Im starting to get the feeling there are delays in post from US/Canada to UK?

[CupidStrikes]

Hey everyone,

Basically, from what Im seeing and hearing...there are delays with post being sent from Canada and the US?

I have bought ponies from 2 members here from Canada as well as one from the USA all in the beginning to middle of March, as its nearly May Im starting to think they are taking a while!

I had a trade arrive not too long a go from the US only took about 2 weeks and a bit....starting to think that was fast in comparison 

Although I did have 1 thing arrive the one and only time ive been away on holiday....was waiting for me for over 18 days....now been sent back to sender...except I have no idea which one or where!
So that is another thing lol

Contacted members and I'll have to wait and see what turns up and track how long.

I guess Im just getting impatient but I know its not the sellers fault <3
I'm a bit OCD when it comes to my mail! 

Anyone know for sure if there is delays or something?
Thank you

I think something is amiss somewhere. Two weeks ago I posted two packages - One to the US, one to the Netherlands. The US one arrived on Saturday and still no sign of the Netherlands one, despite it being a heck of a lot closer! Thankfully (or not?) the recipient is a close friend and thus understanding but I just wonder what's happened =/ I sent her something the week before Christmas and it arrived in four days!

[Maniah]

I've shipped something from the USA to the UK back on the 9th, and I don't think it has arrived yet either. Yet, I sent something to Spain on the same day, and it arrived a couple days ago Hopefully the package turns up soon.

[mylittleponylover92]

I think something is amiss somewhere. Two weeks ago I posted two packages - One to the US, one to the Netherlands. The US one arrived on Saturday and still no sign of the Netherlands one, despite it being a heck of a lot closer! Thankfully (or not?) the recipient is a close friend and thus understanding but I just wonder what's happened =/ I sent her something the week before Christmas and it arrived in four days!

Oh how weird! Well Im still waiting on a package sent from Germany to UK too but that was sent early April so not as concerned about that yet! Im sorry to hear your story though!
I hope your package turns up soon! Feel free to update us! 

I've shipped something from the USA to the UK back on the 9th, and I don't think it has arrived yet either. Yet, I sent something to Spain on the same day, and it arrived a couple days ago Hopefully the package turns up soon.

Yeah, now that doesnt surprise me at the moment! 
Woah, thats amazing! Here's me thinking with all the economic crisis etc Spain has been in - it may of delayed things. Sigh....its probably customs or something our end....who knows?
Thank you I hope yours manages to arrive okay!

[Maniah]

I was wondering if any of these have showed up? I think the one I shipped has still not arrived as of this point nd it's getting close to the 45 day mark

[mylittleponylover92]

Yes thank GODNESS! Ive been so so so busy to update here though! But both the sellers know they have arrived and Ive left them feedback but they were both OVER 45 days! I think one was May 1st and the other was a couple of days behind it!
Both were sent surface so Im not that surprised! 

However, Im STILL waiting on a US package!! It was sent March 19th! Its well over like 50 days now! Im actually pretty annoyed...I paid for first class what a joke! Im actually considering saying something....should I?    I dont want to be seen as picky its just both the canadian packages were sent surface and arrived sooner, yes they were shipped earlier but one was only by 4 days earlier! So Im worried..anyone think I should contact the seller again?

Also....Im waiting on a package from Germany...that was sent 14/4 and has yet to make an appearance. Although the seller kindly notfied me that theres been postal strikes in Germany! But goodness knows how long that will be! 

Im having the worst luck with international parcels...for the moment its put me off.
Im going to wait until they arrive to make any new purchases!
What is going on with international post these days?   

I hope yours makes it Maniah! 

[Maniah]

However, Im STILL waiting on a US package!! It was sent March 19th! Its well over like 50 days now! Im actually pretty annoyed...I paid for first class what a joke! Im actually considering saying something....should I?

Unfortunately "First Class" Seems to be American for "We'll see what happens..." It is the cheapest shipping option for a reason.

Fingers crossed for your other packages! And mine too!

[Rhubarbpie]

Well, my package never arrived.  The member I bought from was really good about it and has refunded me, but *sigh* I really wanted that pony 

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Never choose first class.... it takes months...  if you're lucky.  Only things that arrive in a timely fashion for me are rather small packages.

[Icecrystalline]

This is really worrying, I'm waiting on a LOT of ponies from everywhere at the moment (Netherlands, USA X2, Singapore) but they've only just been posted so I'm not fretting, if anything, they'll arrive slap bang in the middle of exams, so I'll have something to cheer me up! Just hoping and praying they don't go missing! If they're really late, I really don't mind, it's just the turning up I'm worried about since I haven't traded properly in over a month!

I hope everyone gets their ponies soon, hopefully it won't be too much of a wait, hold in their gang!  

[mylittleponylover92]

Unfortunately "First Class" Seems to be American for "We'll see what happens..." It is the cheapest shipping option for a reason.

Fingers crossed for your other packages! And mine too!

Oh...I see 
Thats crazy! In the UK first class is the most expensive option just under recorded (tracked) airsure and international signed for!
Whats the point of first class if it isnt faster then second? Ah no logic!

