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Title: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Mercury on March 08, 2012, 07:31 pm
Seems like some of us are experiencing problems with shipments making it from the Netherlands to the States lately. Anyone have any recent SUCCESSFUL transactions make it across in a reasonable amount of time? I know myself and a few other people on here are losing hope that our orders are going to make it at this point after "in transit" times ranging from 10-17 days from vendors who are well known for shipping to the US in 5-7 days...
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Fbu on March 08, 2012, 08:13 pm
I'm currently waiting on an order and it's been 12-13 days. Last time I ordered from NL it took 5 days so idk.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: baxterbrew on March 08, 2012, 08:27 pm
I placed orders from Amsterdamgoods, Chemical Brothers , and SKYY all on Feb 23. Amsterdamgoods package showed up yesterday. Chem bros and SKYY are yet to show. I should point out that the orders that haven't shown yet are a few pieces larger than the order that arrived.

I did hear on the news around new years that USPS was working on MAJOR cutbacks though, if this were the case it would explain why so many people have recently been on the forums with concern about shipping times.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Mercury on March 08, 2012, 08:42 pm
My order with Skyy was placed ~10 days ago and nothing yet. I just received an order from Amsterdamgoods that made it from the Netherlands in 3 DAYS. Idk whats going on.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: waytoomany on March 08, 2012, 08:47 pm
The chance of interception from NL to US increases by 50%... fact! So don't order from NL
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: baxterbrew on March 08, 2012, 08:52 pm
The chance of interception from NL to US increases by 50%... fact! So don't order from NL

This may be true but I have placed nearly all of my 40+ orders from NL and haven't ever had any real issues. The vendors are very good with their packaging.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: sheyden on March 08, 2012, 09:23 pm
Chem Bros. came through in 8 days to west coast.  but my first order with them on the 23rd Feb. still isn't here.... :-\   
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: SKYY on March 08, 2012, 09:24 pm
Postage times are normal. Every large seller has a very good view of the time orders sit in escrow, so any general delay shows up immediately. If I saw a general delay I would pause selling immediately. And there is no general delay.

That doesn't mean that out of the hundreds of orders some individual orders can't be delayed, that will always happen. Be patient, it will get there. Any problem contact the seller for help, please don't create too much confusion on the forum, doesn't help anyone.

And if you want to be sure, get the safest packaging you can find. SKYY!  ;)

(by the way, our Pink Stars are back!!!)
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: jollygiant on March 08, 2012, 10:36 pm
I tried once, package never made it to USA, never trying again, as tempting as it might be.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: dr gonzo on March 08, 2012, 10:54 pm
Yea I'm starting to freak out too, my first transaction was CB and it took 13 days, that's awhile but at least they came. So I ordered from them again, never came, they reshipped and it's only been 11 days but still nothing. I also received 10 pink stars from SKYY  about 2.5 weeks ago, that was really cool because I wasn't expecting them because I had placed order and it was cancelled by SKKY, I got my BTC back and never thought of it again and BAM! 10 pink stars in my mailbox so I PM'ed SKYY and let her know I received product and wanted to know what I could do to make it right, SKKY is so cool he/she was like don't worry about it and enjoy, how cool is that? Anyway SKKY also shipped sample 15 days ago and still nothing :(. Maybe it's  just me but from following forums there tends to be a trend going here. I hope that it is just usps experiencing problems due to all the big changes. I am not posting this as a knock to vendors because both were great in communication just letting other people know who might be afraid, as I was until I logged on and saw a lot of other people with similar situation. I'm sure there gonna make it....I hope.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: cuba on March 08, 2012, 11:05 pm
Believe guys, just hope for the best!
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: baxterbrew on March 08, 2012, 11:13 pm
I didn't mean for it to sound like I was being negative towards the vendors. I have complete confidence in them.  They do a terrific job of taking care of the product.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: grandaddyturtle on March 09, 2012, 01:56 am
I had an order with CB a few weeks ago, showed up in about a week.  However, I consider myself lucky, because, without revealing too many details, you could probably easily find the stuff if you were looking for it.  A friend of mine had something arrive from Skyy within a week, and literally thought he was scammed at first because of the great packaging.  Yes, NL to US is risky, but you do boost your odds significantly if you choose to go with a packaging pro.  Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: tordemon on March 09, 2012, 02:00 am
The vast majority of my orders from NL have made it without problems, even in many cases when sellers did a poor job of packaging. The one instance (out of 11) that didn't make it was by a vendor that is now rather untrusted, so I get the feeling he may have tried to scam me...
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: DrakeInArse on March 09, 2012, 03:25 am
I just received one in 7 days but am waiting on another 17 days and counting. Both very reputable sellers.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Dr Special K on March 09, 2012, 04:26 am
Ya Im still waiting on my package from NL. Its been 14 days. I still have hope! fingers crossed  ;)
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: eclipse on March 09, 2012, 06:17 am
maybe i've been lucky but had 4 orders from 4 different sellers on NL in one week and they all made it to me within 2 weeks. Probably depends on where you live in the states. Middle america getting packages from NL is probably suspicious. The coasts seem to be easier
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: baxterbrew on March 09, 2012, 08:32 pm
No luck for me today. Darn. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: rednelb1 on March 09, 2012, 08:49 pm
My first order from CB never made it, but reship did. Quickly too. Packaging wasn't that great, but you couldn't tell where it was from.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: themessenger2 on March 09, 2012, 09:02 pm
I've ordered 4 orders from skyy. First one took 14 days, second was 6, third is going on 14 days but I'm 100% sure it will get here. 4th order just got sent out.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: baxterbrew on March 09, 2012, 09:15 pm
Packaging wasn't that great, but you couldn't tell where it was from.

