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loves · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by irishlass1029

My bag shipped today! Estimated arrival date Wednesday!

ooh!!! congrats in advance! what bag i wonder?

lil_fashionista · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Happy Independence Day to all my American Friends!

ouija board · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:55 AM

XX, Calicocat, thanks, I figured that was what I'd end up doing, plus DH just woke up and announced that he just couldn't do a July 4th without burgers. I told him he is in agreement with my purse peeps! For once.

Mindi B · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Happy Fourth to the Americans among us, and Happy Saturday to everyone else! No roofing today, of course, and we are SOOOO enjoying the quiet. Funny/sad how you take things for granted--like relative silence--until they are taken away, even temporarily. Sending many reassuring hugs to those dogs like Brooke who are frightened by fireworks. Heck, sending hugs to those people who are frightened by fireworks! Have a wonderful day, everybody, and don't eat the warm potato salad.

irishlass1029 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by ouija board

Okay, ladies, I'm having people over to grill out, and I am doing shrimp skewers and hot dogs, plus potato salad and a few dips. Do you think I need to add hamburgers? DH seems to think so, but my burgers always end up shriveled like hockey pucks, so I didn't plan for them. Plus I've got enough hot dogs to feed a small army (they were on sale, I couldn't help it!). Any thoughts?

Well, what time should I be there??? LOL!

I'm with DH - do you know what's in hot dogs???? You couldn't pay me enough to eat one. HAMBURGERS!

Mindi B · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Now, now, IL, it IS possible to buy hot dogs with edible ingredients. . . I buy kosher hot dogs (beef) and feel pretty secure that they won't kill me. . . . And how do we know what's mixed in with that ground beef patty, anyhow?

How's your head today?

irishlass1029 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:07 AM

So...I have a question.

Yesterday I received a bill from DHL for customs fees for around $52. I am so confused! Singapore. I know I am losing it, but do any of YOU remember me ordering/buying anything??? And does this mean it's stuck in customs or I've already received it? Seriously I don't remember!!! Value said 1.0 to 1.3 K.

irishlass1029 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:08 AM

Head's better thanks.

And I rarely eat burgers for that reason, but now and then I will if there's nothing else.

My theory is if they weren't trying to hide something, they wouldn't feel the need to grind it all up.

ouija board · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:09 AM

IL, at this point anyone who wants to eat hot dogs is invited because I will have hot dog overload! Yeah, I know what's in them, but darned if I don't like them anyway! I do try to find the all beef ones with as few ingredients as possible.

calicocat · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:15 AM

IL, usually means you haven't received it, usually they want you to pay customs fee prior to receiving the item. Have you charged/sent/won anything lately? Or could be you ordered/bought/won something, and the seller had it sent from a Singapore drop-ship location?

Best to call DHL to find out, and have them fax you the original airway bill.. And you can always dispute it (i.e. if it's a used item, or if you didn't buy it)

Glad to hear you're feeling better!

Originally Posted by irishlass1029

So...I have a question.

Yesterday I received a bill from DHL for customs fees for around $52. I am so confused! Singapore. I know I am losing it, but do any of YOU remember me ordering/buying anything??? And does this mean it's stuck in customs or I've already received it? Seriously I don't remember!!! Value said 1.0 to 1.3 K.

irishlass1029 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:17 AM

I guess I will call them Monday. So strange - I haven't ordered anything that I can remember and the date reference is May on the statement.

irishlass1029 · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:20 AM

May!

Maybe it was the bubblegum Balenciaga??? I received that in May and it did come from Singapore. It was definitely used - does that mean I shouldn't have to pay customs? I've never had any dealings with customs before. And if it IS the balenciaga, why am I just now getting a bill?

Encore Hermes · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:27 AM

i'll be back!!

xiaoxiao · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by irishlass1029

May!

Maybe it was the bubblegum Balenciaga??? I received that in May and it did come from Singapore. It was definitely used - does that mean I shouldn't have to pay customs? I've never had any dealings with customs before. And if it IS the balenciaga, why am I just now getting a bill?

Think it does take awhile to get the bills... I'm afraid you might have to! Good thing it's not that much though!

calicocat · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:37 AM

IL, ding ding ding ding! Did you pay that amount ($1-1.3K) to get it?

