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6Kabrio7 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 2387 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Waiting for Greyhound to deliver two fenders for two weeks now..Unbelievable first time and last I use them _________________ 67 Convertible July 67 Yukon Yellow
67 Sedan May 67 Zenith blue |
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Saint76 Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2004 Posts: 718 Location: Western United States
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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6Kabrio7 wrote: |
Waiting for Greyhound to deliver two fenders for two weeks now..Unbelievable first time and last I use them |
You shipped them? or your waiting to pick them up?
I use greyhound ALOT..And usually when it takes that long it's cause I take long to get it to them..
Hope you get the stuff soon.. |
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6Kabrio7 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 2387 Location: California
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Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Saint76 wrote: |
6Kabrio7 wrote: |
Waiting for Greyhound to deliver two fenders for two weeks now..Unbelievable first time and last I use them |
You shipped them? or your waiting to pick them up?
I use greyhound ALOT..And usually when it takes that long it's cause I take long to get it to them..
Hope you get the stuff soon.. |
They were shipped to me from New York..I keep hearing it might be because of the weather but I don't have a good feeling about this. I'll keep you guys posted _________________ 67 Convertible July 67 Yukon Yellow
67 Sedan May 67 Zenith blue |
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Gary Person of Interest
Joined: November 01, 2002 Posts: 17069 Location: 127.0.0.1
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Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:52 am Post subject: |
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6Kabrio7 wrote: |
Saint76 wrote: |
6Kabrio7 wrote: |
Waiting for Greyhound to deliver two fenders for two weeks now..Unbelievable first time and last I use them |
You shipped them? or your waiting to pick them up?
I use greyhound ALOT..And usually when it takes that long it's cause I take long to get it to them..
Hope you get the stuff soon.. |
They were shipped to me from New York..I keep hearing it might be because of the weather but I don't have a good feeling about this. I'll keep you guys posted |
It's like I said in this thread about your predicament, either seller didn't ship them or else didn't pack and label them properly and they were lost.
I've shipped an almost complete front clip for a Karmann Ghia, 1/4 of the front section of a Karmann Ghia, a pair of Type 3 seats, a pair of Beetle doors, and various body parts all using Greyhound and never a problem. Everything must be wrapped properly and secure. I got the extra step of securing extra address labels, with the recipient's telephone number, to the parcel in the event any get torn or obliterated. Greyhound also generates a receipt for the shipper that has a tracking number. The seller should have forwarded that to you. If the seller didn't do any of the above, then chances aren't looking good for you. _________________ West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943) |
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6Kabrio7 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 2387 Location: California
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Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:33 am Post subject: |
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Gary wrote: |
6Kabrio7 wrote: |
Saint76 wrote: |
6Kabrio7 wrote: |
Waiting for Greyhound to deliver two fenders for two weeks now..Unbelievable first time and last I use them |
You shipped them? or your waiting to pick them up?
I use greyhound ALOT..And usually when it takes that long it's cause I take long to get it to them..
Hope you get the stuff soon.. |
They were shipped to me from New York..I keep hearing it might be because of the weather but I don't have a good feeling about this. I'll keep you guys posted |
It's like I said in this thread about your predicament, either seller didn't ship them or else didn't pack and label them properly and they were lost.
I've shipped an almost complete front clip for a Karmann Ghia, 1/4 of the front section of a Karmann Ghia, a pair of Type 3 seats, a pair of Beetle doors, and various body parts all using Greyhound and never a problem. Everything must be wrapped properly and secure. I got the extra step of securing extra address labels, with the recipient's telephone number, to the parcel in the event any get torn or obliterated. Greyhound also generates a receipt for the shipper that has a tracking number. The seller should have forwarded that to you. If the seller didn't do any of the above, then chances aren't looking good for you. |
He gave me the tracking number and I called GH and it is in their system and was mailed the same day he told me..January 31st. _________________ 67 Convertible July 67 Yukon Yellow
67 Sedan May 67 Zenith blue |
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Saint76 Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2004 Posts: 718 Location: Western United States
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Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah..I've shipped doors, hoods, hatches, seats, etc etc..
Never had a problem with an item arriving using greyhound..
Usually if it's late it was my fault and I shipped it late..
