gausse
Sergeant
961 Posts
    
Wisconsin
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| Is anyone else having trouble with deliveries from Canada? Wondering if its just me or what. The trades were supposed to have been sent on 1/5, 1/10 and 2/5 and none have arrived yet. The first two are trades worth $70+. Did learn that the 2/5 trade was never sent...yet.
I have been having a general run of bad luck with trades on maxminis of late. Very disappointing. Traders sending really late, lots of excuses, etc. Anybody else experiencing this?
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Tactician
Sergeant
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Richard II
Commander
3663 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 11:44 AM |
| | Most of my shipments have been pretty quick, a week or two to the US at most. My first ever package did take a month to arrive, but you're quite a bit beyond even that time frame. | |
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Sharn Inquisitor
Underboss
1623 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 11:48 AM |
| | On the WotC boards I've traded to Canada three times, twice with Kage who is also a solid trader. I've not had any problems, except that it takes 2+ weeks to arrive. No big deal, just delays across the border. | | | |
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Malin Lug
Sergeant
742 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 11:55 AM |
| One thing to be sure of when you ship something to the Great White North... be sure that everything is in all Capital Letters. If not, it is likely to take a month and boomerang back to you.
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Username
Warlord
5690 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 11:56 AM |
| | My last couple of Canadian trades have been about 2 to 3 weeks. | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 11:57 AM |
| To put it mildly, Canada Post sucks the chrome off a trailer hitch. They can take many weeks to deliver a package to an address in the States from which a package sent to Canada took a mere 3 days to arrive.
I have had little problem sening to the States (apart from the sometimes excruciatingly long delvery time) but I have had 2 different packages of D&D minis from the States go missing en route (and one was a damned Balor!). However, both were eBay purchases rather than trades and I think that perhaps the sellers were unsatisfied with the selling price and so pretended they went missing only to resell the items later. | |
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Vrecknidj
Warlord
10445 Posts
United States
| | 02/27/2006 12:03 PM |
| /Dave looks around, seeing if Sir Bozak is looking/
I haven't had any problems with trades from/to Canada, and I've done quite a few.
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Zoons
Underboss
1066 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 12:04 PM |
| | Both my trades with Canada went very well. About two weeks for delivery, maybe a couple days less. Might just be where in Canada you're sending. Different providences might take different times. | |
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gausse
Sergeant
961 Posts
Wisconsin
| | 02/27/2006 12:40 PM |
| I have made a ton of trades (well 3-4 dozen anyway) with traders in Canada in the past. It is just the last 3 or 4 months that I have started to have problems.
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gausse
Sergeant
961 Posts
Wisconsin
| | 02/27/2006 12:42 PM |
| My package to Canada got there in decent time. Under a week, its the incoming packages that have not made it.
quote:
Originally posted by Zoons
Both my trades with Canada went very well. About two weeks for delivery, maybe a couple days less. Might just be where in Canada you're sending. Different providences might take different times.
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The Great
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Ghendar
Warlord
12463 Posts
The G Spot
| | 02/27/2006 12:50 PM |
| | I'm waiting for one package. I think it's been about three weeks now. Slow, even from Canada. | |
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Toxic_Rat
Sergeant
745 Posts
Lehi, Utah, USA
| | 02/27/2006 12:57 PM |
| | Seems that Canadian trades are taking longer. Don't know if that is reality, or just my impatience in waiting for the epic Mordenkainen card. | |
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 1:00 PM |
| | I've had 2 trades with Canada and both went smooth. I am in New York (relatively close to Canada) and it took to arrive about 8 business days. My end took longer both times to get there. | |
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Oryan77
Sergeant
957 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 1:08 PM |
| I received a few packages from Canada without problems. Sometimes it took a couple of weeks though. I have never had problems trading but this year it seems like people are trying to test my nerves.
I've been waiting on a Canadian trader to send his side ($90 worth) since Jan 12th. He finally contacted me last week and said he was sending it out last Friday...we'll see.
Then a member here (Tactician will know who I'm talking about) had great communication and shipped his side quickly. Problem was he didn't include the Underdark Epic card with the mini and he said he'd mail it out. It's been 2 weeks & I haven't got it & I can't get a response from him. I don't know if not getting an Underdark minis epic card is worth a bad trader dispute. Bad thing is I had marked it as a positive trade before I remembered the mini should have an epic card. | |
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nyjastul69
Commander
2712 Posts
Rhode Island
| | 02/27/2006 1:15 PM |
| | My last trade from/to Canada. we both shipped on 2/6. His arrived (in Canada) on 2/23. Mine arrived (in US) on 2/15. | |
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Jeb McDonald
Sergeant
403 Posts
Central New Jersey
| | 02/27/2006 1:31 PM |
| | No problems of note, but it may depend on how your package is being shipped. This morning, I sent an ebay package to Canada (from the US). Global Priority mail costs $8.50 with a projected delivery time of 4-6 days. Air Parcel Post cost only $3.45 with a projected delivery time of 6-8 days. Pack Mule (land route) had a significantly longer delivery time (multiple weeks if I correctly remember...could have been as high as 4-6 weeks). | |
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Wish
Sergeant
399 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 1:34 PM |
| | I purchased some minis from a Canadian seller, and he reported that his local post office was reluctant to accept the packages. Apparently they thought there was some sort of contraband being shipped. I did get the minis in about 3 or 4 weeks. Not entirely unreasonable, but not quick either. | | | |
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nyjastul69
Commander
2712 Posts
Rhode Island
| | 02/27/2006 1:55 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Wish
I purchased some minis from a Canadian seller, and he reported that his local post office was reluctant to accept the packages. Apparently they thought there was some sort of contraband being shipped. I did get the minis in about 3 or 4 weeks. Not entirely unreasonable, but not quick either.
It's probably best not to write plasticrack on the box. [:p] | |
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rokeca
Sneak
137 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 2:10 PM |
| I'm a Canadian trader, and I've done about 40 trades (about 30 to the U.S., the rest farther afield or within Canada). I always ship Air Mail, and typically it takes about two weeks for a package to get to the U.S. (and about the same on my end to receive - maybe a bit faster on average), two days within Canada (expedited shipping is only about a dollar more than regular service within Canada) and about 4 weeks elsewhere in the world.
However, I too have a recent shipment issue - a package that I sent around Dec 2nd to Australia that still hasn't been received - almost 3 months. Its interesting to hear that others are experiencing issues. I hope it gets resolved - I wouldn't want others on maxminis to have concerns making trades with Canadians! | |
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 2:54 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by nyjastul69
quote:
Originally posted by Wish
I purchased some minis from a Canadian seller, and he reported that his local post office was reluctant to accept the packages. Apparently they thought there was some sort of contraband being shipped. I did get the minis in about 3 or 4 weeks. Not entirely unreasonable, but not quick either.
It's probably best not to write plasticrack on the box. [:p]
Or "LSD". ;) | |
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maijstral
Underboss
2105 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 3:26 PM |
| I recently recieved from Canada and it only took about 10 days, two other trades I had took about 2 weeks.
The minis package I recieved had been held up by u.s. customs and opened and it still only took 10 days. The box I sent has not arrived yet (2 weeks +3 days) judging by the trade thread.
He got the mini about the time I wrote this so roughly about 2 weeks shipping either way.
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 02/27/2006 3:44 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Toxic_Rat
Seems that Canadian trades are taking longer. Don't know if that is reality, or just my impatience in waiting for the epic Mordenkainen card.
It seems to be taking longer than usual lately. I'm hoping to come home tonight and find a big bunch of packages waiting for me. Then I casn ship out Toxic_Rat's Mordy card. [:)] | | | |
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simage
Sergeant
746 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 4:24 PM |
| | It is taking longer than normal for me to receive also. But they are from solid traders, so I sit and wait.... | |
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ShivanWurm
Sergeant
500 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 4:48 PM |
| | I just recived a package from Torizan in Quebec and it took only 6 days. | |
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Monsoon28
Underboss
2313 Posts
Toronto
| | 02/27/2006 4:52 PM |
| Well shipments from the US are normally very quick but two recent orders I've made are about a month so far in shipping. A thrid package that was sent 3-5 business days took 6 instead. Maybe the problem has more to do with packages travelling outside the country?
Otherwise I feel obligated to blame it on Stephen Harper! [:P] | |
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Tactician
Sergeant
888 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 5:55 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Oryan77
Then a member here (Tactician will know who I'm talking about) had great communication and shipped his side quickly. Problem was he didn't include the Underdark Epic card with the mini and he said he'd mail it out. It's been 2 weeks & I haven't got it & I can't get a response from him. I don't know if not getting an Underdark minis epic card is worth a bad trader dispute. Bad thing is I had marked it as a positive trade before I remembered the mini should have an epic card.
Who me? :) Ya seems odd that the trader recieved the epic card in the booster but didn't think he needed t trade it away with the figure. | |
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jgsugden
Commander
4320 Posts
Walnut Creek, CA
| | 02/27/2006 6:05 PM |
| Shipping to and from Canada can be tricky business. I've seen packages take well over a month to travel to me from Canada. I've also had people claim that Canada Post sent their package back to them even though it was addressed (and posted) correctly.
Accordingly, I don't trade to Canada anymore unless the other side is willing to ship first, and there is no hurry on the trade. | |
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Korvax
Warrior
263 Posts
| | 02/27/2006 6:17 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by jgsugden
Accordingly, I don't trade to Canada anymore unless the other side is willing to ship first, and there is no hurry on the trade.
Now theres a generalized statement[)]. I'm saddened that you would restric yourself from making trades to Canada based on the Postal Service's at times shoddy speed.
