EMS to UK pending customs inspection
OK so this has probably been asked a million times before but for my peace of mind...
First time with EMS. Tracking wasn't working, sent a message to buyer told me to use Hongkong Post ????.
Tracking says-
8-Nov-2013
Hong Kong
Item posted and is being processed.
8-Nov-2013
Hong Kong
The item left Hong Kong for its destination on 8-Nov-2013
10-Nov-2013
United Kingdom
Arrived and is being processed.
10-Nov-2013
United Kingdom
Pending customs inspection.
10-Nov-2013
United Kingdom
Pending customs inspection.
11-Nov-2013
United Kingdom
Pending customs inspection.
11-Nov-2013
United Kingdom
Pending customs inspection.
So what happens now? No update for 2 days, I'm sure it doesn't take that long to look in the box. FedEx usually sends me a bill for customs charges, but afaik nothing is ever inspected.
The items are toy accessories from Aliexpress, no retail packaging or anything. Sold as 'fully compatible with' so I guess they are on the same line as ⊗⊗⊗⊗ printer cartridges.
My big worry is that the supplier has down played the value, which I never ask for, but notice many of them do to keep us happy. I would rather be legit.
Will be annoyed if it doesn't come in time for xmas shopping, but not as annoyed as $400 down the drain! Still learning I guess...
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