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TCB => Trader & Shipping Support => Topic started by: Icecrystalline on May 23, 2013, 08:57:11 AM

Title: How long is too long? (No problems, just checking average postal times!)
Post by: Icecrystalline on May 23, 2013, 08:57:11 AM

Admittedly, I wasn't concerned, but now I am getting rather concerned. I did a wonderful trade with bbassel, who has been nothing short of wonderful, she received her Lemon Drop about a week and a half ago, but I'm still waiting on my trade pony. It's been nearly a month (Canada to UK) and I know they've got SUPER slow lately, but should I be contacting the PO? I'm happy to wait another few weeks, but I just feel like we both need the good advice of the TS gang, since it is beginning to look a little worrying. Also concerned about a really important parcel from another lovely member in the US, sent 9 days ago (yes, it's a little early, but I'm kinda needing some reassurance, since I am so lucky to have been able to get that pony!)
So pony people, any advice? Should I be worried? This is pretty normal I'm sure, but I just wanted to check I shouldn't be highly concerned!

Thanks!  ^.^

Title: Re: How long is too long? (No problems, just checking average postal times!)
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on May 23, 2013, 03:35:10 PM

If it was sent ExpressPost or Priority, it shouldn't have taken longer than 2 weeks.  If she sent it Small Packet Surface or Air, it can take 3-4 months.  Maybe this chart will help:

http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/personal/productsservices/send/parcels.jsf#Rates


I always always always use XpressPost and things get delivered within 9 days typically.  :)

Title: Re: How long is too long? (No problems, just checking average postal times!)
Post by: Maniah on May 23, 2013, 03:39:40 PM

I sent a package first class USA to UK on April 9th, and it only just arrived somewhere around Yesterday. She was out of town for a couple days, so she can't be 100% sure when she arrived.

Title: Re: How long is too long? (No problems, just checking average postal times!)
Post by: Icecrystalline on May 24, 2013, 01:51:24 AM

Thanks gang! :tackleglomp: I'll have to ask bbassel, I'm not too worried now though, so thank you! :nod: