Parcelforce- Handed to Customs, EMS-Released from Customs..Please Help!!!!!

[aslampip]

Hi, im in the UK and im expecting a parcel from China. No problems the past 5 times but this time it seems weird.
Parcelforce status is delivered and Handed to Customs but EMS says released from Customs.
Does that mean its seized or is there still a chance?

Parcelforce
30-01-2013 12:19 International Hub Handed to Customs
30-01-2013 12:19 International Hub Forwarded for UK processing
30-01-2013 07:19 International Hub Received and processed

Awaiting Customs clearance
International Hub
15:41
29-01-2013

29-01-2013 15:40 International Hub Received in destination country
24-01-2013 10:05 CHANGSHA EMS Forwarded for export
23-01-2013 18:28 Delivery Agent - CHINA Collected from customer

EMS

2013-01-23 18:28:00 CHANGSHA Posting
Arrival at Sorting

2013-01-24 09:14:25 CHANGSHA

Center

Despatch from



2013-01-24 10:05:09 CHANGSHA

Sorting Center

Arrival at Sorting

UNITED KINGDOM COVENTRY PARCELFORCE



2013-01-29 15:40:00

Center

Handed over to



2013-01-29 15:41:00 UNITED KINGDOM COVENTRY PARCELFORCE

Customs

2013-01-30 12:19:00 UNITED KINGDOM CV3 4PF Attempted delivery

Released from



2013-01-30 12:19:00 UNITED KINGDOM COVENTRY PARCELFORCE

Customs

[TheRevolver]

In my experience, when it says released from customs it's good to go, should be at your house shortly.

[bigmicko]

just of the phone to customs and they said theres 100% check on items coming in from china /far east surly that's impossible?

this is mines and still waiting m8

Date Time Location Tracking Event
22-01-2013 11:37 International Hub Received and processed
21-01-2013 09:43 International Hub Awaiting Customs clearance
21-01-2013 09:41 International Hub Received in destination country
17-01-2013 01:04 Delivery Agent - SHANGHAI - PTT Forwarded for export
16-01-2013 20:50 Delivery Agent - CHINA Collected

[DemShrimp]

Exactly the same thing for me to mate, it looks like they've clamped down hard. The CV3 4PF Attempted delivery is the customs office, so essentially it's been sent there to be destroyed. Hopefully you haven't got a massive amount in that package, because they'll probably send you a letter saying that the violation is being reported.

[bigmicko]

Mine have been sitting there since 22nd .

i think this might mean they haven't opened yet yet ? i unfortunately only

found this site after sending by ems quick ship .

will not be doing so again . but theres still hope for me yet with this 1 right

[Callidus]

Hahaha you lot make me laugh! You pay a £13.50 processing fee for them to send a letter to you saying you owe customs fees.

You're also trying to work with EMS / Parcelforce? Especially if your importing foo foo you may aswell say goodbye to it.

DHL!!

[Callidus]

I can pay for an order, shipped same day, / next morning and be delivered to my door on day 4 with no hassle!

Do the math!

[Ebayorbust]

Originally Posted by hdavey10

I can pay for an order, shipped same day, / next morning and be delivered to my door on day 4 with no hassle!

Do the math!

f@ke goods + Parcelforce = Seizure + big fine

I like maths too (and DHL).

[bigmicko]

hey this is my first time so itl be once bitten twice shy for me. got my seller sending me more not ems though lol.

[DemShrimp]

What plan of action do you have for when the letters start arriving? Plead ignorance or ignore?

[Callidus]

Originally Posted by Ebayorbust

f@ke goods + Parcelforce = Seizure + big fine

I like maths too (and DHL).

Good man! DHL all day

[rsot]

Only been 2 days - still early to be worried

[aslampip]

So it was actually some football shirts that weren't actually legit and then i received this letter today, can anyone please advise me on the next step to take?

[DemShrimp]

Originally Posted by aslampip

So it was actually some football shirts that weren't actually legit and then i received this letter today, can anyone please advise me on the next step to take?

The image is too small to read mate. What does it say?

I got a handbag ceased and they sent a letter saying that I'd been the victim of fraud, and that they wanted me to sign a letter and return it to allow them to destroy it. That's what I did, no problems since, though I'm not touching VeRO again.

[eternity4u]

It is never worth it or the headache.....just keep away from VERO, all this foo foo. Is it really worth it...i always ship through DHL. Better service, faster, reliable and ofcourse, they are REAL. Knowing this, gives a immense peace.

My advice, just stay away from it all.

[bid2buy]

im waiting for mine, its been at Coventry for a week now! usually in customs 1-2 days....!!!!
DHL IS THE FUTURE!

[bigmicko]

well i got the letter from customs saying my goods had been seized . least it was only £60 quids worth my seller has offered to send again but i didnt think that was fair so told him to send 1 extra with my new order . being sent snail mail i find this the best way to get all my vero through but then again im only ordering 3 items at a time (small fish in big pond)lol .thanks for your help guys

[Callidus]

I have looked for years for the items that people say they make a killing on that are non-VERO and guess what?... I am still looking.

Margins are disgusting unless you really know your stuff.

[wilburnet]

Most likely ⊗⊗⊗⊗ goods by EMS so its seized by Customs.

[Mordor]

Even 2 pound parcels ?

[GreenBean]

@Mordor

any item going thro' Customs can be seized, ANY

[imjustbrowsing]

Just got off the phone to UK Border Agency and they confirmed that my package (sent by EMS) has been seized. First time this has happened to me. Hopefully it is the last.

Considering paying the extra shipping costs to go through DHL as everyone UK based ITT has recommended.