I didnt really get a choice on the postage method....but now wished the seller had sent it surface or something else!

I may have to contact her...its sad cos she's offering me some really nice ponies that would complete my sets and I just cant say yes until this other one arrives

Thank you though! 

Well, my package never arrived.  The member I bought from was really good about it and has refunded me, but *sigh* I really wanted that pony 

Aw Im sorry Rhubarbpie!   
Thats good you got a refund! How long were you waiting for it to arrive before you contacted the seller about refund? Since Im questioning whether mine will turn up and may have to do the same!
I really wanted the ponies too - Ive been waiting for a proper G1 Minty (I just have a Macau in not very good condition) for too long 

Never choose first class.... it takes months...  if you're lucky.  Only things that arrive in a timely fashion for me are rather small packages.

Oh gosh. Thats actually terrible!
At least now I know and any sellers I buy from the US again I'll have to say no first class postage and explain why!! 

This is really worrying, I'm waiting on a LOT of ponies from everywhere at the moment (Netherlands, USA X2, Singapore) but they've only just been posted so I'm not fretting, if anything, they'll arrive slap bang in the middle of exams, so I'll have something to cheer me up! Just hoping and praying they don't go missing! If they're really late, I really don't mind, it's just the turning up I'm worried about since I haven't traded properly in over a month!

I hope everyone gets their ponies soon, hopefully it won't be too much of a wait, hold in their gang!  

Yeah it is rather! Yeah thats true, you've got a lot of time before you can be worried! I really hope they arrive for you and you have better luck than me!! Yeah, I wouldnt mind if mine actually turn up....but the longer it is...the less likely to me that they actually will!

Thank you...its just been like 54 days today (US package) and 28 (Germany package, the longest time its ever been due to postal strikes)....hmmmm! 

[Rhubarbpie]

Well, my package never arrived.  The member I bought from was really good about it and has refunded me, but *sigh* I really wanted that pony 

Aw Im sorry Rhubarbpie!   
Thats good you got a refund! How long were you waiting for it to arrive before you contacted the seller about refund? Since Im questioning whether mine will turn up and may have to do the same!
I really wanted the ponies too - Ive been waiting for a proper G1 Minty (I just have a Macau in not very good condition) for too long 

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After about 2 months with nothing, the seller offered me the refund, she was really good about it. 

[Maniah]

Unfortunately "First Class" Seems to be American for "We'll see what happens..." It is the cheapest shipping option for a reason.

Fingers crossed for your other packages! And mine too!

Oh...I see 
Thats crazy! In the UK first class is the most expensive option just under recorded (tracked) airsure and international signed for!
Whats the point of first class if it isnt faster then second? Ah no logic!

See, We don't have any other form of postage ranked as a class. When it comes to shipping overseas, In order of Best to Worst we have:

Expedited
Priority
First Class

And Priority is WAY more expensive than first class. Which is why people choose it.

A 1lb package from the USA to Australia, for example, has the following shipping prices:

Express: $54.35
Priority: $39.95
First Class: $16.75

So when the contents are on the cheap side, people often balk at adding $55 to the price of their $10 toy. And Express is the only option that provides tracking and insurance starts with Priority..

[mylittleponylover92]

See, We don't have any other form of postage ranked as a class. When it comes to shipping overseas, In order of Best to Worst we have:

Expedited
Priority
First Class

And Priority is WAY more expensive than first class. Which is why people choose it.

A 1lb package from the USA to Australia, for example, has the following shipping prices:

Express: $54.35
Priority: $39.95
First Class: $16.75

So when the contents are on the cheap side, people often balk at adding $55 to the price of their $10 toy. And Express is the only option that provides tracking and insurance starts with Priority..

Oh my.

Well at least I understand now!

But I can see why maybe its taking so long...

Here's me thinking that Royal Mail is expensive!

You can send like a small parcel at up to 100gs for £3.50 normal airmail!

Airsure which is tracked and suposed to be faster than normal airmail is like starting from £8.00 to the USA (since its outside europe) I sent a package as a trade to the US with this and it arrved in 2 weeks or something like that! The tracking on RM wasnt brilliant but I logged into USPS when it had arrived in the US and then it had loads of updates!

International signed for is a airmail signature on delivery and is tracked until it leaves the Uk and is from £7.50 to the US

Clearly, from your end...its ridiculously expensive and on top of that things seem to take forever!

Makes me worry as I have a US swap and I wonder who's will arrive and what method she'll send it! Either way, she'll end up spending more than me for a very slow service. Its actually I real shame must be such a pain for US members!

Thanks for clearing that up for me Maniah! Sorry I didnt understand how it works over there 

[Ringlets]

I'm sorry to hear that your Pony didnt show up Rhubarb    My pony from March never arrived either.  TBH the pony was sent as a gift and I just paid shipping... so I'll prolly just let it go this time, but I'll let the sender know it still hasnt showed up.
I have had some items shipped first class from the US more recently though - in the last couple weeks - and the ponies have arrived already with no problem. International shipping *sigh* 

[bbassel]

This is extremely worrying as I sent a pony to the UK near the beginning of May. I hope he arrives there safely and soon