I was responding to the transit time between USA and Malaysia. I've used both Priority and Express, not much difference.

For example, one of my Priority Item tracking:


compared with my Express item:


Both takes four days to arrive in Malaysia.

In Paul's case, I believe the item is still in transit to the final destination before International Dispatch and might be slower because it's in the "Letter" class? Not sure though. Mine are both parcels. And since it's near Christmas time, I expect many people would be sending Xmas cards so that might cause some delay too.

msdevious, thanks a lot for showing me the previous delivery detail you have with USPS i must say it is very useful for those who are seeking for references. After your last post regarding the transit i have the same feeling it is still in the US so i emailed the seller to check but he claimed that the items has been dispatched and out of US since 1st Dec.

He further explained that Everything seems to be delayed because of the christmas season but i should be seeing it pretty soon. Normally when the package leaves foreign customs is the next time that it is scanned and it normally takes about 6-10 days in foreign customs.

I don't trust him!

2 week is the standard time for delivery

Detailed Results:

Delivered Abroad, December 08, 2010, 1:54 pm, MALAYSIA
Attempted Delivery Abroad, December 07, 2010, 9:38 am, MALAYSIA
Out of Foreign Customs, December 04, 2010, 10:29 am, MALAYSIA
Into Foreign Customs, December 04, 2010, 9:43 am, MALAYSIA
Arrived Abroad, December 04, 2010, 9:42 am, MALAYSIA
International Dispatch, November 28, 2010, 11:13 am, ISC SAN FRANCISCO (USPS)
Arrival
Electronic Shipping Info Received, November 24, 2010
Acceptance, November 24, 2010, 3:34 pm, DONALD, OR 97020


just want 2 share

The official website state Express Mail takes 3-5 days while Priority Mail takes 6-10 days...both not the same http://www.usps.com/international/sendpackages.htm

Nice bakrul, you got your shipment in exactly 10 days, today is the 10th days for mine and i see nothing even in the tracking i don't see the international dispatch status. I think the seller conned me!

My USPS update stopped on 1st Dec till now, were yours updated frequently during the transit? i mean do you get new status every times it got to a different location or was it being updated at once after u received ur shipment?

This post has been edited by paull98: Dec 10 2010, 02:00 PM

I lost 5 parcels, bought from ebay (all in aug-sept). they give tracking no but once out from us cannot trace it anymore. 2 seller refund but the rest its ok.. they r not mine

I read somewhere there are few cases of stolen parcel in klia.. now i stop from spending overseas..

bad bad bad news for me..

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Added on December 17, 2010, 10:59 pm3 weeks by now and my tracking status stay unchanged, out of US but no where to be seen. Even my snail mail without register from HK has arrived which i bought at the same time, guess USPS priority international wasn't that reliable after all. Maybe it is the seller who conned me..

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Added on December 26, 2010, 12:28 pmMerry Xmas everyone! Guess i lost my Xmas present this time, my parcel is still no where to be seen and USPS got it sent out on 01 Dec so i assume it is lost.

Anybody experience a lost parcel or letter from USPS? Mine is USPS priority mail international.

This post has been edited by paull98: Dec 26 2010, 12:28 PM

Just to let everybody know, i ordered my stuff from US on 22-Dec10. It was shipped on 23-Dec and arrived in Customs on 26Dec.
It was cleared on 28-Dec AM and i received the parcel on 28-Dec PM. Luckily no taxes since my stuff was ard RM600.

However, my order shipment was through Express International mail (Based on the website international shipping)
So, it is quite efficient and timely manner.

Just be patient ....

Glad that you received your Xmas present in such a short period, did you receive your package through Pos Laju service instead of Pos Msia? If you don't mind would you pm me your tracking number so i can find out what service it uses when it arrive Msia because all the Tracking starting with L is handle by Pos Msia whereby starting with C and E are handle by Pos Laju.

My parcel was delivered via Pos Laju cos mine was Express Mail Shipment.
Correction on the tracking ... out from custom 28-Dec AM and received in the same day, 5hrs later.

