Author Topic: After how long in customs should a package be considered a loss? (Read 36259 times)

diamondcut · « **on:** April 02, 2012, 04:13:11 AM »

After having a package sitting in customs for longer than a day or several, should the package be ditched?

If it ever comes should it be denied and the receiver should not acknowledge possession of the package?

Should one start worrying about any doorbells and search warrants that may be coming? At what point should one clean house?

Thank you

nitomax · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2012, 10:00:03 AM »

After having a package sitting in customs for longer than a day or several, should the package be ditched?

How would you know that it is sitting in customs?

Kervin · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2012, 12:44:04 PM »

i had once a package getting thru customs 3x and being there over a week arrived at home no problem, though if they seize it you get a letter saying it got seized

volcnnxn · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2012, 01:02:13 PM »

Quote from: nitomax on April 02, 2012, 10:00:03 AM

After having a package sitting in customs for longer than a day or several, should the package be ditched?

How would you know that it is sitting in customs?

Tracking.

diamondcut · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2012, 02:25:13 PM »

trippin balls here

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2012, 02:32:37 PM »

shit can sit in customs for a week, and the status will show it is in customs yet end up at your door. Just watch out for the black vans and helicopters when the doorbell rings.

aesthetics · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2012, 02:34:19 PM »

more than a week, 2 weeks it's probably gone and anyone delivering things would probably be suspicious. but i've heard of people getting gear after a package has sat in customs for a month, which is extremely rare and i don't know why anyone would accept that kinda package.

holidays are exceptions as packages can sit in customs forever, some times they legitimately get lost or postal workers steal them.

lyquid · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2012, 02:42:25 PM »

Had packages sit for a day to a month max. On average It's about a week sometimes to a few days. But one sat there a month guy was gonna re send but it came through....

diamondcut · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2012, 11:37:04 PM »

Quote from: lyquid on April 02, 2012, 02:42:25 PM

Had packages sit for a day to a month max. On average It's about a week sometimes to a few days. But one sat there a month guy was gonna re send but it came through....

you ever get a pack seized?

pvttucker · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:27:23 PM »

I have had one seized. Got a letter about 2 weeks after it was handed over to customs. Had it reshipped, it's been at customs for a week now... Getting discouraged

lyquid · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2012, 09:10:26 PM »

Quote from: diamondcut on April 02, 2012, 11:37:04 PM

you ever get a pack seized?

Nope lol. And I've ordered. Many many times like most do.

nitomax · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2012, 09:12:03 AM »

5 days in Customs for my package, seems like a long time... getting nervous!!!

getswole25 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2012, 11:45:14 AM »

This whole thread has no releavance if place of port isnt mentioned. Basically chicago and san fran kiss it good bye

nitomax · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2012, 11:53:04 AM »

Place of Port LA

pvttucker · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2012, 03:56:37 PM »

Quote from: pvttucker on April 03, 2012, 06:27:23 PM

I have had one seized. Got a letter about 2 weeks after it was handed over to customs. Had it reshipped, it's been at customs for a week now... Getting discouraged

This is in Chicago btw.. Ive gotten about 5 ships through successfully til now. suuuuucks

Rearden Metal · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2012, 06:14:25 PM »

Guys you need to accept that a seizure may happen anytime and it's the cost of business. Use suppliers that resend with seizure. Build a rapport so they will help you when it happens.

I've had packs in customs for over 10 days and then they arrive. Often tracking is unreliable.

nitomax · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2012, 08:05:14 PM »

I am Ok with loosing a package or having it resent.

I'm only courious of the risk involved?

How much follow up is done if they open it and find gear?

If its in custom for 2 weeks and then USPS shows up should I sign or just refuse it?

If its resent after being seized is it too risky to except more gear at same addy?

What precautions should I take for a re-ship

Sorry guy's, I know this is redundent but it's a first for me to have gear stuck in customs

randy841 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2012, 11:43:02 PM »

Happened not so long ago - soon as i saw status via the tracking number, it was a lost cause - and treat it as such. No reason to cry over spilled milk.

I got suspicious after it didn't come in the allotted time. Even without checking tracking status, i knew what was up. And not worth the risk over a few thousands dollars lost once customs black marks it. Even if they want you to pick it up, avoid it like the Bubonic plague

diamondcut · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2012, 11:56:09 PM »

thanks fellas

i know what i need to do now

nitomax · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2012, 11:40:18 AM »

If an address is flagged by Customs does that effect domestic orders coming same address from domestic sources? Lets say you ordered 3 packages, the international is stuck in customs and the othe 2 are domestic.

muscle19 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 08, 2012, 11:59:39 AM »

no cause domestic you avoid customs so no addy is checked...I wouldnt send to that same addy is you have had a pack snagged before so safety reasons, use an alternative addy

muscle19 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 08, 2012, 12:00:47 PM »

chi town is a bitch lol i have had only one get through when it goes through chi town, why is that?? they surely cant snag every pack so why does it seem they get caught more there? san fran have had only one issue but multi packs have got through there

nitomax · « **Reply #22 on:** April 08, 2012, 12:21:26 PM »

Quote from: muscle19 on April 08, 2012, 11:59:39 AM

no cause domestic you avoid customs so no addy is checked...I wouldnt send to that same addy is you have had a pack snagged before so safety reasons, use an alternative addy

So are you saying use different addy for international but still safe for domestic at same addy?

muscle19 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 08, 2012, 01:13:19 PM »

ya, if youve had a pack snagged international, dont use that addy again cause its flagged...now you can use that same addy for domestic causde youre avoiding customs, so you dont have anything to worry about

aesthetics · « **Reply #24 on:** April 08, 2012, 01:36:40 PM »

Quote from: getswole25 on April 07, 2012, 11:45:14 AM

This whole thread has no releavance if place of port isnt mentioned. Basically chicago and san fran kiss it good bye

what's special about chicago? doesn't mail go through JFK new york to get to chicago? same as most other on the east coast?