Just curious as to what you meant?
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: 2513415 on March 09, 2012, 10:21 pm
I have been waiting over 40 days from certain vendors in the NL, already gave up....Certain vendors have made it within 7-14 days......it's not reliable anymore.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: dr gonzo on March 10, 2012, 02:37 am
Packaging wasn't that great, but you couldn't tell where it was from.

Just curious as to what you meant?
I second that emotion :o
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Fbu on March 11, 2012, 04:56 pm
17 days so far, fucking sundays!

I hope it comes on monday morning ):
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: e4meallday on March 11, 2012, 05:30 pm
ive made 27 purchases so far all molly and none from the netherlands until last week i got the urge to buy a few dutch presses and decided to go with chemical brothers. it was shipped out last fri and i recieved it yesterday on sat. i almost shit my pants when i saw the package in the mailbox. what was kinda strange is that there was a hole punched in the top of the envelope andmy boy has recieved multiple packages from different nl vendors and theyve all had the same hole punched in it. any idea what these holes are for? if its for those esniffers to replace the dogs they aint working to well!
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: hermit on March 11, 2012, 05:32 pm
i had one missing order from Mitanox but he gave a generous and timely refund which i used to try another purchase with him. The second purchase made it to me in great time.

I ordered 2 stars from SKYY and it made it to me in 7days. I ordered 2grams of mdma from him and so far its been 20 days and no package. I've messaged him atleast twice throughout the wait and he keeps reassuring me that the package will arrive. How long should i wait before requesting a refund?
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Dr Special K on March 11, 2012, 07:25 pm
Day 17 from NL for me. still no package. I hope hope hope it comes tomorrow! Fuck sundays  >:(
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Mercury on March 11, 2012, 09:09 pm
i hI ordered 2 stars from SKYY and it made it to me in 7days. I ordered 2grams of mdma from him and so far its been 20 days and no package. I've messaged him atleast twice throughout the wait and he keeps reassuring me that the package will arrive. How long should i wait before requesting a refund?
Right now I have a 12 or so day order with Skyy that I'm crossing my fingers for. I also have another smaller order with Skyy thats 3 or 4 days old. If the second order comes before the first one I'll probably be convinced that the original package isn't going to show up.

On the other hand though, shipping times from there to here and vice versa fluctuate ridiculously.... one package arrives in three, another from same place arrives in 20.

