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Crazy shipping stories, part 32-b.

StorkStork Posts: 5,206 ✭✭✭✭✭
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So, I wanted the 2022 JNDA and contacted someone I purchase from regularly in Japan. Between tax collection (he lives in Japan) and shipping issues he has halted eBay sales, but sent me a couple 2022s he had left with the idea he would invoice me on arrival.

Well, the post mark is 12/24/2021. The package arrived TODAY. I am suddenly better understanding why a few of the Japanese auction houses are not using Japan Post, and why my smaller lot wins are getting such huge shipping charges for using UPS or FedEx. Okay, I understood, but now I REALLY understand.

I don't think I've ever had anything take that long and actually show up, other than a registered mail package that had a well documented 4 month delay--not lost, just didn't move, but that is another tale.

So now I have two 2022 JNDAs, in case someone is looking.

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  • carabonnaircarabonnair Posts: 1,423 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I recently ordered a piece of jewellery from Japan - and it came via DHL in about a week.

    Gawain

    Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
  • StorkStork Posts: 5,206 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @carabonnair said:
    I recently ordered a piece of jewellery from Japan - and it came via DHL in about a week.

    Definitely okay with the commercial carriers, last couple actually came UPS. It was just pricey if all I won was a smaller lot that came earlier in the auction but lost 'the big one'.

    I still can't get over the fact this package actually showed. In fact I need to go pay for it now!

  • RandomsRandoms Posts: 162 ✭✭✭

    DHL from Japan is pretty quick. You pay for the speed though.

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