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Is my package HELD up or seized?

majwilliams0308

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How is your package going? My package has no news.

Still Stuck. Same status.
“Processed Through Facility 07/29/2018 10:53pm ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)”


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Yup same - nothing. I check it every day haha. I also am hoping every day for a customs letter in the mail so I can get the process moving.
What watch did you order? I ordered a yachtmaster from ARF
 

efajri

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There have been several threads and if memory serves some were rather lengthy. I remember reading about cases in the USA and EU alike. Ultimately if you are in either area and don't want to take the risk you can do M2M used or you can find a dealer already there who in essence has assumed the risk for you I suppose. Ultimately I think patience is key because I've had packages take 6+ weeks to arrive and whenever I see someone post "got it in 2 weeks" I wonder where/how. Never happened to me. Always takes eightever for me to get anything.

I know there are but there are not stickied. Many member also know that this hobby requires patience.
What most people want to know (I believe) is what happens after Customs confiscates the package. Did the unlucky members get fined? Did they fight it? Did Rolex sue them? Did they have issue with their Global Entry Pass? Did the Dept. of Homeland Security continue to pursue the case after they ignored the letter? What's the ending? I heard one of our supporting vendors (in US) quit being a supporting vendor because of customs issue.

I think the customs experience will help many members learn how to deal with the situation.
 

alexdazio

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So frustrating. That's the status of my EMS shipment on USPS tracking site since August 2:

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
We have received notice that the originating post is preparing to dispatch this mail piece.
August 2, 2018, 11:33 pm
Processed Through Facility
GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA
August 2, 2018, 2:35 pm
Acceptance
CHINA

Almost 3 weeks and no updates of any sort. My seller is still asking me to be patient. Let's try

It took 25 days, but finally my package arrived today. Lot of patience needed (even if it's so difficult to exert this virtue when one is in the dark). Anyway, all well that ends well, as it is said :)
 

vcappp

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Yup same - nothing. I check it every day haha. I also am hoping every day for a customs letter in the mail so I can get the process moving.
What watch did you order? I ordered a yachtmaster from ARF

Still same stuck status.
ISC NEW YORK.

My one is Omega AT Bumblebee.
Your YM ARF is nice. it is on my buying list.

At this point, I actually made another order for Omega AT Bumblebee. I just spent extra money for getting another Omega AT Bumblebee.

I mean what things can be a reason to be held at ISC NEW YORK so long time, other than the customs are holding the watch physically as a counterfeit product?

I will check update. If it is a good news then I will have two of Omega AT Bumblebee. Arghhhhhh...


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Endrit127

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Haven't gotten any info for 9 days now. Do u guys think its seized?


2018-08-20 09:27
STOCKHOLM SWEDEN, STF S, ARRIVAL IN DESTINATION COUNTRY 2018-08-19 00:12
HWDC OFFICE 2, HW 2, DEPARTURE FROM OUTWARD OFFICE OF EXCHANGE. 2018-08-18 23:21
HEATHROW WORLDWIDE DC, HW, RECEIVED COLLECTION 2018-08-18 17:30
LONDON, In transit, it's progressing through Post network 2018-08-17 02:42
Domestic Air Cargo Termina,Shenzhen,China, Depart from facility to service provider. 2018-08-15 22:05
Baiyun,Guangzhou,China, Fpx pciked up shipment. 2018-08-15 22:05
Baiyun,Guangzhou,China, Shipment arrived at facility and measured 2018-08-14 23:01
Parcel information received
 
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vcappp

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Yup same - nothing. I check it every day haha. I also am hoping every day for a customs letter in the mail so I can get the process moving.
What watch did you order? I ordered a yachtmaster from ARF

still stuck. no update yet. how about you please?

same as.
ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS), Processed Through Facility, Your item has been processed through our facility in ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS) at 10:53 pm on July 29, 2018.


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vcappp

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Yup same - nothing. I check it every day haha. I also am hoping every day for a customs letter in the mail so I can get the process moving.
What watch did you order? I ordered a yachtmaster from ARF

no news or update with your package? still stuck at ISC NY?


