prestigewatchco 2 Posted November 22, 2010 I got a phone call from a guy I have in the post office. Apparently the US has notified EMS that until further notice the maximum parcel size to be shipped is 400gr. Basically from what I can make out it's to do with terrorist threats It is still possible to ship heavier parcels but US customs have told at least Thaipost that they have to be checked before shipment and will be subject to delays due to heavier checking in the US I also believe this is extended to other air mail as well but will know more on Wednesday when I see the guy Now whether this means that parcels with watches will be of interest I have no idea but would guess that there is bound to be some fallout. experience tells me that when they are looking for drugs and discover cigarettes they seize them so I would assume anything that is not legal would be fair game. Under 400gr is I believe unaffected as I can make out if I hear to the contrary I will say so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted November 22, 2010 Thanks for the headsup mate, more bullshit in the name of public safety. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted November 22, 2010 Yes Col guaranteed to only to affect the innocent. The bad boys will find another way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted November 22, 2010 can't wait when EU will start similar thing ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WebWind 1 Posted November 22, 2010 I have noticed, that packages inside EU are moving slower. Maybe some similar procedures are applied. Max number of watches in one package is reduced to two to have safer delivery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted November 22, 2010 just got an call from customs. My watch is being taxed.. Good thing it is just an homage watch.. I wonder what price in on customs declaration or how the package looks like. Good thing is, they have called me straight away, so I don't need to wait another 4 days to reach me a letter. But what I hate is, when customs open package, they usually don't wrap it inside, how it was, so the watch can get damaged ! Happened to me twice ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 22, 2010 Can you claim for that? ^^^ Cheers for the headsup, Robert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted November 22, 2010 just got an call from customs. My watch is being taxed.. Good thing it is just an homage watch.. I wonder what price in on customs declaration or how the package looks like. Good thing is, they have called me straight away, so I don't need to wait another 4 days to reach me a letter. But what I hate is, when customs open package, they usually don't wrap it inside, how it was, so the watch can get damaged ! Happened to me twice ! Which shipment method did you use? Standard Airmail or EMS? I'm wondering if this would make any difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted November 22, 2010 Don't be tempted with EMS to NL they routinely get seized. Air mail is the only way that has a fighting chance ask Silverspeed and a couple of other older members they will tell you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted November 22, 2010 Avoid EMS shipping to The Netherlands like the plague....with EMS there's a much greater chance/risk of the package being seized. From what I heared from a customs officer nearly all packages from the far east send with EMS gets checked. The safest way is standard airmail....or have it shipped via a friendly member in the UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted November 22, 2010 I was aware of not using EMS in the Netherlands. I always use Standard Airmail too, and I haven't got any problems so far. But as a result of the story above, I was wondering if they are becoming more strict on Standard Airmail too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PGL 0 Posted November 22, 2010 Good to know... thanks Robert. They are making online trade harder every day it seems... Here in Spain due to the huge crisis we are in they ordered by law a few months ago to stop as many pacakges as they could in Customs so they will get taxed and we have to pay much more if we want to keep them... And if they find out that the content of the packages are fake items you can say goodbye to them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted November 22, 2010 I never used EMS to Slovakia before (really I don' know if some countries even sent EMS to Slovakia). In my country, they check only registered airmail (not normal air), because they know, if you have something what have value, you want to protect it. If the watch will came, I will make again video of unboxing, and you will see the damage or no damage done by customs. So far, checking my parcel with registered airmail was 1 from 10 is still checked. So now I should buy a rep and don't worry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 22, 2010 Ahemm..did I not postulate this in an earlier thread..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmerpilot 0 Posted November 22, 2010 I got a phone call from a guy I have in the post office. Apparently the US has notified EMS that until further notice the maximum parcel size to be shipped is 400gr. Basically from what I can make out it's to do with terrorist threats Do we know whether or not this will effect EMS shipments already in transit (my package shows in the container and received at the Thai airport on the 18th)? Thanks, SC UPDATE: My shipment arrived today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
