Importing

[GreenBean]

Risk of being SOL if you use SAL

Much depends on the (darn) shipper. If he is 'hot' then issues will happen regardless.

[Razorlight123]

what's SOL?!

[rsot]

Originally Posted by Razorlight123

what's SOL?!

More net speak I figure Razorlight - SOL = Sh*t outta luck.

Source:

What does SOL mean? - SOL Definition - Meaning of SOL - InternetSlang.com

[libbo]

Hi how does it travel by SAL from China to UK? Does it come through East Midlands Airport so Parcel Force Handle it?

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by Razorlight123

what's SOL?!

rsot gave the other version.

SOL= sh*t on the liver. (SOL)


LOL

[levi6482]

Great Thread...Thanks guys LOL

[rsot]

Originally Posted by GreenBean™

rsot gave the other version.

SOL= sh*t on the liver. (SOL)


LOL

No thumbing things down when we are dealing with VeRo and importing, dhl, ems, seizures, etc.

[GreenBean]

I was doing no such thing.

If you knew anything about SAL & its issues you may have grasped the message.

Far as I know your accounts are only in Canada & the USA though.

[tmastermind]

Never has an issue with EMS or DHL although I prefer DHL as it does come faster (typically no more than a week). EMS comes in about 9 days. I always make sure with anything that looks suspect (even when its legit), to separate the packaging (retail) and the goods. This bypasses any potential issues

[Razorlight123]

Originally Posted by GreenBean™

I was doing no such thing.

If you knew anything about SAL & its issues you may have grasped the message.

Far as I know your accounts are only in Canada & the USA though.

What issues with SAL?...

I found it difficult to find any information on SAL.
Also, I've never had any problem with EMS either.

Finally, I think SAL is delivered via Royal Mail in the UK

[libbo]

Originally Posted by tmastermind

Never has an issue with EMS or DHL although I prefer DHL as it does come faster (typically no more than a week). EMS comes in about 9 days. I always make sure with anything that looks suspect (even when its legit), to separate the packaging (retail) and the goods. This bypasses any potential issues

Hi when you mean separate the packaging from the goods, do you mean send separately?

[tmastermind]

Originally Posted by libbo

Hi when you mean separate the packaging from the goods, do you mean send separately?

If possible yes but I've had shipments where its all in the same box but the packaging and goods are just separate i.e the retail boxes are flat packed under the goods and then I just assemble them together my end.

[libbo]

Originally Posted by tmastermind

If possible yes but I've had shipments where its all in the same box but the packaging and goods are just separate i.e the retail boxes are flat packed under the goods and then I just assemble them together my end.

Thats very interesting? were the goods straight or vero?

[rsot]

If you're goods are potentially high risk but "assemblable", definitely a good move to spread it out...

[tmastermind]

Originally Posted by libbo

Thats very interesting? were the goods straight or vero?

Not sure what you mean by that but basically i ask for this with anything that is potentially high risk as in items that customs often look for and check. In this case I had some phone cases which are not branded but do resemble a popular design.

[Callidus]

Originally Posted by tmastermind

Not sure what you mean by that but basically i ask for this with anything that is potentially high risk as in items that customs often look for and check. In this case I had some phone cases which are not branded but do resemble a popular design.

Know exactly what brand you are talking about - yes, in the long run it will kill your account with VERO takedowns regardless of if they are branded as the TM is on the design not the label on the case!

Flowery by any chance?

[tmastermind]

Originally Posted by hdavey10

Know exactly what brand you are talking about - yes, in the long run it will kill your account with VERO takedowns regardless of if they are branded as the TM is on the design not the label on the case!

Flowery by any chance?

Sorry mate I know exactly what brand I'm talking about but im not going to start revealing this on here now am I? Trade secrets n all

...And no they are not the popular flowery type.

Its just about being extra careful with anything when it comes to importing and DHL/EMS as the topic is about. Basically some top tips I shared about the separation has always made sure my goods have made it to me...so far I've not lost one though I'm sure a day will come when I will have to suffer the odd loss which I'm prepared for.

As I said in a previous topic, my goods are legit as they are non branded nor do they use any particular patent designs, they just look slightly similar so separation of goods from their retail packaging is just an extra precaution.

Prevention is better than cure as the saying goes...

[libbo]

Thanks for the info guys.

[Razorlight123]

Just wanted to update. Seems SAL is pretty quick - It is at customs now awaiting clearance. Also it seems it is being delivered by Parcelforce: Express 48

I also received my EMS package yesterday.

Isn't it essentially the same process as EMS then?!

[Razorlight123]

Hi guys,

I paid with a seller for DHL, but he said customs was strict for DHL and without telling me shipped via EMS.

Although it's probably no course for concern yet, It arrived in the UK yesterday afternoon, but usually if I use EMS - it clears customs within 1 working day in the morning or early afternoon.

Am I slowly looking at a seizure.

[tmastermind]

That's unusual for a seller to say that. I usually use DHL when the goods could be a "High Risk" chance of being looked at by customs. Could he not separate the retail packaging from the product. I find this helps out alot!

Also EMS is quite good but I found that it takes on average 3 days longer to arrive than DHL.

[libbo]

Originally Posted by Razorlight123

Hi guys,

I paid with a seller for DHL, but he said customs was strict for DHL and without telling me shipped via EMS.

Although it's probably no course for concern yet, It arrived in the UK yesterday afternoon, but usually if I use EMS - it clears customs within 1 working day in the morning or early afternoon.

Am I slowly looking at a seizure.

Copy and paste the EMS tracking details on here. Black out anything that IDs you