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    Hiya, Little Bird :)
    No, holdup for parts for partner until 3/12. But, isn't the USPS stopping on April 27th?

    April 26th is the most optimistic and quite unrealisic date, if you ask me. I think we're looking at March 26 or 29, realistically. From everything I have read.

    Cancel what's held up and have them ship your coils ASAP if they are in stock. Or go to another vendor. sourcemore and Health Cabin ship within 24 hours if they have what you want in stock. They charge more for shipping, but their prices are better.
     

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    April 26th is the most optimistic and quite unrealisic date, if you ask me. I think we're looking at March 26 or 29, realistically. From everything I have read.

    Cancel what' held up and have them ship your coils ASAP if they are in stock. Or go to another vendor. Sourcemore and Health Cabin ship within 24 hours if they have what you want in stock. They charge more for shipping, but their prices are better.
    Oh, man, I am getting MIXED messages here. @Territoo says I should be alright. You say cancel....and the other 2 do NOT have what we need. Just gonna have to hold on and hope that they are clever enough to get it to us.
     

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    Oh, man, I am getting MIXED messages here. @Territoo says I should be alright. You say cancel....and the other 2 do NOT have what we need. Just gonna have to hold on and hope that they are clever enough to get it to us.

    Sorry, Kat. What's their estimated shipping date? I honestly don't trust FT anymore. I had to cancel my last order because they were constantly changing shipping dates--for weeks.

    But if HC and SM don't have what you need, than that solves your problem. You'll just have to wait and hope for the best. I'm sure you'll be fine. There's no way Customs will open every package from China. And the USPS cutoff date is still TBD. Good luck!
     

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    Sorry, Kat. What's their estimated shipping date? I honestly don't trust FT anymore. I had to cancel my last order because they were constantly changing shipping dates--for weeks.

    But if HC and SM don't have what you need, than that solves your problem. You'll just have to wait and hope for the best. I'm sure you'll be fine. There's no way Customs will open every package from China. And the USPS cutoff date is still TBD. Good luck!

    I’ve had good luck with Everzon also.
     

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    They are out of stock on one thing, and do not carry the other.

    Split your orders? Honestly, if you're ordering a lot, and your FT order shows anything like "ships in 7 days," I would go to plan B.

    Also, many/most vendors in US have announced that the last day to order vaping supplies is March 26th. I don't know what they know, but that may be an indication of something.
     

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    Sorry, Kat. What's their estimated shipping date? I honestly don't trust FT anymore. I had to cancel my last order because they were constantly changing shipping dates--for weeks.

    But if HC and SM don't have what you need, than that solves your problem. You'll just have to wait and hope for the best. I'm sure you'll be fine. There's no way Customs will open every package from China. And the USPS cutoff date is still TBD. Good luck!
    Canceled what they don't have and asked for a shipping date, as they DO have the other product in stock. This should get my order to me quicker, I hope....Thanks, y'all.
     

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    Canceled what they don't have and asked for a shipping date, as they DO have the other product in stock. This should get my order to me quicker, I hope....Thanks, y'all.

    I think you made the right call. If you really need the stuff, just get it ASAP. You don't want to get a letter from the US Customs... :facepalm:

    Good luck!
     

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    Sorry, Kat. What's their estimated shipping date? I honestly don't trust FT anymore. I had to cancel my last order because they were constantly changing shipping dates--for weeks.

    But if HC and SM don't have what you need, than that solves your problem. You'll just have to wait and hope for the best. I'm sure you'll be fine. There's no way Customs will open every package from China. And the USPS cutoff date is still TBD. Good luck!

    I was under the impression your order had already shipped. I agree that you should cancel the part of the order that is holding the rest up. You can reorder that as a separate order, if you want. That way you are assured of getting most of your order. The "holdup" will probably make it to you too, but that is less certain.
     

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    I was under the impression your order had already shipped. I agree that you should cancel the part of the order that is holding the rest up. You can reorder that as a separate order, if you want. That way you are assured of getting most of your order. The "holdup" will probably make it to you too, but that is less certain.

    I agree. But I suspect you quoted me by mistake. I think this is addressed to Katmar. :D
     
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    Oh, man, I am getting MIXED messages here. @Territoo says I should be alright. You say cancel....and the other 2 do NOT have what we need. Just gonna have to hold on and hope that they are clever enough to get it to us.

    I agree. But I suspect you quoted me by mistake. I think this is addressed to Katmar. :D

    Yes @Katya, my comment was for @Katmar. I guess I can't tell one kat from another.:lol:
     

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    I have 2 shipments from FT that shipped a few days ago. Not landed in the USA yet. They upgraded to USPS expedited/DHL Ecommerce (I ordered with epacket). When it does finally get to the USA, it could take up to 15 days for DHL to get it to USPS and for USPS to get it to my door.

    I placed and order 3 days ago with Vape====a who is not known for speed. Hasn't shipped yet. Gonna let is fly for another 2 weeks until I think about canceling it.

    I'm not really worried about it.

    End of May I'll have $11 in rebate points to spend and I plan on placing a test order of accessories sometime in may/june with that free money.
     
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    I have 2 shipments from FT that shipped a few days ago. Not landed in the USA yet. They upgraded to USPS expedited/DHL Ecommerce (I ordered with epacket). When it does finally get to the USA, it could take up to 15 days for DHL to get it to USPS and for USPS to get it to my door.

    I placed and order 3 days ago with Vapeciga who is not known for speed. Hasn't shipped yet. Gonna let is fly for another 2 weeks until I think about canceling it.

    I'm not really worried about it.

    End of May I'll have $11 in Fasttech rebate points to spend and I plan on placing a test order of accessories sometime in may/june with that free money.

    Vapeciga is who I ordered my God of Thunder clone from. It took them about 4-5 days to generate a shipping label/email, and about 3 more for the item to actually ship. Two weeks is a long time to give them, but a week or so would be more like it. I had never heard of them before, so I was actually taking a risk. I think we are going to have to take some risks and keep comparing notes on these Chinese companies from here on out.
     
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