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It took 25 days, but finally my package arrived today. Lot of patience needed (even if it's so difficult to exert this virtue when one is in the dark). Anyway, all well that ends well, as it is said :)

I was about to say.. I ordered a package from China to New York in mid July and it arrived just last week
 
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Tigerdragon

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Yeah i had packages with 4 weeks (2 weeks in customs lol) but 29 July looks a little bit long. Are the US customs do more controls because of the china tradewar?
 

vcappp

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Yeah i had packages with 4 weeks (2 weeks in customs lol) but 29 July looks a little bit long. Are the US customs do more controls because of the china tradewar?

At least, I would like to know what is going on with my package. seized ? or just delay ? I didn’t get any notice yet.


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vcappp

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When its you dont get any conformation.

Just today it says “in transit”

no update.

stuck at

USPS Processed Through Facility 07/29/2018 10:53pm ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)

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duc003

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Just add to all the fun, here's my tale of woe: My watch cleared customs on 5 Sept. USPS says: A status update is not yet available on your Priority Mail® package. It will be available when the shipper provides an update or the package is delivered to USPS. Check back soon.

Anyone know what that means? I'm in California. Should I just have another martini or do I push the shiny red button?

Thanks for listening. 2018-09-05 17:23
LAX, Released from customs: customs cleared. 2018-09-03 17:25
LAX, Shipment arrived at airport of destination country 2018-09-03 01:41
HONGKONG, Departed from Hong Kong international airport. 2018-09-02 03:50
HONGKONG, Hand over to airline. 2018-08-31 18:10
HONGKONG, Arrived at Hong Kong hub. 2018-08-31 05:02
Baiyun,Guangzhou,China, Depart from facility to service provider. 2018-08-30 19:21
EN ROUTE TO DHL ECOMMERCE 2018-08-30 19:14
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION RECEIVED: YOUR ORDER HAS BEEN PROCESSED AND TRACKING WILL BE UPDATED SOON 2018-08-29 20:58
Baiyun,Guangzhou,China, Fpx pciked up shipment. 2018-08-29 20:58
Baiyun,Guangzhou,China, Shipment arrived at facility and measured 2018-08-28 23:26
Parcel information received
 

efajri

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Just add to all the fun, here's my tale of woe: My watch cleared customs on 5 Sept. USPS says: A status update is not yet available on your Priority Mail® package. It will be available when the shipper provides an update or the package is delivered to USPS. Check back soon.

Anyone know what that means? I'm in California. Should I just have another martini or do I push the shiny red button?

Thanks for listening. 2018-09-05 17:23
LAX, Released from customs: customs cleared. 2018-09-03 17:25
LAX, Shipment arrived at airport of destination country 2018-09-03 01:41
HONGKONG, Departed from Hong Kong international airport. 2018-09-02 03:50
HONGKONG, Hand over to airline. 2018-08-31 18:10
HONGKONG, Arrived at Hong Kong hub. 2018-08-31 05:02
Baiyun,Guangzhou,China, Depart from facility to service provider. 2018-08-30 19:21
EN ROUTE TO DHL ECOMMERCE 2018-08-30 19:14
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION RECEIVED: YOUR ORDER HAS BEEN PROCESSED AND TRACKING WILL BE UPDATED SOON 2018-08-29 20:58
Baiyun,Guangzhou,China, Fpx pciked up shipment. 2018-08-29 20:58
Baiyun,Guangzhou,China, Shipment arrived at facility and measured 2018-08-28 23:26
Parcel information received

It looks like it cleared customs, and you should have the delivery date soon.
Not sure about "Thanks for listening. 2018-09-05 17:23". Is this a joke from the carrier?
 

duc003

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No, that was from me. The text got pushed down on top of the carrier's message.
By the way, my TD said my package was going through USPS, but by chance I just checked DHL and found it! It's supposed to be here on this Friday! Strange footnote though...it lists the country of Origin as...Jamaica!?
 

efajri

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No, that was from me. The text got pushed down on top of the carrier's message.
By the way, my TD said my package was going through USPS, but by chance I just checked DHL and found it! It's supposed to be here on this Friday! Strange footnote though...it lists the country of Origin as...Jamaica!?

Yep, and don't say anything about the country origin. Let it be from anywhere other than China. I know there are some CBP agents lurking on this forum.