shipping to russia

LaDonna · Jul 13th, 2008, 09:42 AM

have any of you ever shipped to russia before? if so, how long did it take for the buyer to receive? i checked the status on usps.com and it says that it was delivered, but he said that he still hasn't received it

shoulderache · Jul 14th, 2008, 02:13 AM

I've shipped to Russia once--it was a $300 pair of Dries van Noten shorts. I sent it via EMS so that there was actual tracking and I filled out the customs paperwork both in English and Russian and put their phone number on the package. It was a super smooth transaction.

As far as yours goes with the delivery confirmation saying it was delivered and they bidder saying it wasn't--I hope you insured the package! Probably give it a few more days and have the bidder go down to the proper postal office with the customs and tracking numbers and tell them to cough up the package. Otherwise, you'll have to file for insurance if you've got it. The Russian postal workers aren't exactly paid very often, so on occasion they do walk off with packages, but I hope that yours is just forgotten on a shelf. Good luck!

jchiara · Jul 14th, 2008, 02:52 AM

USPS should have a copy of maybe a signature? Or time delivered? You could say to the buyer "I have proof" just in case you think he's throwing you a curve?
Ugh. I shipped there once, not a good experience. Shipped there again recently (not a bag) and hopefully all will go well - it's going to Kiev....so I'm holding my breath.......

LaDonna · Jul 14th, 2008, 12:07 PM

i really hope that he receives it soon. he emailed me and told me that he learned his package was next in line in customs. i used ems and i was told that it should take like 6 days. its been over that. it says that it was delivered on the 5th.

shoulderache · Jul 14th, 2008, 12:17 PM

It probably made it to the post office on the 5th, now it has to make it through customs. Depending on the post office, it could take 5 minutes or 5 weeks, it really depends on their mood. At least they told him where his package was!

Lovely4 · Jul 14th, 2008, 02:38 PM

I had a nightmare of an experience shipping to Russia, never doing that again.

and lost over $500.00 plus shipping. They do not have a tracking system like here and in other countries.

ballet_russe · Jul 14th, 2008, 05:01 PM

I lived there and my company used EMS for all mail. I don't trust Russian postal service.

jjyounger · Jul 14th, 2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LaDonna

have any of you ever shipped to russia before? if so, how long did it take for the buyer to receive? i checked the status on usps.com and it says that it was delivered, but he said that he still hasn't received it

I shipped a fur coat to Russia last winter. I shipped via Priority Mail (I have since switched to EMI for all international deliveries). The coat was delivered within 10 days of shipment, including time spent in customs. I may have just been extremely lucky, but I had no problem. I shipped a handbag to Russia this spring via EMI, and it arrived within the week. Again, no problem whatsoever.

girlfrommoscow · Jul 14th, 2008, 05:29 PM

I would only use something with a signature - would not use regular postal service FOR SURE!! EMS should be good, DHL or UPS

hwjfj2006 · Jul 15th, 2008, 02:54 AM

Once, $500 worth item via EMS, fully insured with tracking, super smooth transaction.

LaDonna · Jul 15th, 2008, 08:19 AM

he finally received it. my worries are over.

Jul 13th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#1
LaDonna Member	shipping to russia have any of you ever shipped to russia before? if so, how long did it take for the buyer to receive? i checked the status on usps.com and it says that it was delivered, but he said that he still hasn't received it

Jul 14th, 2008, 02:52 AM	#3
jchiara WHOO HOOOO!	USPS should have a copy of maybe a signature? Or time delivered? You could say to the buyer "I have proof" just in case you think he's throwing you a curve? Ugh. I shipped there once, not a good experience. Shipped there again recently (not a bag) and hopefully all will go well - it's going to Kiev....so I'm holding my breath....... __________________ be thankful for all that you have.....

Jul 14th, 2008, 02:13 AM	#2
shoulderache Member Location: Arizona	I've shipped to Russia once--it was a $300 pair of Dries van Noten shorts. I sent it via EMS so that there was actual tracking and I filled out the customs paperwork both in English and Russian and put their phone number on the package. It was a super smooth transaction. As far as yours goes with the delivery confirmation saying it was delivered and they bidder saying it wasn't--I hope you insured the package! Probably give it a few more days and have the bidder go down to the proper postal office with the customs and tracking numbers and tell them to cough up the package. Otherwise, you'll have to file for insurance if you've got it. The Russian postal workers aren't exactly paid very often, so on occasion they do walk off with packages, but I hope that yours is just forgotten on a shelf. Good luck!

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#4
LaDonna Member	i really hope that he receives it soon. he emailed me and told me that he learned his package was next in line in customs. i used ems and i was told that it should take like 6 days. its been over that. it says that it was delivered on the 5th.

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#5
shoulderache Member Location: Arizona	It probably made it to the post office on the 5th, now it has to make it through customs. Depending on the post office, it could take 5 minutes or 5 weeks, it really depends on their mood. At least they told him where his package was!

Jul 14th, 2008, 02:38 PM	#6
Lovely4 Sofa King Banned	I had a nightmare of an experience shipping to Russia, never doing that again. and lost over $500.00 plus shipping. They do not have a tracking system like here and in other countries.

Jul 14th, 2008, 05:01 PM	#7
ballet_russe Member	I lived there and my company used EMS for all mail. I don't trust Russian postal service.

Jul 14th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#9
girlfrommoscow Member	I would only use something with a signature - would not use regular postal service FOR SURE!! EMS should be good, DHL or UPS

Jul 15th, 2008, 02:54 AM	#10
hwjfj2006 Member	Once, $500 worth item via EMS, fully insured with tracking, super smooth transaction.

Jul 15th, 2008, 08:19 AM	#11
LaDonna Member	he finally received it. my worries are over.