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Old 04-08-2020, 12:02 PM
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Stop making me jealous,Peter.
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Sorry Ron, DHL delivered my Lunt blocking filter this morning. Bit less than 7 days and no less than 26 tracking advices were received in that time! As noted because it was an expensive item I paid an extra USD$54 (about AUD$75) to use DHL.
Best for your delivery asap!

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Old 04-08-2020, 12:30 PM
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Just got word that my parcel has come by UPS "Not" USPS and has been cleared through customs in Sydney by UPS at no extra charge.
It will be posted to me once they receive my funds.
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Old 04-08-2020, 12:56 PM
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I had a pair of USB cables from taiwan (bought off ebay) and the border security opened it as well.




On other hand-anyone ordering from TS optics? So I want to try buying some things but recently I noticed they only charge USPS which is exorbitant-I don't need to pay 20kg box for 2kg worth of items. Is this normal?
Have a look at astroshop.eu. I bought a TSAPO72F6 from them for the sole reason that they offer DHL which is half of what TS is charging. If you want to keep the cost below AUD1K, shipping charges need to be considered.

Ordered: July 24th
Shipped: July 31st
Received: Aug 4th
3 business days, that's insane!!
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Old 07-08-2020, 09:56 AM
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still awaiting USPS - the question is will it make it in under a month! ... never ever again USPS or a company that uses them... I also ordered something else from TS in germany which arrived in under a week. while expensive, you can't argue with the service.


August 4, 2020, 10:57 pm
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Your item departed a transfer airport in PERTH, AUSTRALIA on August 4, 2020 at 10:57 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
August 2, 2020, 2:24 pm
Departed
HONG KONG
July 31, 2020, 3:44 pm
Arrived
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
July 23, 2020, 1:36 pm
Processed Through Regional Facility
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 18, 2020, 12:47 pm
Processed Through Regional Facility
MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 17, 2020
In Transit to Next Facility
July 15, 2020, 2:59 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 15, 2020, 2:59 pm
Arrived at Regional Facility
MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 15, 2020, 1:44 pm
Accepted at USPS Origin Facility
MIAMI, FL 33157
July 14, 2020, 2:08 pm
Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item
MIAMI, FL 33157
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Old 07-08-2020, 11:34 AM
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still awaiting USPS - the question is will it make it in under a month! ... never ever again USPS or a company that uses them... I also ordered something else from TS in germany which arrived in under a week. while expensive, you can't argue with the service.


August 4, 2020, 10:57 pm
Departed
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Your item departed a transfer airport in PERTH, AUSTRALIA on August 4, 2020 at 10:57 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
August 2, 2020, 2:24 pm
Departed
HONG KONG
July 31, 2020, 3:44 pm
Arrived
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
July 23, 2020, 1:36 pm
Processed Through Regional Facility
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 18, 2020, 12:47 pm
Processed Through Regional Facility
MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 17, 2020
In Transit to Next Facility
July 15, 2020, 2:59 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 15, 2020, 2:59 pm
Arrived at Regional Facility
MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 15, 2020, 1:44 pm
Accepted at USPS Origin Facility
MIAMI, FL 33157
July 14, 2020, 2:08 pm
Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item
MIAMI, FL 33157
Looking better than mine Even with the current postage situation I am genuinely concerned that this has gone missing already. Hopefully something updates shortly. Definitely going to stay away from USPS for a long time after this, although all plain domestic mailing services seem to be extremely slow at the moment.

July 26, 2020
In Transit to Next Facility
Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered to its final destination. It is currently in transit to the next facility.
July 22, 2020, 11:06 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
AUSTIN TX DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 22, 2020, 9:51 am
Accepted at USPS Origin Facility
CEDAR PARK, TX 78630
July 21, 2020, 1:38 pm
Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item
CEDAR PARK, TX 78630
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Old 07-08-2020, 12:45 PM
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A replacement for my missing order made on the 16th April and sent three days later via USPS, arrived yesterday Via UPS.
Posted 29th July and sent via UPS, processed through Australian customs by UPS Australia at no charge
Total time from poster to my door 8 days.
Customs and GST paid though.
There is one caveat,the USPS has been put under a No overtime ban, by the Trump
Administration,with that and Covid-19,it must be going through hell to get stuff out.
"Not being political here",just a fact.
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Old 07-08-2020, 01:25 PM
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My 2 months plus order from Singapore enters Aus 5 days ago and AusPost still has not delivered.

