Thread: Razor didn't pass customs :(

Originally Posted by gssixgun

If customs pulled it, you should have had a slip in there or on there explaining why.
If the Package was damaged in transit they (USPS) notes that too, with a slip.
What I have seen is an ill packed razor pop loose of the package, where I received a "Damaged Package Slip" and the package taped closed again but no razor...

+1. If the razor was removed 'officially', you would have been notified. The government may be many things, but even they would not remove the object and send you the empty package without telling you why.

It may have been stolen or -looking at the packaging- simply fallen out of a torn envelope.

And again we see that every time you send something, you need to agree explicitly upfront about the insurance and shipping to avoid awkwardness and bad feelings in case something should go wrong.

To prevent theft I always pay a couple dollars more for 'signed for' delivery. That type of mail is transported in locked bags, and stored in locked locations. Much less chance of theft. If you send a 200+ $ razors, the 5 dollar price difference is negligible.

Originally Posted by hamilton946

There really isn't anything to do about it. On my end, I can file a report with the local postmaster; if it was stolen, there's a slim to none chance they could find it. Internationally speaking, insurance and additional tracking on this package would've cost more than the razor was worth. There's always the possibility that it's held up in German Customs but Dovo can't get anymore information than I can. I'm open to suggestions.

No, not really. A 9/8 spanish point is around 200$, depending on condition of course.
Insurance is simply not an option, as the Belgian post does not insure shipping to the US.
But a simple 'signed for' delivery costs only a couple euros extra, and would have caused the razor to be in a locked bag and stored in locked rooms. The chances of theft would decrease dramatically.

That type of mail travels separately from regular mail, precisely to avoid this kind of thing.
It is also a legal thing. If you ship something without this option, from a legal pov, non delivery is the fault of the sender.
If signed for delivery was used, the sender is in the clear if the item is not delivered.

Damage etc is a different matter of course, but when it comes to delivery of legal documents, this distinction is very important, and the post is required to take measures that guarantees the delivery. That is why signed for delivery is much safer than regular. It has very little to do with the signing, and very much with how it travels.

I thought that signed or unsigned were both the same when it comes to how it travels.
Otherwise I would have send it signed.
Damnit, this ruins my vacation.

Originally Posted by Bruno

No, not really. A 9/8 spanish point is around 200$, depending on condition of course.
Insurance is simply not an option, as the Belgian post does not insure shipping to the US.
But a simple 'signed for' delivery costs only a couple euros extra, and would have caused the razor to be in a locked bag and stored in locked rooms. The chances of theft would decrease dramatically.

That type of mail travels separately from regular mail, precisely to avoid this kind of thing.
It is also a legal thing. If you ship something without this option, from a legal pov, non delivery is the fault of the sender.
If signed for delivery was used, the sender is in the clear if the item is not delivered.

Damage etc is a different matter of course, but when it comes to delivery of legal documents, this distinction is very important, and the post is required to take measures that guarantees the delivery. That is why signed for delivery is much safer than regular. It has very little to do with the signing, and very much with how it travels.

I'm really bummed out by this because it was the only way that i can obtain this type of razor because i can afford one like this.. hopefully by some miracle i can get it.. whoever stole it is such an a$$hole for still sending the empty package..

I've got another strange thing.
Elton shipped his package 2 days earlier than me and I've still haven't got it.
Strange things are happening here...
Today is the 10th working day, normally I get it before even the 8th working day.
It would be coincidence I think if we would both have the razor stolen or not arriving.

Originally Posted by Dimitry

I've got another strange thing.
Elton shipped his package 2 days earlier than me and I've still haven't got it.
Strange things are happening here...
Today is the 10th working day, normally I get it before even the 8th working day.
It would be coincidence I think if we would both have the razor stolen or not arriving.

yeah this is very strange indeed.. =/

Here are another two examples. Mikael shipped me a Filly, in a similar pouch from Sweden which arrived in 5 days. I shipped several hats to Grant in Australia on 10/7/2011, and they have yet to arrive. Go figure.

I've been having AWFUL issues with my mail. I have had a total of 6 bills un-received in the past calendar year, which has (due partly to my own fault in not being proactive about it) resulted in hefty late fees. One was a local borough tax bill that I wasn't even aware I had to pay that accrued for 3 years because I never received the bills!! The tax is $9 annually, but because I never received the bills they charged me $250. I never even received the collection notices despite the fact that they have my proper address. My past three credit card bills specifically have simply not arrived at my house...I know I have another one due soon but I'll be damned if I know how much to pay, and good luck getting those people on the phone to tell you. Packages that should arrive in 2 or 3 days take a week or more. I live around Philadelphia, so it's not like I'm in the boonies or anything.

Over the summer my wife ordered some paper and cardboard items for our daughter's first birthday. The box came looking like it was run over...it was a heavy cardboard box that was crushed and punctured, with no notice as to why or anything. It takes a lot of force to damage a box like that! Luckily the stuff inside was ok, somehow. Magazines we get are often creased and smashed. I have complained to the local post office but they don't seem to care. It's really bad...to the point that when I order things I get worried about whether or not I'll get them. I just bought some stuff from The Superior Shave, and it should be here soon, but I have a feeling I'm going to be waiting for a while...and I'll probably have a damaged box when it arrives.

Originally Posted by Bruno

No, not really. But a simple 'signed for' delivery costs only a couple euros extra, and would have caused the razor to be in a locked bag and stored in locked rooms. The chances of theft would decrease dramatically.

Yeah Bruno, hindsight is always damn near 20/20 isn't it?

In Belgium it may cost "only a couple of euros extra" with "signed for" delivery, but it was a bit more than that on my end. I'm not making excuses; I'm not screaming, yelling, or flailing my arms around. If I wanted it to get there, I should have simply paid the extra cash to do so.

I have seen this happen before and it happened to me. It doesn't help to have that customs label on there that clearly indicates the contents of the package. I usually try to keep the description to a minimum, maybe put "personal effects."