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b92
05-05-2011, 01:40 PM
anyone know who ships the package out once USPS ships? does canada post ship or is usps the one to ship it to my door step? thx
Harvey Specter
05-05-2011, 01:42 PM
It's shipped USPS and delivered by Canadapost. You can track most USPS tracking #'s on the Canadapost site once your item has arrived in Canada.
hypediss
05-05-2011, 01:42 PM
Canada Post ships it to your door once it crosses the border

i also suggest you to edit what you wrote - that was a bit painful to read.
kyoshiro
05-05-2011, 01:47 PM
USPS First Class = Untrackable
USPS Priority International = Trackable

After it passes Canadian borders, USPS's site no longer tracks it properly and you'll have to use the Canadapost one (which works from the time it starts heading to Canada)
guesswho
05-05-2011, 02:18 PM
USPS First Class provides you with a tracking number...but it doesn't update because its untrackable
TheKingdom2000
05-05-2011, 02:41 PM
Chances are it was shipped USPS First Class as that's the most economical option. So you will not get tracking with it.
- kT
05-05-2011, 02:41 PM
what i do is just keep updated with both. basically any international shipping company (EMS, USPS) can be tracked via canada post

that's assuming you were even given a tracking number
alex.w *//
05-05-2011, 07:05 PM
mine says

Class: Priority Mail International Parcels
Service(s): International Parcels
Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received


for about 2-3 days now..i dont think it updates
kyoshiro
05-05-2011, 08:04 PM
mine says

Class: Priority Mail International Parcels
Service(s): International Parcels
Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received


for about 2-3 days now..i dont think it updates

it does, its just that your shipper havent given the package to the post office yet. They can get labels printed before hand.
parm104
05-05-2011, 08:37 PM
I have a feeling that seller is using the most economical method. From my knowledge, all packages are trackable but only to a certain extent. This method tracks when the package is submitted for a waybill and when it has arrived to your house. That's it.

Also, you may want to look into getting an account with Hagens or some other carrier b/c it will reduce delays big time. A package that will take 1 week to arrive at your house may arrive at Hagen's in 3 days.
- kT
05-05-2011, 10:25 PM
^ what he said. the first few sentences anyway

i've had a bunch of packages like that too. was given a tracking number, and the only update was "electronic shipping info received"

even after i received the package, 2 days went by with no updates still. not sure why that was but yeah. kinda weird. don't count on any updates
InvisibleSoul
05-05-2011, 10:57 PM
There's a difference between "Delivery Confirmation" and "Tracking".

Depending on the USPS option used, you might only have a tracking number that provides "Delivery Confirmation". You won't get updates as to where the package is, only if it's been successfully delivered.
Jegz
05-05-2011, 11:12 PM
Using USPS, wow long does it usually take for an item to get to Canada from the states?....say from california? Because I ordered something and its been two weeks :(. I ordered stuff before and its waaay shorter but that was with Fedex or UPS.
6insomnia9
05-05-2011, 11:34 PM
It shouldn't take that long , i bought something last week and it came today.

Shipped on 29th and got it on the 5th.

I don't know why yours taking so long.
Jegz
05-06-2011, 12:26 AM
Yeah this is bs. And it doesnt even track.
parm104
05-06-2011, 12:38 AM
It's not abnormal for a package to take up to 2 weeks when it is being shipped from the States using USPS.

Especially given that this last month had a couple holidays near the end of the month. Keep in mind the ETA would be anywhere between 7-14 business days depending on the location of the package and that is only business days (Mon-Fri.) This does not account for any delays at customs.
Mr.Money
05-06-2011, 12:56 AM
since were on the topic of shipping..


should i be receiving my package soon?,i got a call,i paid the taxes and now it shows this.
http://i56.tinypic.com/25fiq6s.jpg
i also use a po box btw :/ i've being stressing it
parm104
05-06-2011, 01:12 AM
since were on the topic of shipping..


should i be receiving my package soon?,i got a call,i paid the taxes and now it shows this.
http://i56.tinypic.com/25fiq6s.jpg
i also use a po box btw :/ i've being stressing it

I'm sure you will get your package today. You're not getting a package from Logitech by any chance, are you?
Mr.Money
05-06-2011, 01:35 AM
Nope....From Europe.


thanks for asking & u say they do deliver to po boxes?...cuz thats all i have :( and i hope all is well.
kyoshiro
05-06-2011, 01:36 AM
It's not abnormal for a package to take up to 2 weeks when it is being shipped from the States using USPS.

Especially given that this last month had a couple holidays near the end of the month. Keep in mind the ETA would be anywhere between 7-14 business days depending on the location of the package and that is only business days (Mon-Fri.) This does not account for any delays at customs.

i've had packages from US go up to 3 weeks with First Class
but yeah priority is usually 2 weeks but customs hold up may take longer
Nlkko
05-06-2011, 10:09 AM
Canada Custom is a little bitch so even 4 weeks for international/US shipment aren't too unreasonable.

"Int'l shipment release" means it passed custom, could be 1,2 days or even more before it's "Out for Delivery".
- kT
05-06-2011, 10:33 AM
since were on the topic of shipping..


should i be receiving my package soon?,i got a call,i paid the taxes and now it shows this.
http://i56.tinypic.com/25fiq6s.jpg
i also use a po box btw :/ i've being stressing it

depends on who's shipping it. should be arriving today (hopefully it is, otherwise you'll have to wait til monday)

has it updated at all? keep in mind it usually has to be sorted at the warehouse before it can be sent out for delivery. so if it still says that it's only cleared, you'll probably have to wait until monday
shenmecar
05-06-2011, 11:10 AM
if its only cleared customs, canadapost will usually deliver it the next business day.
Mr.Money
05-06-2011, 11:24 AM
depends on who's shipping it. should be arriving today (hopefully it is, otherwise you'll have to wait til monday)

has it updated at all? keep in mind it usually has to be sorted at the warehouse before it can be sent out for delivery. so if it still says that it's only cleared, you'll probably have to wait until monday

May 6, 2011 9:11 AM At local FedEx facility

should be here tomorrow?...it's still about 200 km away from me
- kT
05-06-2011, 11:43 AM
tomorrow? no there is no tomorrow, it's a saturday!

unless you opted and paid for saturday shipping, if you don't receive it today, you'll be waiting until next week
parm104
05-06-2011, 01:29 PM
May 6, 2011 9:11 AM At local FedEx facility

should be here tomorrow?...it's still about 200 km away from me

I'm having a hard time following here...Your last update showed that it was in Richmond, B.C. Now it says it's at the local Fedex Depot yet you're saying it's 200KM away from you?? None of this adds up. Your package is here (probably about 15-20 minutes away from where you live.) It's just a matter of getting a truck driver to deliver to your house now.

And as mentioned earlier, if it doesn't make today' shipment, then you will receive it on Monday.

On a side note, my Canucks hoody arrived in the mail today! Ordered it 2 days ago, shipped from Ontario yesterday, arrived this morning lol. Yay for Canadian shopping.