Anyway, personally at 20 days I'd probably be getting a little concerned. Still hope though - Skyy is frequently noted as one of the best packagers around.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: hermit on March 12, 2012, 10:12 pm
still no luck
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: jollygiant on March 13, 2012, 12:21 am
ive made 27 purchases so far all molly and none from the netherlands until last week i got the urge to buy a few dutch presses and decided to go with chemical brothers. it was shipped out last fri and i recieved it yesterday on sat. i almost shit my pants when i saw the package in the mailbox. what was kinda strange is that there was a hole punched in the top of the envelope andmy boy has recieved multiple packages from different nl vendors and theyve all had the same hole punched in it. any idea what these holes are for? if its for those esniffers to replace the dogs they aint working to well!

the hole is from customs checking the package for drugs
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: brasky on March 13, 2012, 12:30 am
My only order from the NL never made it. 50 avatars i was pretty bummed about it. Wont be ordering from there again, maybe a small order but buying 50+ hits of LSD is just too risky and you have a decent chance of losing money on the whole deal. Oh well.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: DrakeInArse on March 13, 2012, 01:51 am
How does paper LSD not make it? I dont get it...
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: brasky on March 14, 2012, 01:29 am
Dunno, it was from mitanox. He said all his packages mailed at that location got intercepted that day. Must have been poor packaging method and they all looked alike or something.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: blackend646 on March 14, 2012, 02:11 am
If still waiting on a package from chem bros ordered on Feb. 29, would it be a good idea for one to reformat their hard drive and stay away from tor for a while?
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: iwontforget on March 14, 2012, 12:46 pm
This is what chem bros just messaged me:

"I think we still more then 90% success rate to usa
What we often see much difference in arrival time. sometimes is someone waiting 2 weeks ,while another receives it within 5 days. Also the connection post/train/plane I think.
wait another few days
Regards C.B"
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: OldGuard on March 14, 2012, 02:29 pm
There is a rumor from a reliable source that US customs has been cracking down on incoming mail especially from certain countries. A few international sellers (non SR) have been having trouble with their deliveries making it into the states. Do not order more then you can afford to lose right now if going from international to US.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: DropGuy751 on March 14, 2012, 04:19 pm
There is a rumor from a reliable source that US customs has been cracking down on incoming mail especially from certain countries. A few international sellers (non SR) have been having trouble with their deliveries making it into the states. Do not order more then you can afford to lose right now if going from international to US.
Totally would love to risk it some time but like you said it's not worth it unless you can afford to loose the money.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: b0lixtrader on March 14, 2012, 05:18 pm
ive made 27 purchases so far all molly and none from the netherlands until last week i got the urge to buy a few dutch presses and decided to go with chemical brothers. it was shipped out last fri and i recieved it yesterday on sat. i almost shit my pants when i saw the package in the mailbox. what was kinda strange is that there was a hole punched in the top of the envelope andmy boy has recieved multiple packages from different nl vendors and theyve all had the same hole punched in it. any idea what these holes are for? if its for those esniffers to replace the dogs they aint working to well!

the hole is from customs checking the package for drugs
Hahaha I was wondering the same exact thing! I ordered 8grams of Pure Power Plant trimmings for really cheap a while back and I receieved it in 8-9 days from the Netherlands.  I was like is this seller retarded!? What was he thinking sending a envelope with a damn hole on the top!  I think it made it through because it was double bagged in a silver vacuum bag. lol. Learn things everyday, interesting.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: dr gonzo on March 14, 2012, 10:15 pm
Got my sample from SKKY, feel stupid for worrying now, especially about his package..I say again, best packaging I've seen on SR. Won't be sampling until weekend..maybe tonight but probably saturday..anyway Ty SKKY and I look forward to getting my hands on some more of those stars. Incidentally, package from Chem Bros still hasn't made it, but now I have a little more hope. And also I believe that was 19 days to SE USA from SKKY if anybody is keeping score.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: hermit on March 14, 2012, 11:42 pm
Got my sample from SKKY, feel stupid for worrying now, especially about his package..I say again, best packaging I've seen on SR. Won't be sampling until weekend..maybe tonight but probably saturday..anyway Ty SKKY and I look forward to getting my hands on some more of those stars. Incidentally, package from Chem Bros still hasn't made it, but now I have a little more hope. And also I believe that was 19 days to SE USA from SKKY if anybody is keeping score.

