jaisonline Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I bought two items as well, but not the same ones. One Mine and one train. Despite requesting that they would be shipped together, it looks like they shipped them separately anyway. Guess I'll see on the fees. Really surprised they are shipping so fast this time though. I also have an order of 2 arriving in 2 packages via UPS. I don't know yet where they are being dispatched / shipped from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I also have an order of 2 arriving in 2 packages via UPS. I don't know yet where they are being dispatched / shipped from. Mine came from Germany last time, so we'll see. Guessing yours are also projected to arrive in 2-3 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueremains Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Did anyone else from the US order the train or The Mine this time around? Just got my shipping notice, and see that this time they are both coming via UPS - and they are projected to arrive in like two days?? Wondering if others are seeing this, or if they flagged my account somehow since the last shipment took so long. Also wondering if coming via UPS to the US if i'll have to pay excise tax or whatever when it arrives. :-/ Last time around, mine were shipped via UPS and I didn't have any extra fees or taxes. I even called UPS before the delivery and they said it would be just like a normal US delivery. Hopefully it's the same thing with this order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Last time around, mine were shipped via UPS and I didn't have any extra fees or taxes. I even called UPS before the delivery and they said it would be just like a normal US delivery. Hopefully it's the same thing with this order. Same here. I ordered a VC about 3 months ago to the States when they were on sale, and it arrived from UPS with the box slightly dented. No other issues with extra fees or taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I also have an order of 2 arriving in 2 packages via UPS. I don't know yet where they are being dispatched / shipped from. 2-3 days. Expected delivery is this Thurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I also have an order of 2 arriving in 2 packages via UPS. I don't know yet where they are being dispatched / shipped from. 2-3 days. Expected delivery is this Thurs. Same here - Thursday delivery on the two e-mails I received. I find it interesting they are shipping the two Mines I ordered separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spener90 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'm in Ohio and one of mine (The Mine set) is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday. That can't be possible? The Passenger Train is scheduled for June 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just picked up 5 of the 4204 THE MINE for 41% off plus the 3% off from the Amazon Card. Great Deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junta Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Picked up 5 sets of The Mine as well. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Picked up 5 sets of The Mine as well. Thanks guys. same here. thanks as well. I have never ordered anything from overseas before. I am in Wisconsin, USA. my total for the 5 sets in US dollars was just under $300. will there be any other fees I should expect since this is coming from Europe? if not then this is a super deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 same here. thanks as well. I have never ordered anything from overseas before. I am in Wisconsin, USA. my total for the 5 sets in US dollars was just under $300. will there be any other fees I should expect since this is coming from Europe? if not then this is a super deal!I don't think there are any additional fees. Amazon is usually very clear on the total cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylay Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 same here. thanks as well. I have never ordered anything from overseas before. I am in Wisconsin, USA. my total for the 5 sets in US dollars was just under $300. will there be any other fees I should expect since this is coming from Europe? if not then this is a super deal! your credit card might charge you a transaction fee since this isnt US dollars but Bristish pounds ...shouldnt be much though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just picked up 5 of the 4204 THE MINE for 41% off plus the 3% off from the Amazon Card. Great Deal. I don't think you get the 3% using the US Amazon.com Visa, but you still get the 1% transaction refund. I think you need to use the Amazon.co.uk Visa to get 3%. Dumb, but I think that's how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcatpunk Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I don't think you get the 3% using the US Amazon.com Visa, but you still get the 1% transaction refund. I think you need to use the Amazon.co.uk Visa to get 3%. Dumb, but I think that's how it works. You're correct. Just 1% back using the U.S.. Amazon credit card for Amazon UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 same here. thanks as well. I have never ordered anything from overseas before. I am in Wisconsin, USA. my total for the 5 sets in US dollars was just under $300. will there be any other fees I should expect since this is coming from Europe? if not then this is a super deal!I don't think there are any additional fees. Amazon is usually very clear on the total cost. I know UPS charges import taxes from Canada to US delivers for $200+ orders. I was hit with this tax for my 3 Pirates QAR order because the store shipped everything out together (there is a thread on here about that sale). Maybe Amazon shipped US purchased orders for this UK local set in multiple shipments to avoid this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ph4tb0i Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 just got my 3 boxes. 2 with 2 trains each. 1 with 2 mines. all three had taxes + $10/box for brokerage. Starting to hate Canada more and more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 just got my 3 boxes. 2 with 2 trains each. 1 with 2 mines. all three had taxes + $10/box for brokerage. Starting to hate Canada more and more... Was it sent UPS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ph4tb0i Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Both 4204s arrived today via UPS without additional fees (so far). I like the cleaner look box without the element count info on the front. I would grade box condition has 8s each. They held up pretty well considering the shipping boxes took a beating crossing the Pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Got one 7938 and one 4204 today. No fees for me either, left on the front porch by UPS (no sig requirement even). 4204 is a solid 9, maybe even higher! The 7938 got a bit crushed (although the front face of the box was largely OK), and strangely that box had bubble packaging in it, while The Mine did not. I also like the cleaner Euro box with no set name or piece count on the front. The UPS tracking was hilarious for 3 day shipping. Mine went two places in the UK, to Philadelphia, to Kentucky, to Oregon, to finally Washington. For the price I won't complain too much about the boxes. In the end, an awesome deal for the price. Might have to pick up another Mine since it comes out to like $57 USD delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ph4tb0i Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 So everybody who had this shipped to the USA via UPS did not incur additional fees? This is very interesting. That means I might have to have it shipped to my mailbox in the US and go pick it up to avoid fees/taxes (woohoo 800 dollar Canadian tax exemption for visiting the USA for 2+ days)..... Hooray for living next to the world's largest undefended border. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy431 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Did you folks order expedited delivery or something? I bought my sets week ago as well....and mine still shows as dhl in Germany...not expected to me until next Friday. I just went with the default shipping option for $5ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Did you folks order expedited delivery or something? I bought my sets week ago as well....and mine still shows as dhl in Germany...not expected to me until next Friday. I just went with the default shipping option for $5ish I choose standard shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Got my two mines yesterday. One was great condition, one was mangled. It appears someone set something heavy directly on the box, so it has a significant dent in the bottom. No additional fees charged. Came in 3 days - standard shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 So everybody who had this shipped to the USA via UPS did not incur additional fees? This is very interesting. That means I might have to have it shipped to my mailbox in the US and go pick it up to avoid fees/taxes (woohoo 800 dollar Canadian tax exemption for visiting the USA for 2+ days)..... Hooray for living next to the world's largest undefended border. Yep, I've never been charged additional fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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