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bigZ241
05-09-2008, 06:36 PM
Hi All,

Just a quick one here. I recently ordered about 150g of protein powder from over seas and I'm wondering how long it will take for it to be handed over to Canada post to be sent to me. It landed in country and was handed over to the customs on the 2nd at about 3:00pm.

I know it was a long weekend so I'm assuming things might be behind a bit. If not released by say Wednesday of next week should I stop holding my breath for it to ever come in?

Thanks in advance!
physique
05-09-2008, 06:46 PM
if it hasnt been released from customs by now, i would kiss it goodbye
bigZ241
05-09-2008, 06:48 PM
c***Sucker!

Edit: Thanks for the reply though!
nisser
05-09-2008, 10:55 PM
No reason to panic yet; it might still get through.

Here's an example of tracking info.
gsxr750
05-09-2008, 10:56 PM
That would look like it made it.
bigZ241
06-09-2008, 11:44 AM
No reason to panic yet; it might still get through.

Here's an example of tracking info.

your package was in on the 5th and out on the 7th. Mine was in on the 2nd, and not out yet (i realize it's now the weekend, mail stops) but if it's not out real soon I think I'm boned.

Thanks to all for the responses!
xxSCHiSMxx
06-09-2008, 11:59 AM
I'm a fairly avid ebayer. I never had customs open a package. Customs help packages in the past for 30 days, only to release them unopened. >< ... don't know what the deal is there. So don't give up on that pack yet.
bigZ241
06-09-2008, 12:25 PM
I'm a fairly avid ebayer. I never had customs open a package. Customs help packages in the past for 30 days, only to release them unopened. >< ... don't know what the deal is there. So don't give up on that pack yet.

Even for your over seas ebay purchases?
xxSCHiSMxx
06-09-2008, 04:53 PM
Even for your over seas ebay purchases?
Yup, even from overseas. Customs held for ~ 30 days, and then released unopened. This only happened twice maybe in yrs of ebaying. Lots of packages, never one opened by customs.

Ohh, they did take my creatine 14 - 15 yrs ago, still little sour over that. I got the seizure notice 'bout 6 months later.
bigZ241
06-09-2008, 05:35 PM
Yup, even from overseas. Customs held for ~ 30 days, and then released unopened. This only happened twice maybe in yrs of ebaying. Lots of packages, never one opened by customs.

Ohh, they did take my creatine 14 - 15 yrs ago, still little sour over that. I got the seizure notice 'bout 6 months later.

You give me great hope that things aren't totally down the shitter.

I think from all of this discussion I think next Friday will be my 'lose some hope' day and I'll take it from there. All the same, I will keep everyone posted just for the next person who ends up where I am now.

Thanks again to everyone!
bigZ241
08-09-2008, 08:07 AM
What side of Canada are you from?

Out in Ontario, but I know for a fact that my package is held up in Vancouver
bigZ241
09-09-2008, 11:25 PM
Still nothing. really feeling like I'm up shit's creek.
BolicPower
10-09-2008, 03:29 AM
Most say Vancouver= good bye , they are very tight well most customs are but hopefull you get
bigZ241
10-09-2008, 09:17 AM
Guess I'm stuck with paying through my teeth for pre-mixed gear... horay!
Big D
10-09-2008, 09:55 AM
Guess I'm stuck with paying through my teeth for pre-mixed gear... horay!

you almost sound excited ;)
bigZ241
10-09-2008, 01:26 PM
you almost sound excited ;)

LOL! oh don't you know it! why pay like $15 a vial when I can pay upwards of $50!
physique
10-09-2008, 11:08 PM
if the pack is in Van and u live in Ontario, its gone man! Seems weird it didnt go thru Ontario customs, where a ton of shit gets through.
bigZ241
11-09-2008, 10:54 AM
if the pack is in Van and u live in Ontario, its gone man! Seems weird it didn't go thru Ontario customs, where a ton of shit gets through.

It was from overseas, I'm sure it just landed on the closes side of Canada compared to where I shipped from. All the stuff coming from say the states has rarely been stopped for me, I've lost all of two vials of test in total over X many shipments. Heck, I've had a pack of T3 (a lot of T3... I mean A LOT!) opened, resealed, and still come to me, ditto for EQ.

All the same, it looks like i might get a re-ship from a UK base of the same group I bought with. Which means the other side of Canada should be checking the pack, and I am far less worried about that!

I will keep everyone posted for interests sake
Juice Freak
11-09-2008, 05:07 PM
I live outside of Vancouver and I still recieve my packs from Asia. Yes there is a greater chance just based on pure volume as east coast is a lot more populated then west but if you have a good supplier with good packaging techniques so forth you should be alright. Nice this is with my guy is it gets popped he really does resend it, lol. Just don't use your same addy or name.
bigZ241
11-09-2008, 07:58 PM
I live outside of Vancouver and I still recieve my packs from Asia. Yes there is a greater chance just based on pure volume as east coast is a lot more populated then west but if you have a good supplier with good packaging techniques so forth you should be alright. Nice this is with my guy is it gets popped he really does resend it, lol. Just don't use your same addy or name.

if all goes well i won't even be sending it to the same side of Canada!