Right on! I'm on day 23 waiting for SKYY's package, but SKYY said if it doesn't arrive soon he'll sort it out, so no worries for me.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Candyman on March 14, 2012, 11:47 pm
im still waiting on half of my order from candyshop....shipped i think on the 28th..2 packages, packaged the same shipped on the same day...got 1 last week, no word on the other :/
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Dr Special K on March 15, 2012, 01:56 am
My pills from SKYY came today, after 20 days I finally received them.  ;D ;D so happy
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: dr gonzo on March 15, 2012, 02:13 am
My pills from SKYY came today, after 20 days I finally received them.  ;D ;D so happy
Good for you Doc..your really gonna like those pills. ;)
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Dr Special K on March 15, 2012, 02:24 am
My pills from SKYY came today, after 20 days I finally received them.  ;D ;D so happy
Good for you Doc..your rally gonna like those pills. ;)

Yes I am   :) Along with this good lookin Molly  ;D
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: 0ptik on March 15, 2012, 02:32 am
Without realizing this thread existed, I started another thread discussion similar issue at http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=15138.0.

I'm in the same boat.  The first order from NL didn't make it.  I finalized early out of courtesy as I was leaving town.  It was a small order.  However, I placed three additional orders on March 1 and non have arrived.  Kinda bummed out.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: poppydickens on March 15, 2012, 03:50 am
This is what chem bros just messaged me:

"I think we still more then 90% success rate to usa
What we often see much difference in arrival time. sometimes is someone waiting 2 weeks ,while another receives it within 5 days. Also the connection post/train/plane I think.
wait another few days
Regards C.B"

Wow, that's kind of IRONIC!!! Some how I got the same exact message when I asked about my order( 16 days and counting shipped on Feb. 28th)! Why would a vendor take the time to probably keep a response so that they could copy and paste it cause of the large influx of PM's about packages not arriving. I just asked for a refund (50%) at this point. They offered to resend but if it didn't arrive this time that it was my lose completely and no refund will be given. So I figured I was better off to get the refund and they come they come if not, oh well at this point. My hopes and dreams have been so broken :'(, lol. Should I be concerned about my other packages I have coming( two from NL and others are from states). Although I did send order from chemical brothers to my old residents where I still visit and have mail sent to often. Everything else is coming to my normal address never lost package yet at this address!! Hope it stays that way!! YOUR FEEDBACK HELPS EASE THE MIND SILKROAD FORUM THANK YOU ALL!!!!

poppydickens
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: dr gonzo on March 15, 2012, 04:09 am
This has been my experience -Chem bros was my first No show after I already had 1 package arrive from them, my very first SR order...wow, seems like just the other day. Anyway have used same address since then and received multiple int. shipments, including 1 from SKKY. I wouldn't worry to much if you had just ordered small amounts, but you can never be too safe, Good luck friend.


        P.S.
         Still haven't recieved reship from CB, but I feel confident it will show...bblllaaaahhh!
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Fbu on March 15, 2012, 04:34 pm
Anyone getting their orders yet? I'm on day 21 q:


Saw in another thread that someone just got it on their 20th day.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Leech on March 15, 2012, 04:45 pm
ive made 27 purchases so far all molly and none from the netherlands until last week i got the urge to buy a few dutch presses and decided to go with chemical brothers. it was shipped out last fri and i recieved it yesterday on sat. i almost shit my pants when i saw the package in the mailbox. what was kinda strange is that there was a hole punched in the top of the envelope andmy boy has recieved multiple packages from different nl vendors and theyve all had the same hole punched in it. any idea what these holes are for? if its for those esniffers to replace the dogs they aint working to well!

Excellent sharing of your observation, some hints are given out I guessed.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: cheesepuffs on March 15, 2012, 08:33 pm
Day 22 and counting...
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: steaksauce on March 16, 2012, 01:48 am
Day 22 and counting...

vendor?
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: PillPoppinAnimal on March 16, 2012, 02:32 am
I placed two orders for defqons from amsterdamgoods 9 days ago. I received the first very quick, almost scary...considering the packaging was so so...lol it literally took around 4 days tops to west coast usa. the second order which was placed 1 day after the first is yet to arrive.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: cheesepuffs on March 16, 2012, 03:05 am
Day 22 and counting...

vendor?