I spoke too soon, I remember an instance some time ago where I was billed 'handling/customs fee' by UPS a few months after receiving the item.. It happens on occasional basis, I guess

Perhaps they received the charge from Singapore customs a bit late?

You might want to check the customs regulations - what I understand that if in the States, used items to a certain value (as declared in airway bill) wouldn't be charged customs.. However depends on countries of origin, declared value, material, manufacturing country (ie. France for Balenciaga) it might be a different story..

But when you call DHL, they will explain the charge for you, and hopefully why the bill came months after!

Hope it's resolved soon..

Originally Posted by irishlass1029

May!

Maybe it was the bubblegum Balenciaga??? I received that in May and it did come from Singapore. It was definitely used - does that mean I shouldn't have to pay customs? I've never had any dealings with customs before. And if it IS the balenciaga, why am I just now getting a bill?

Jul 4th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#107
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Jul 4th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#108
ouija board waiting for H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,185	XX, Calicocat, thanks, I figured that was what I'd end up doing, plus DH just woke up and announced that he just couldn't do a July 4th without burgers. I told him he is in agreement with my purse peeps! For once.
ouija board waiting for H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,185	__________________

Jul 4th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#109
Mindi B Mad Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: State of Denial Posts: 2,643	Happy Fourth to the Americans among us, and Happy Saturday to everyone else! No roofing today, of course, and we are SOOOO enjoying the quiet. Funny/sad how you take things for granted--like relative silence--until they are taken away, even temporarily. Sending many reassuring hugs to those dogs like Brooke who are frightened by fireworks. Heck, sending hugs to those people who are frightened by fireworks! Have a wonderful day, everybody, and don't eat the warm potato salad.
	__________________ Olive sez, "Drop the turkey and back away slowly."

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#111
Mindi B Mad Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: State of Denial Posts: 2,643	Now, now, IL, it IS possible to buy hot dogs with edible ingredients. . . I buy kosher hot dogs (beef) and feel pretty secure that they won't kill me. . . . And how do we know what's mixed in with that ground beef patty, anyhow? How's your head today?
	__________________ Olive sez, "Drop the turkey and back away slowly."

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:07 AM	#112
irishlass1029 KOFYTYME Joined: Aug 2008 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 12,151	So...I have a question. Yesterday I received a bill from DHL for customs fees for around $52. I am so confused! Singapore. I know I am losing it, but do any of YOU remember me ordering/buying anything??? And does this mean it's stuck in customs or I've already received it? Seriously I don't remember!!! Value said 1.0 to 1.3 K.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 11:08 AM	#113
irishlass1029 KOFYTYME Joined: Aug 2008 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 12,151	Head's better thanks. And I rarely eat burgers for that reason, but now and then I will if there's nothing else. My theory is if they weren't trying to hide something, they wouldn't feel the need to grind it all up.
	__________________ *sigh* Next target grail: 32 cm HAC or 35 cm Birkin - Black w/PHW - Leather Veau Box or Chevre

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#114
ouija board waiting for H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,185	IL, at this point anyone who wants to eat hot dogs is invited because I will have hot dog overload! Yeah, I know what's in them, but darned if I don't like them anyway! I do try to find the all beef ones with as few ingredients as possible.
ouija board waiting for H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,185	__________________

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#116
irishlass1029 KOFYTYME Joined: Aug 2008 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 12,151	I guess I will call them Monday. So strange - I haven't ordered anything that I can remember and the date reference is May on the statement.
	__________________ *sigh* Next target grail: 32 cm HAC or 35 cm Birkin - Black w/PHW - Leather Veau Box or Chevre

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:20 AM	#117
irishlass1029 KOFYTYME Joined: Aug 2008 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 12,151	May! Maybe it was the bubblegum Balenciaga??? I received that in May and it did come from Singapore. It was definitely used - does that mean I shouldn't have to pay customs? I've never had any dealings with customs before. And if it IS the balenciaga, why am I just now getting a bill?
	__________________ *sigh* Next target grail: 32 cm HAC or 35 cm Birkin - Black w/PHW - Leather Veau Box or Chevre

Jul 4th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#118
Encore Hermes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joined: Aug 2007 Location: La Quinta Posts: 8,758	i'll be back!!
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