Apparently entering a country yet not delivered is good enough for AliExpress as they’ve marked it completed. No it is bloody not!
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Old 07-08-2020, 02:02 PM
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My 2 months plus order from Singapore enters Aus 5 days ago and AusPost still has not delivered.

Apparently entering a country yet not delivered is good enough for AliExpress as they’ve marked it completed. No it is bloody not!
Raise a dispute, I had an item not delivered and I got a refund without hassle.

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Old 07-08-2020, 02:08 PM
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Direct purchase from ZWO. ordered on the 30/7, arrived today.


One camera was on backorder!
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Old 08-08-2020, 07:27 AM
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My NB filters, purchased from Agena Astro and shipped via UPS arrived early. Scheduled delivery was on the 11th, they arrived on the 7th.
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Old 11-08-2020, 07:01 AM
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With the understanding that there are going to be some delays at the moment at which point do you consider filing a PayPal claim?

I have a number of items still in transit. Most things I have bought in the last few months have still been delivered in a reasonable time frame. One or two items have not moved for weeks (above item coming USPS is an example as it still has no further updates).
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Old 11-08-2020, 11:01 AM
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My item ex-Singapore arrived yesterday. How Auspost got it here astounds me as the thermal printed label was unreadable. Damned thing sat 2 months in Singapore before it left.
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Old 18-08-2020, 09:10 AM
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6 days order to in my hands from FLO this week via DHL. Unstoppable.
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Old 18-08-2020, 11:58 AM
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Agena Astro order placed on the 13th, arrived today. An order placed on the same day from a retailer in Sydney, package is still in NSW!!!!!!!
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Old 20-08-2020, 06:19 AM
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rustigsmed, I ordered some risers from ADM sent via UPS and the route taken was basically the same as yours. 2 months and 17 days later it finally arrived. Don't hold your breath mate, you will go red >> blue>>> and finally take your last gasp of air.
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Old 21-08-2020, 09:05 AM
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Ordered a few things from FLO on Tuesday, shipped via DHL on Wednesday. Getting delivered today
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Old 21-08-2020, 09:17 AM
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Just to add to this conversation, I ordered something in about 30km away since we can't travel more than 5km from home on Friday. It's still sitting at the shop!!!!!!


Edit: The package in NSW from my previous post is due to arrive today! We'll see.
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Old 21-08-2020, 09:38 AM
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Looking better than mine Even with the current postage situation I am genuinely concerned that this has gone missing already. Hopefully something updates shortly. Definitely going to stay away from USPS for a long time after this, although all plain domestic mailing services seem to be extremely slow at the moment.

July 26, 2020
In Transit to Next Facility
Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered to its final destination. It is currently in transit to the next facility.
July 22, 2020, 11:06 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
AUSTIN TX DISTRIBUTION CENTER
July 22, 2020, 9:51 am
Accepted at USPS Origin Facility
CEDAR PARK, TX 78630
July 21, 2020, 1:38 pm
Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item
CEDAR PARK, TX 78630
Finally turned up this week. Not as bad as I had expected to be honest. The part where the tracking does not update is the component that causes the most concern. Not sure why the postage companies choose to do that as I am sure it increases enquiries.

In other news an item ordered from FLO on the weekend is onboard for delivery today wiht DHL. That is super fast.
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Old 21-08-2020, 12:21 PM
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And my FLO order arrived that shipped two days ago! Incredible speed.
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Old 22-08-2020, 01:53 PM
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Mount from Stellarvue in California, 3 weeks by USPS to my door... not bad, given what's going on in the world & within USPS itself.
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