Hi!

I'm a newbie from PJ & need some advices about my trade below:

I bought one eBay item from US -- costs around US$ 700 (incld. shipping).
On 03/08/2009 seller shipped it via USPS Priority Mail International (PMI) with extra service "insurance" (considering the $), but it would be without tracking). Shipping ref. no. CP64xxxxxx7US. According to him, it should be arrives in 6 to 10 days.

Until yesterday 14/08/2009 I have not received it yet. So I checked the USPS website, but it says "There is no record of this item".

My Q are:
1. About the USPS PMI, usually how long it takes to Malaysia? For my case it is more than 2 weeks now. Is that normal?
2. I worry it got "kena tahan kastam" because of the $$$. Until now I haven't received any call or letter from Pos Malaysia or Kastam yet. So what I should do? Should I call Pos Malaysia first?

Thank you in advance for sharing experience & answering.

Number of days in delivery usually refers to business day. In this case, the 10th day would be the coming Monday.

I now this is personal but what item u ordering in ebay?

2 weeks is normal. Should wait 7-14 working days and this exclude kastam processing which normally take 2-3 working days and pos Malaysia delivery time. If USPS Priority Mail International with insurance should be like registered post right? The processing should be faster if EMS.

It is just an used watch.

This post has been edited by doli_pargorsi: Aug 18 2009, 11:25 PM

hi there,

USPS priority international DOES NOT provide tracking. as far as i knew, only USPS express mail provides tracking for their stuff the number u get must be the customs reference number.

Parcel from US takes time (if you are not using the express method), around 14-21 days normally.

Sometime even more than 30 days when it is stuck at the Customs

Hi,

USPS Priority Mail do provide tracking number and you can check it at their website. normally items can reach here around 10 -14 days. you can also call the Pos Malaysia in KLIA and check whether u parcel has arrives.

USPS Priority Mail don't provide tracking no. unless the sender pay more for this additional service.

It is included in case of USPS Express Mail.

Correct me if I'm wrong. I got this info from my friend in US.

Yes, gizmo_pony. Your comment is the same as what my US seller said. He says prefer insure it than tracking.


BTW, thanks you all guys for the comments.


I wonder why my previous trades from Germany using Deutsche Post & cheaper shipmpent, just took only 7 & 11 days.

This post has been edited by doli_pargorsi: Aug 18 2009, 11:39 PM

i guess depends on the courier company. maybe they ship less stuff to malaysia.

i find UPS and royal mail from UK very reliable and fast.
i've shipped stuff from UK twice. and both reach to my house within 3 days.

What shipping method you using? First Class International, Priority International or Express International?Item which cost RM500 and above including shipping will likely get held with customs but if you do not received any letter from customs yet then that means your stuff haven't arrived yet in Malaysia.

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Added on August 19, 2009, 5:03 pmYup...you are correct there bro. One can insist on tracking for USPS Priority Mail but at an additional cost...same as insurance. The CP64xxxxxx7US is in fact not tracking but the declaration form used for shipping the item.

This post has been edited by svage98: Aug 19 2009, 05:03 PM

Good news, I received the goods today.

Found that it had been held at Malaysia Custom since 12/08/2009 until 18/08/2008.

Custom had opened the packing, but luckily nothing missing. They released it without any problem nor duty.

Yes, now I know the C64xxxxxx7US is the US custom reference number (I think the US seller forgot to mention it too).

Case is resolved now. I hope my experience will be useful for other forum members.

Hi there, I'm also facing the same experience and hope that someone here can advice.

I bought an item of ebay and shipper sent it thru USPS priority international mail.
I have a number though not sure its its tracking or customs - CQ33 530X XXXU S

I did go to the USPS site to checked and it tells me this

Detailed Results:

International Dispatch, September 28, 2009, 6:41 am, ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)
Arrival
Acceptance, September 26, 2009, 10:19 am, FRESNO, TX 77545
Electronic Shipping Info Received, September 26, 2009


does this means that its a tracking number?

can I conclude
that the item left the US port on 28 Sept. ?
arrive by now and with customs?
how long before it reaches me or customs to contact me?

Tried checking with POS. no luck!

hi dear, i just got my parcel from usa thru priority mail, well the item was sent on 17 september and i get it today on 1st of october. so it not necessary take 6-10 days, could be more cuz it kena tahan at malaysia custom.

and priority mail do provide tracking number my dear, in fact, once the seller send the product, the priority mail service will email u to verify your address and stuff, together with your item location, they will update u where your item is at the moment, very efficient and it made me feel secure.

Priority international does not include tracking or insurance. You're seller must have included the tracking (meaning he purchase tracking without charging you additional cost). Both tracking and insurance can be purchase for priority international shipping at an additional price. Normally US seller will just quote without tracking & insurance. Because if you purchase them both the price will be about the same as shipping via express mail.

If item got held by customs...you will get a letter within 3-4 days of item held. Letter is sent via poslaju.

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Added on October 1, 2009, 10:34 pmPriority international mail can take up to 2 weeks to reach here...in some cases 3 weeks. Did your seller said the shipping include tracking or not? If you are not sure better ask. If your seller did include tracking in the shipping then you view the tracking at UPSP website. You can also track the item at pos malaysia website as soon it reach Malaysia. If you see nothing there then it haven't reach yet. For me I give it about 2 weeks the most and then usually I can view the delivery status at pos malaysia website.



This post has been edited by svage98: Oct 1 2009, 10:34 PM

I'm waiting for an item to come from US using USPS as well.

Just wondering if the person gave me the tracking number or the receipt reference number cos it's so damn long.

I specifically asked that there be tracking number and insured.(Probably First Class Priority Mail with insurance?)

1USPSRxxYxxxxxxxxxxxx

the 'x' being numbers.

It's been 2 weeks since it was sent out(6 oct), and the person has not replied my emails regarding the tracking number. But it's through paypal so I'm not worried, yet.

Anyway, what is Priority Mail referred as here?

This post has been edited by DeinanCF: Oct 20 2009, 10:25 AM

Usually the tracking number is 13 characters.

you may get the info from:
http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfi...trackandconfirm

Is considered as parcel mail...which usually can be checked at e-parcel tracking system in pos malaysia website. However...it will only appear if it has entered Malaysia (meaning check in with customs).

Express mail is poslaju so you can check at poslaju tracking

Hi svage98!

Good to hear that, but I don't know about it ... interested. Could you explain more? By example maybe ...

I have been waiting for a small parcel from Victoria, AU. It was sent on 05/10/09 via Australia Post-AIRMAIL (insured). The seller gave me the Custom article (form CP74 number). I have checked the reference no. in AU Post & also POS Malaysia web, but no result.
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never mind. [last week I called them to check my parcel] This morning 02/11/09 I received call from Pos Malaysia today to collect my parcel.

This post has been edited by doli_pargorsi: Nov 3 2009, 12:07 AM