Omega-TI Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I recently purchased an item for my Classic Computer. It only took two days from the time I ordered it, to leave Poland, fly across the Atlantic ocean, and arrive in New York. But now it's now been sitting in Customs for another two days... sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Can't always avoid it, but it's why I try to purchase domestically when at all possible. In this case, I don't think Lotharek has a U.S. distributor. Gotta get lucky and find someone who happens to be selling something of his, which is how I ended up getting my basic HxC unit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeslife Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 in the same boat.. waiting on my MIST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I'm the opposite, I get packages delivered and I think "I have no idea what this is". It's like Christmas every day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 It's the 14th and I'm still waiting... ...it's been sitting in customs TWICE AS LONG as it took to come half-way around the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 ^ Good old fashioned beuracracy for ya. Be glad you're not a vet waiting to get treatment at the VA. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 ^ Good old fashioned beuracracy for ya. Be glad you're not a vet waiting to get treatment at the VA. Yep, THIS is indeed a prime example between the efficiency of the private sector and the lethargy of government. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Woo Hoo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Just wait (like you have a choice - ha!), it'll get "lost" in the mail next. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 ...it'll get "lost" in the mail next. OH, that hurts! BITE YOUR TONGUE! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Yep, THIS is indeed a prime example between the efficiency of the private sector and the lethargy of government.LOL what? Hell I just got something from the Ukraine and it only took a week to get here. I don't exactly trust FedEx or UPS considering they overcharge out the nose and have a habit of playing football with people's packages. But anyway, you've also got to consider the sheer number of packages that come into customs every single day. Honestly it's not that unreasonable for it to be held up for a couple days once you realize that fact. Edited August 16, 2014 by ApolloBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 But anyway, you've also got to consider the sheer number of packages that come into customs every single day. Honestly it's not that unreasonable for it to be held up for a couple days once you realize that fact. You're right of course, but now that it's really close, (probably be here tomorrow), this and next week are busy ones, I'll not have as much time to play as I had this last week, so it might just sit for a week or two before I can install it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I've never had issues with customs but the department of agriculture contacted me about some apricot seeds I bought off of ebay a couple years ago. UPS just sent a package of mine to Casper, WY just for the hell of it. I understood the mistake when a sorter sent a package meant for Nebraska (NE) to Nevada (NV), but Wyoming (WY)? Delivery has been rescheduled for tomorrow. Only 4 days late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 It arrived! If you want to take a look at my new toy, CLICK HERE! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeslife Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 My MIST arrived yesterday too! Must have been the same shipment from Poland. haha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I recently purchased an item for my Classic Computer. It only took two days from the time I ordered it, to leave Poland, fly across the Atlantic ocean, and arrive in New York. But now it's now been sitting in Customs for another two days... sigh. That has to be the fastest thing that has moved through Poland since the Whermact back in 39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 It arrived! If you want to take a look at my new toy, CLICK HERE! WOW!!! Their parts are made in China TOO..... MarkO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 I still like my HDX better, but this will give me some extra flexibility. I am bummed out about one thing though, the face plate they gave me with the unit is not wide enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It's the 14th and I'm still waiting... ...it's been sitting in customs TWICE AS LONG as it took to come half-way around the world. What? You mean you don't like the government bureaucracy? *SHOCK* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 I finally got around to doing a blog entry on it << HERE >>. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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