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sianii11 · Mar 5th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by rx7girliegirl

Calling on the experienced

I bought a bag off of ebay in mid February. The seller shipped the package ASAP via Royal Mail signature delivery from the UK to me in the US. When I track the package online through the United States Postal Service website it says that the package arrive Inbound International in NYC on February 18 and there has been no updates since then. I've tried calling USPS and they couldn't give me a status. They're telling me that the package doesnt get scanned at each step of the process because of the shipping method used. I'm worried that the package might get lost at customs or doesn't get released for months. This is the first time I've ever purchased something internationally and wasn't sure if this usual/unusual. Is there anything I can do to track down the package or find out what the status is? Or should I sit patiently and wait?!? And if I wait, how long should I wait before filing for a lost package?

This is correct for the postal method used - the only way for us to send internationally with full tracking would be to use a courier like Parcelforce/DHL e.t.c. These services cost a fortune - i was quoted £74 for one of my bags!

Things can get held up in customs for a long time and as far as i understand it there's not too much you can do to find out the status of an item - it will be released when it's released! There's really no rhyme or reason, some things fly through, others get delayed. At least you know it has arrived in the US but it could take up to a month to be sent out. You have 45 days from date of payment to file a Paypal dispute for INR, it is the sellers job to make sure the item is trackable and as such she should have charged more for the special service. However, do try and hold off on a dispute as long as you can, if the parcel still hasn't arrived, file a dispute just before the 45 days is up - you can always cancel it should the bag arrive a bit later. If it doesn't arrive, it will be too late for you to open a claim and you could be out your money. The seller should have insurance (hopefully for her sake) should the bag never turn up. I find it's best to keep in contact with your seller - keep her updated - but i wouldn't be too worried yet. You might want to post on the Ebay forum for further advice.

rx7girliegirl · Mar 5th, 2009, 10:49 AM

Thanks sianii!

I'll try to wait patiently for another few weeks.

I'll make sure to file a INR dispute before the 45 days. I'm just getting so antsy.

I check for updates atleat 10 times a day eventho I know updates are entered only once. I hope she gets here safely. I would be so heartbroken if she gets lost - the packaging shouldn't be too big since she's only a 'BABY'

rx7girliegirl · Mar 5th, 2009, 10:51 AM

BTW sianii, who's that guy in your signature? He's a HOTTIE! Is he from one of those Idol (American Idol?) shows? I rarely watch tv.

sianii11 · Mar 5th, 2009, 10:58 AM

It can be difficult waiting but hopefully she will arive safe and sound - i'm too impatient myself, if i have to wait longer than a couple of days i'm crawling the walls!

And yeah, he's from American Idol (far better than our X factor) and although i'm not long out of my teens, i really should be past all this swooning over tv people - but i

him!

brigitte0810 · Mar 5th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Shivadiva, I vote for the Heloise, I like the colour better, but if the LV Mahina is your holy grail, you should go for it!

bag*mad*bags · Mar 5th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by rx7girliegirl

Calling on the experienced

I bought a bag off of ebay in mid February. The seller shipped the package ASAP via Royal Mail signature delivery from the UK to me in the US. When I track the package online through the United States Postal Service website it says that the package arrive Inbound International in NYC on February 18 and there has been no updates since then. I've tried calling USPS and they couldn't give me a status. They're telling me that the package doesnt get scanned at each step of the process because of the shipping method used. I'm worried that the package might get lost at customs or doesn't get released for months. This is the first time I've ever purchased something internationally and wasn't sure if this usual/unusual. Is there anything I can do to track down the package or find out what the status is? Or should I sit patiently and wait?!? And if I wait, how long should I wait before filing for a lost package?

it sounds like it could be in customs!? they normally send a letter out telling you you have a package being held!? and you have to pay the fee to get it realesed! can you give them a call and ask them if they have it?

rx7girliegirl · Mar 5th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by bag*mad*bags

it sounds like it could be in customs!? they normally send a letter out telling you you have a package being held!? and you have to pay the fee to get it realesed! can you give them a call and ask them if they have it?

I was able to get the customs number from USPS but when I called, they said that they won't be able to provide any information regarding packages because so many come through everyday, they wouldn't be able to dig around looking for one package. They did mention that I should contact the sender and have her check with her local post to check for any updates but I doubt they'll have any info.

Someone did tell me that sometimes customs will call or send me a letter if I have to pay any fees to get it released but I haven't received anything yet. GRRR~~~

I guess I'll try to wait it out a few more days/weeks.