In my experience, the average time for one of my airmailed shipments to arrive has been 10-12 days. (NOTE: Shipping in December is a bad idea... Major delays then)
That said, all of my shipments arrived safely, even when they did encounter somewhat of a delay. I guess the other thing is that I never try to rush a trade (much less knowing that it has to cross the border, as all my trades have). I go into it expecting delays, and am pleasantly surprised when none arise.
Kevin
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hazel monday
Warrior
338 Posts
Baltimore MD
| | 02/27/2006 10:33 PM |
| I've been waiting on a shipment from canada for like a month now.
I'm sure my trade partner sent them. I guess I just have to be patient or chalk it up as a loss. O Canada, how i love thee... | |
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Sir Bozak The Damned
Commander
2854 Posts
Québec
| | 02/27/2006 11:54 PM |
| | I hope you are not referring to me...I sent on the 3rd of February, not yet a month and February also happens to be the shortest month of the year... | |
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Sir Bozak The Damned
Commander
2854 Posts
Québec
| | 02/28/2006 12:01 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Vrecknidj
/Dave looks around, seeing if Sir Bozak is looking/
I haven't had any problems with trades from/to Canada, and I've done quite a few.
Dave
What was that for ? We never had the pleasure to trade together. And many could say that before the end of the year, more often than not, my packages to the states arrived before those sent to me from the US. Canada Post seems to have gotten worse since the start of 2006...And that is not the fault of Canadian traders. | |
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Thenameless
Warlord
11768 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 02/28/2006 1:28 AM |
| | If anyone is having problems with trades from Canada, then trade with me. I send everything by UPS courier. | |
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Nixlord
Underboss
2468 Posts
Quezon City, Philippines
| | 02/28/2006 7:32 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Thenameless
If anyone is having problems with trades from Canada, then trade with me. I send everything by UPS courier.
Yep, indeed he does. Even here to my country. [:D] By the way, Joe, I just noticed your recent surge in posts. Wow.
Anyway, I can't help but hear that certain South Park movie song humming in my head while I'm reading this thread. [)]
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yack
Commander
3270 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 02/28/2006 7:36 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Sir Bozak The Damned
quote:
Originally posted by Vrecknidj
/Dave looks around, seeing if Sir Bozak is looking/
I haven't had any problems with trades from/to Canada, and I've done quite a few.
Dave
What was that for ? We never had the pleasure to trade together. And many could say that before the end of the year, more often than not, my packages to the states arrived before those sent to me from the US. Canada Post seems to have gotten worse since the start of 2006...And that is not the fault of Canadian traders.
I agree Canada Post is a issue on this thread. Why does it cost me more to ship to another city in Canada then ship too the Philippines. Now thats just sad. Darn Canada Post! | |
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Nixlord
Underboss
2468 Posts
Quezon City, Philippines
| | 02/28/2006 7:58 AM |
| quote:
I agree Canada Post is a issue on this thread. Why does it cost me more to ship to another city in Canada then ship too the Philippines. Now thats just sad. Darn Canada Post!
Really? Wow. Really, really?
Now that's definitely something I can use in the future to convince someone from Canada to trade with me. [)]
By the way, yack, I found a claim slip (for 2 packages) from the post office at my mailbox when I got home. I'll be going to the post office this Friday to pick them up so hopefully, one of it is yours so I can send your package right away. [:)]
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yack
Commander
3270 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 02/28/2006 9:21 AM |
| Good too hear that Nixlord.
As for the shipping I'm serious. [:0] | |
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kestrel.ca
Underboss
1684 Posts
| | 02/28/2006 9:45 AM |
| Yes, Yack is serious about the shipping (at least for very small parcels). As the weight increases, though, int'l shipping quickly passes domestic in cost.
On topic...I just completed a trade with a trader in the US and both parcels took about 10 days (including 2 weekends) so 5-8 business days was accurate in this case. It seems to be hit or miss. | |
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Sir Bozak The Damned
Commander
2854 Posts
Québec
| | 02/28/2006 1:02 PM |
| | Prices are 5.95 to the US, 7.30 international and something around 8$ for XPRESSpost within Canada, a dollar less standard or close to that... | |
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vesivus
Sergeant
487 Posts
Edmonton, AB, Canada
| | 02/28/2006 8:04 PM |
| Hello all. As probably the most prominent seller in Canada, here is the shipping times we post, as from our experience:
Surface Small Packet (Cheapest) - 4-6 weeks, no tracking
Airmail Small Packet (mid-range) - 2 weeks, no tracking
USA Expedited - 2 weeks, "tracking" (loosely quoted becuase it really isn't useful)
Shipping is truly cheaper to send overseas than to our neighbour city, although the times of delivery are vastly different. It sometimes takes up to 2 or even 3 MONTHS for a surface parcel to make it overseas. We've had ONE take 4 months. Wow.
I hope this helps you all out a bit.
I will proudly support the statement: CANADA POST SUCKS. I'm trying to get our Member of Parliament (MP) to get some kind of movement going because Canada Post is killing our economy...
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