Or one time I had an issue where it was broken (smashed) in transit and my contact number wasn't correct..My fault.. |
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6Kabrio7 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2006 Posts: 2387 Location: California
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Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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They finally called today and I went and picked them up..Two weeks exactly. Good news but one of the fenders I received wasn't original ugh. _________________ 67 Convertible July 67 Yukon Yellow
67 Sedan May 67 Zenith blue |
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Speedsterboy Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2004 Posts: 746
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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Not sure this is the right place but please be advised, ensure you retain all proper documentation when you send parcels out. I had some dishonest scumbag make a Paypal claim on me after I sent the parcel. Paypal took the money out of my account while the case was investigated. Luckily, since losing a couple of parcels in the past, I have begun taking photos and keeping all my receipts in order to prove my honesty when something unfortunately goes wrong. I sent my photos and receipts to Paypal and thankfully they ruled in my favour. I was also informed this is common practice for some dishonest buyers who files a claim after purchasing something and gets their money back and of course, the item for free! _________________ Are you under the impression you'll live forever? All that shit you're hoarding is meaningless. You never know what's around the corner. Enjoy life now! |
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4024 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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So I had my Shoebox Digifangt reader that needed to be looked at , Jim the guy who makes them wanted it back along with its cable and my ECU and my adapter box .
He E mailed me on Saturday night and I wanted to get it in the mail for Monday so I dropped it at a Fed ex shipper on Sunday and insured it for $300.00.
By Thursday it had not shown up ,so we tracked it and see that it was listed as being delivered at 10:30 ,dropped on the porch ,y guy was home until 3 and would have noticed it or heard it being delivered . It appears that Fed ex must have dropped it at the wrong address ,but insists it was properly delivered . Well they are Judge and Jury ,touch luck insurance is only for damage . Case closed ,tough cookies .
So I am out an adapter box that has $50.00 in part and about 4 hours to build and the ECU from my Van . Jim is out a new reader and cable and I had to pay him $75.00 to re wire a new ecu so that I could use the tool he replaced .
Bottom line we all lost and Fed Ex sucks . Only ship with them if a signature is required .
They over promise and under deliver . _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread. |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17285 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:39 am Post subject: |
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The USPS has at least one Super Star employee!
A few weeks ago I was writing out the address on a small package. It was supposed to go to a guy in Corona CA. I guess I started to write the city and got as far as the "Cor" then got distracted. When I came back, I accidentally looked at the address for another item I needed to ship later. This item was to go to Corpus Christi TX.
So the address had the right guy's name, his street, but wrong city, state, and ZIP.
Never gonna get there, right? Nope, it got to the guy in California! A little late, but obviously a postal worker in TX did some crafty research.
Well done, USPS! _________________
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ricekooker Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2006 Posts: 1788 Location: Winter Park, FL
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:42 am Post subject: |
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Anyone else having issues with usps lately? I've had 2 packages with hard to replace items become "delayed". One has just been sitting in TN for over a week. No help over the phone... |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69813 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17285 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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ricekooker wrote: |
Anyone else having issues with usps lately? I've had 2 packages with hard to replace items become "delayed". One has just been sitting in TN for over a week. No help over the phone... |
I just has one samba sale take 2 wks to arrive in TX, and an ebay sale not arrived after 22 days. The guy opens a dispute, then 1hr and 14 min later, ebay refunds him my money because I failed to prove shipment. You read that right, they only gave me 74 min to respond! _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10999
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Is it just me or are shipping rates getting out of hand? I had two bus doglegs, a half floor and some jack points shipped form Wolfsburg West in Corona to San Diego ground and it was $100! Via FedEx. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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1251alex Samba Member
Joined: April 26, 2014 Posts: 4 Location: La Mirada, CA
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Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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has anybody had anything shipped to the USA from Australia?
I ordered a right hand drive conversion kit about 11 weeks ago and it still has not gotten here. I'm in california by the way. Seller said it usually takes 6-8 weeks but im starting to get worried. Seller has really good communication with me and ensures me its going to get here but like I said, im getting concerned. It was shipped by sea mail. |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17285 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 3:42 am Post subject: |
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6 weeks is a fantasy.
I find it takes 8 weeks to get stuff to the UK (closer than Aus) 9 weeks to Europe (France, Italy).
Stuff I have sent downunder is 9-11 weeks.
Incoming: Your package will enter the US at SF CA. Then US customs has their wicked way with it, sometimes playing with your parts for a week.
For more piece of mind, check the seller's feedback topic here in the Samba's feedback forum. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
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Manfred58sc Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2009 Posts: 3382
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: Lost package/Shipping company discussions |
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Heavy increase in greyhound package express fees as on Jan 1. Be prepared! _________________ Fat chick owner/operator |
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Manfred58sc Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2009 Posts: 3382
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Lost package/Shipping company discussions |
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greyhound is about $3/lb. now up to 50 lb. They still accept to 100 lbs, not sure what the price is at that level. Be careful!!! _________________ Fat chick owner/operator |
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satterley_sr Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2005 Posts: 650 Location: Belleville,MI
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Lost package/Shipping company discussions |
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Don't leave a package on the counter at the post office without getting a receipt. Bin was full so I just left a pre-paid package on the counter like I have done many time before. Customer is asking where is my package. USPS is no help because they won't even look around to see where it is and it was not put in their system. Hoping it may yet turn up but don't have a lot of hope. _________________ DDC racing |
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EverettB Administrator
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