Shivadiva · Mar 5th, 2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by brigitte0810

Shivadiva, I vote for the Heloise, I like the colour better, but if the LV Mahina is your holy grail, you should go for it!

I

the color too, but the mahina

Rowe55 · Mar 5th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Shivadiva - how about putting them both away where you cant see them, wait until the next day, then get them both out. Which one draws your eye and makes your heart beat faster? thats the keeper

woody · Mar 5th, 2009, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Shivadiva

I

the color too, but the mahina

I vote for the mahina if you have seen it and it is in great condition. It has always caught my eye whereas, I could live without the heloise - even though yours is a beautiful colour.

woody · Mar 5th, 2009, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Kellz

I'm falling in love with the Chloe Sally Bag, but I've never spent that much money on a purse. Is spending that much money on a purse worth it?

or

?

Also, should if I were to get it would I get the traditional color like Black or one of the other colors like purple,green or red?

I always struggle with the dilemma you are facing because I am drawn to non-neutral colours but when I am having a big splurge I feel like I should invest in a colour that is more classic.

Could you stand waiting and then perhaps being able to get two when they are discounted later and using the interim time to save more money?

mona_danya · Mar 5th, 2009, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by jlg12678

Ladies, I need your opinions...I have the quilted bay in black, also in gray metallic, I am wanting another but can't decide between camel and chocolate brown. Which would you choose?

The camel is just stunning and there is a gorgeous one on ebay now!
I am a HUGE fan of the quilted bays too and have four so far! The Camel/Canelle is on its way.....

mona_danya · Mar 5th, 2009, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Shivadiva

Hello - I´m in a bag dilemma. I just bought the Heloise Hobo in coral, I really love it, but now I´ve got the opportunity to buy a gentle used LV Mahina L in black - my holy grail bag

. But I can only afford it, if i sell the Chloé Hobo

What shall I do? Keep the Chloé or buy the Mahina? (no way to have both of them)?????

Get the Mahina if its your HG bag...you will never stop wanting it until you get it!

mona_danya · Mar 5th, 2009, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by rx7girliegirl

I was able to get the customs number from USPS but when I called, they said that they won't be able to provide any information regarding packages because so many come through everyday, they wouldn't be able to dig around looking for one package. They did mention that I should contact the sender and have her check with her local post to check for any updates but I doubt they'll have any info.

Someone did tell me that sometimes customs will call or send me a letter if I have to pay any fees to get it released but I haven't received anything yet. GRRR~~~

I guess I'll try to wait it out a few more days/weeks.

Poor you, I hate the wait too.....

Be patient...give it till mid next week!

Shivadiva · Mar 6th, 2009, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by mona_danya

Get the Mahina if its your HG bag...you will never stop wanting it until you get it!

Mona - you are so right, you really know how we bag addicts feel

Mar 5th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#199
sianii11 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 1,969	It can be difficult waiting but hopefully she will arive safe and sound - i'm too impatient myself, if i have to wait longer than a couple of days i'm crawling the walls! And yeah, he's from American Idol (far better than our X factor) and although i'm not long out of my teens, i really should be past all this swooning over tv people - but i him!
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Mar 5th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#204
Rowe55 aka. Ro Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,260	Shivadiva - how about putting them both away where you cant see them, wait until the next day, then get them both out. Which one draws your eye and makes your heart beat faster? thats the keeper
	__________________ { "The Girls Next Door" gives me nausea, so my feminist credentials are intact, thank god. You, though, hand over your badge! You're out of the union. Of course, when The Black-Cloaked Feminist Hierarchy comes for the traitorous "Top Model" viewers, all hope is lost and the cause will crumble as the wind whistles over the barren landscape that once supported our ranks. } anonymous

Mar 5th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#197
rx7girliegirl :newbie: Joined: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 577	Thanks sianii! I'll try to wait patiently for another few weeks. I'll make sure to file a INR dispute before the 45 days. I'm just getting so antsy. I check for updates atleat 10 times a day eventho I know updates are entered only once. I hope she gets here safely. I would be so heartbroken if she gets lost - the packaging shouldn't be too big since she's only a 'BABY'

Mar 5th, 2009, 10:51 AM	#198
rx7girliegirl :newbie: Joined: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 577	BTW sianii, who's that guy in your signature? He's a HOTTIE! Is he from one of those Idol (American Idol?) shows? I rarely watch tv.

Mar 5th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#200
brigitte0810 Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 3,815	Shivadiva, I vote for the Heloise, I like the colour better, but if the LV Mahina is your holy grail, you should go for it!

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