SKYY.
The first order I placed arrived within 10 days, and the vendor has excellent packaging. So, I'm assuming the postal system is having serious issues.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: xl4 on March 16, 2012, 04:21 am
I try to make it out to holland at least twice a year. each time i usually mail myself (and friends) back a little something special. missed this year as some things came up but plan on making up for it 10 fold come january :)

on my trip before last i sent two packages... one with seeds the other with a few grams of what was left of my smoke while staying in ams. typical packaging with double vacuum seal and candies and other odds and ends thrown in, wrapped in carbon paper for good measure (not easy to find in amsterdam btw lol). tossed it in a tnt box i obtained a few days prior and off it went. a little over a week later and all arrived with no issues. no signature needed... just left on on the doorsteps.

last trip some buddies and i went and as you can imagine there were a lot of left overs between 3 dudes on a 2 week trip to amsterdam. we damn near sampled everything and even went back to grab more grinspoon from barney's and stone's. using the same packaging methods as described above we shipped two days before we left (with tracking this time). this was during the whole problem with libya right at the turn of 2010/2011 mind you. once we got back we waited and waited... several weeks go buy and nothing. finally i decided to check the tracking, still shows international shipment accepted and that's about it. after another week or two we just gave up hope and were glad we got some seeds through the security at the airport and just considered it a loss. well about a week later (now well over a month) we have a usps notice on one of the doors of the shipment locations. this time requiring a signature... (i specifically asked this not to be done). a bit frightened we went ahead and arranged for a pickup. all went well but unfortunately it was only the seeds that made it. three days later... the same thing with the package of herb arrived. same process and we got what we wanted :)

i chalk that up to being what was going on with the mail because of the shit going down in lybia. now, on a friends last visit in december i had him mail something back. it made it in less than a week with tracking and no signature required. mailed used the same methods as described above with slightly less herb.

to sum it up... i've got experience mailing from NL to USA... but i'll be damned if it doesn't confuse me. 3 seperate occasions (there have been more as well) and each time it's different.

i guess patience eventually pays off :) so keep your heads high!
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: imaloonyguy on March 16, 2012, 04:43 am
so if a package gets interceped, they dont always knock down your door?
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: NonaEnola6 on March 16, 2012, 05:09 am
Anyone else waiting any orders from DRamsterdam? Ordered late Feb and still no package
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: raven92 on March 16, 2012, 05:14 am
so if a package gets interceped, they dont always knock down your door?

Sometimes you just get a letter saying it was seized and you got off lucky. If you get this letter I'd avoid shipping things to that address for quite awhile.
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: userspace on May 20, 2012, 06:26 am
I'm surprised it takes so long for packages to get to the States.

I've been ordering pressed pills from NL vendors since December and this is my first time that it will take over 17 days for my order to arrive. I guess its common site. I searched for a thread talking about experiences with buyers getting shipments from NL to the States.

I have three orders coming in.

Yellow Triforces (from MIH)
Defqon (from AA)
White XTC (from SuperTrips)

I also had

Green Stars (DRamsterdam)

The Green Stars from DRamsterdam was shipped on the 7th of May and got in my mailbox on the 12th of May. Crazy fast shipping! Never seen anything that fast before.

As for all the other pills have yet to made it.

Triforces (shipped May 6th)
Defqon/White XTC (shipped May 5th)

There is only a couple more days before it will AF the funds to the sellers.

Has anyone else waited this long (or longer) to get a package from NL shipped to the States (West Coast)?
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: Crooked on May 20, 2012, 06:36 am
I imagine we're in the time of the year when orders from NL skyrocket. I've received 5 orders to eastern US from NL in the last 2 months, 2 other orders from NL were stopped. All of them arrived between 8 and 12 days.

All of these have been for 25g to 100g of MDMA
Title: Re: NL to US Shipping Issues
Post by: userspace on May 20, 2012, 06:42 am
I see. All but one of my orders have been for 50+ pills, so I'm just getting a little antsy. I guess I'll just smoke some weed to ease my nerves until Monday (last day of 17 days).