduation Interval: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

It's Prime eligible, so I get free shipping. Amazon promised I'll get it Tuesday. I bet it arrives Monday.

I know, I know .... it's not fair to compare China suppliers to American suppliers. It's OK for China suppliers to promise things and not deliver. I'm learning the rules.

Amazon prime is wonderful. But in a way you do pay for it. Just an annual fee which gives other perks as well.

BTW it doesn't show and Prime eligible to me. Yes I have a prime account.

 

[ria__x]

hey i just wanted to know, on the tracking bit, most of my items say ready to ship but two of them have diff dates.. does that mean they wont ship my order until the other two are ready to ship?

 

[JRudey]

Amazon prime is wonderful. But in a way you do pay for it. Just an annual fee which gives other perks as well.

BTW it doesn't show and Prime eligible to me. Yes I have a prime account.

Log into your Amazon account. It will show-up then.