I bought something off of ebay from canada and the person said they shipped it off July 26th (it didnt weigh much about 2-5 lbs) the person said it could take up to a couple weeks - does this sound about right?
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2006-08-02 11:14:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Definitely...customs can hold up such shipments Canada/US and vice versa, for up to 2 weeks. Not because they are searching it very carefully but because it may very well sit unlooked at for days after getting to that office.
Usually by air, it takes no more than 4 days but it's costly. If the sender felt that it was better to send the package ground and stay within the shipping cost you paid..they may have done it that way, however they first should have contacted you to ensure that was fine.
When I quote shipping, if I am ever in a position where shipping costs more to do it the way I state it is done, I swallow the costs...and then know better for next time thus saving myself headaches and keeping the buyer happy.
It's been seven days so far, since shipment would begin. Take 2 days off for the weekend as Canadian posties don't work Sat or Sun, and one day off for getting the package prepared and to the postal office. If by air, take 2 days for customs processing depending upon the carrier being used and you now have in actuality only 2 days of travel time so far. It may very well be in your hands within the next few days as long as it hasn't been held up at customs for any reason.
If the package has been sent by any means other than regular ground post, the sender should be able to give you tracking information...a number that can be plugged into the Canadian Postal site to see where the package is in transit. Ground post there normally isn't any way to figure out where it is and it could very well take up to 10 days to reach you.
Postal service here isn't any swifter than US's from State to State...unfortunately.
2006-08-02 11:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Canada Post Air Mail
2017-01-19 08:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the Canada Post website it can take up to 10 business days for it to get to you. It does take time to get through customs. You should check the shipping info and rates before you go ahead and bid on an item.
2006-08-04 07:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by hilarywow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive ordered alot of stuff off of ebay and it is very trustworthy so not to worry it may take anywhere in the upwards of 6 to 8 weeks it all depends when it got out of canada dont for get it had to go through customs to.
2006-08-02 11:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by Mikey bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More details needed
2016-07-27 05:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by Jeraldine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also want to ask the same question
2016-08-23 03:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You trusted this online shopping?
It's all CRAP
2006-08-02 11:18:22 · answer #7 · answered by Krish 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