Slow shipping? Stuck in ISC L.A

[maniac_73]

Canadian here and I'm used to it. I have one card stuck in Customs review and another stuck at the LA distribution facility. I've learned to not expect anything for a least a month coming the states.
Im actually looking at getting a PO box in Buffalo and just getting my packages from there once a month since Im only an hour from the border. Makes it easier for sellers too.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I deal with another seller out of Colorado. They also use a discount shipper. All of their shipments go to L.A. first as well, getting this same pariah-like treatment from USPS. You'd think that a shipment from Colorado to more eastern Canada (SW Ontario) might actually move in a more logically eastward fashion, but no.

Again, talk to the seller and see if they can come up with something better. For my fellow Canadians, look into NetParcel. They're a different kind of third party discount shipper, based out of the GTA. A UPS shipment with them is practically the same cost as the $15 USD the one company now charges to ship up here via the terrible method. No matter where you are in Canada, with a free account, you can print off shipments from the U.S. to Canada and vice versa. Huge savings over retail, and none of the USPS B.S. The UPS shipments take the same amount of time as if you had paid full price directly via UPS. Perhaps ask them if you can furnish your own prepaid UPS label instead. I've had luck doing this with a few auction houses, and have been very content with the results.

[irv]

Originally Posted by skelly423

Fellow Canadian, I get the same problem all the time. There's a prominent ebay seller in southern California, and reliably his packages take 6 weeks to arrive. I had one wander from Carson CA to Los Angeles, and back again, four times before it exited the loop. I don't know of any solution, but you're not alone in your frustrations.

Originally Posted by maniac_73

Canadian here and I'm used to it. I have one card stuck in Customs review and another stuck at the LA distribution facility. I've learned to not expect anything for a least a month coming the states.
Im actually looking at getting a PO box in Buffalo and just getting my packages from there once a month since Im only an hour from the border. Makes it easier for sellers too.

Thanks guys. I don't recall dealing with something like this before but I guess there is always a first time.
Technically, it has only been a bit over a couple of weeks so maybe I am just being impatient, and seeing the estimated delivery date of today, didn't help either.

Originally Posted by BillyCox3

I deal with another seller out of Colorado. They also use a discount shipper. All of their shipments go to L.A. first as well, getting this same pariah-like treatment from USPS. You'd think that a shipment from Colorado to more eastern Canada (SW Ontario) might actually move in a more logically eastward fashion, but no.

Again, talk to the seller and see if they can come up with something better. For my fellow Canadians, look into NetParcel. They're a different kind of third party discount shipper, based out of the GTA. A UPS shipment with them is practically the same cost as the $15 USD the one company now charges to ship up here via the terrible method. No matter where you are in Canada, with a free account, you can print off shipments from the U.S. to Canada and vice versa. Huge savings over retail, and none of the USPS B.S. The UPS shipments take the same amount of time as if you had paid full price directly via UPS. Perhaps ask them if you can furnish your own prepaid UPS label instead. I've had luck doing this with a few auction houses, and have been very content with the results.

Great info again, Billy.

Thanks.

[irv]

Well, despite it still reading my card is in ISC L.A., it arrived today.
Found a notice in my mailbox yesterday about picking it up today after 13:00 hundred hours.

Of course, with what usually happens when I get these PO notices, I was stung with import fees again.

2 more cards coming from the same place and they both read June 10th at ISC L.A. so more than likely the same thing will happen?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by irv

Well, despite it still reading my card is in ISC L.A., it arrived today.
Found a notice in my mailbox yesterday about picking it up today after 13:00 hundred hours.

Of course, with what usually happens when I get these PO notices, I was stung with import fees again.

2 more cards coming from the same place and they both read June 10th at ISC L.A. so more than likely the same thing will happen?

That sucks about the import fees.

Shipping has been hit or miss for a few years now with USPS. I bought a Wade Boggs bat. The seller shipped it 2 days ago. I checked tracking a few minutes ago. It took a tour of Oklahoma and this morning was sitting back in the same city it was originally shipped from. That is UPS.

[irv]

Originally Posted by bnorth

That sucks about the import fees.

Shipping has been hit or miss for a few years now with USPS. I bought a Wade Boggs bat. The seller shipped it 2 days ago. I checked tracking a few minutes ago. It took a tour of Oklahoma and this morning was sitting back in the same city it was originally shipped from. That is UPS.

Yeah, it sure does, but I knew going in that is always a possibility.
It was hit or miss before but it has become way more frequent lately to the point where it is almost every time now.

Received a recent email from eBay, which I'm sure all CDN collectors did that use eBay, that beginning July 1st, sales tax will apply on all purchases. I'm in Ontario so that is 13%.

Collecting Canadian Sales taxes from eBay Canada-based Buyers

Dear eBay Canada Buyer,

Due to legislative changes in Canada’s tax laws, eBay will be required to charge and collect Canadian GST/HST, QST, and PST on applicable sales to Canada-based buyers, effective July 1, 2022. Please note that these changes will affect most e-commerce companies that operate in Canada.

Starting on July 1, 2022, for all sales of tangible goods sold within Canada, eBay will be collecting the Canadian sales taxes (GST/HST/QST/ PST) from Canada-based buyers on behalf of Canada-based sellers (irrespective of their tax registration status) and remitting the tax to the appropriate tax authorities. eBay will also be responsible for collection of the Canadian sales taxes on supplies to Canada-based buyers of digitally downloaded goods, including sales from non-Canadian sellers.

To ensure that the correct amount of tax is applied on your eBay purchases, please confirm that your account information is up to date. Upon the launch of this sales tax implementation, eBay won’t be able to support and accept exemptions for buyers who qualify for the First Nations or resale exemptions. First Nations buyers can apply for a rebate to the CRA on exempt purchases. For provincial exemptions, buyers can go to the respective tax authority for a refund.

[vthobby]

No lie! 2 cards I shipped on Ebay to a buyer in CA are still "lost" in Los Angeles post office! "Out for delivery". I filed a claim with Ebay since I paid for insurance. I'll give you 1 guess if you think i've been reimbursed! lol

I'll never buy insurance again! Worthless.

Post office tells me they are looking into it!

lmao