See the initial infront .. which stated "EC"




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Hi,

Just to share my experienced when you are buying stuffs from US and shipping using USPS

1) When the shipping label given (so call 'tracking #') begin with the letters 'LC'/'LJ', you can only track them until port of departure in US. (use USPS tracking on-line web)

2) When the shipping label given (so call 'tracking #') begin with the letters 'CP'/'CQ', you can only track them until to you door step. Once the item
arrived in Malaysia, you need to use 'Pos laju' tracking at the website or if your item was held by the custom, they will inform you ( no experience before) or you can call pos malaysia.

Therefore, if you want to track your stuff on-line up to door step, please advise your seller to provide tracking # with starting letter "C" NOT letter "L". Better pay for the tracking #
starts with letter "C".

OR

You can use trusted group 'spree' buying from US that provided from member in the forum.

Please advise if I'm wrong on the above information.

Thanks

Hey there,

Just want to ask if I am planning to buy Iphone 3gs lcd replacement part from US, will it get taxes?? Which mail shall I use?
The item is just $23.

Too expensive to buy here, almost double the price.

Hi,
i purchase a phone from ebay US and below is the shipping detail.i tried to call klia custom and klia post office, all given the same answer unable to check the item location. refer to the seller, USPS replied item have been arrived in Malaysia. any idea who should i refer to?any contact number?Appreciate your help.


Label/Receipt Number: LJ60 3869 874U S
Service(s): International Letter
Status: Processed through Sort Facility

Your item was processed through and left our CHICAGO, IL 60688 facility on October 09, 2010. The item is currently in transit to the destination. No further information is available for this item.

Hey, just wondering if this means my package is stuck in customs?

Into Foreign Customs, January 06, 2011, 8:33 pm, MALAYSIA
Out of Foreign Customs, January 06, 2011, 6:54 pm, MALAYSIA
Into Foreign Customs, January 06, 2011, 4:22 pm, MALAYSIA
Arrived Abroad, January 06, 2011, 4:21 pm, MALAYSIA

Wondering how come "Into Foreign Customs" popped again after "Out of Foreign Customs"...

Really hoped to get my package by the weekend... SIGH...

wat this means? will pos laju send me a letter inform me to collect the parcel if im not at home on the time of delivery.

Detailed Results:

Attempted Delivery Abroad, January 10, 2011, 11:14 am, MALAYSIA
Out of Foreign Customs, January 10, 2011, 10:34 am, MALAYSIA
Into Foreign Customs, January 06, 2011, 4:12 pm, MALAYSIA
Arrived Abroad, January 06, 2011, 4:11 pm, MALAYSIA
International Dispatch, December 24, 2010, 10:03 am, FOREIGN CENTERJERSEY CITY NJ 099
Arrival
Electronic Shipping Info Received, December 23, 2010

btw i bought similar items from germany with DHL

05.01.11 11:24 Hours DE The instruction data for this shipment have been provided by the sender to DHL electronically
05.01.11 13:28 Hours -- The shipment has been picked up
05.01.11 18:16 Hours Bielefeld, DE The international shipment has been processed in the parcel center of origin
06.01.11 05:50 Hours Saulheim, DE The international shipment has been processed in the export parcel center
07.01.11 12:28 Hours IPZ-Ffm, DE The shipment is being transported to the destination country
11.01.11 09:28 Hours MY The shipment has arrived in the destination country
11.01.11 09:29 Hours MY The shipment has been delivered to customs in the destination countr

USPS really suck compare to DHL. worse is partner with pos malaysia.

This post has been edited by georgelimsk: Jan 11 2011, 04:57 PM

Yes, they will leave a card/letter for u to go to collect the parcel at pos office or u can call them to re-attempt the next day.

hm...im in kl now...i called home...my mom said apa pun tarak...=(

maybe they didn't attempt or tomorrow only receive th eletter.. but to be sure better call them to ask

i have received my stuff...just happened that my mom was opening the gate they were there...=)