LebGeeks

Sup3r

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

hey guys,  i tried to open a P.O Box today at my local LibanPost, they said i have to pay 72.000 LBP and at the end of this year (2 months later) i have to renew with a 115.000 LBP fee! WHAT THE F$%K is that ?

The renewal fee is normal did they tell you the reason for paying 72000? Which Post office?
I opened my P.O.BOX at zouk micheal 10 days ago and retrieved some parcels and they asked me for nothing.

They said it's an annual fee to open a P.O Box, and they charge renewal fees on December, which is 2 months later from now.

Cost to open a P.O Box: 125.000 LBP

Cost to renew a P.O Box: 115.000 LBP

But since we're just 2 months before December i'll have to pay 72.000 LBP as a cost to open, and on December a renew fee of 115.000 LBP! as they renew all P.O Boxes on a (December-basis)!

Or i'll have to wait 2 months and open it on December to pay one time fee till the next December.

it's a sh!t system, and that news was via telephone when i called them.

Last edited by Sup3r (October 3 2014)

ali.ba

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

My last order wasn't shipped with China Air Mail, but rather with CNZ Express, and this was super fast, I haven't got it yet, but it's already in Lebanon:

2014-09-04     CN     Acceptance, CHINA
2014-09-05     CN     Processed Through Sort Facility, CHINA , Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
2014-09-07     CN     Departure from outward office of exchange
2014-09-09     CN     PVG Ready to depart
2014-09-19         Arrival at inward office of exchange, held by import Customs, LB

Looks like the time it's taking Liban Post to process it will be more than the time it took it to arrive to Lebanon...

MaRsO0o

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

since neither paypal nor skrill are supported by aliexpress, what's the safest way to purchase from the site ? do you recommend alipay ? although some sellers write in the description that they accept the methods mentioned above,
and if i want to buy 2 or more products from the same seller do i have to pay shipping fee for each item ?

m_zeid

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

since neither paypal nor skrill are supported by aliexpress, what's the safest way to purchase from the site ? do you recommend alipay ? although some sellers write in the description that they accept the methods mentioned above,
and if i want to buy 2 or more products from the same seller do i have to pay shipping fee for each item ?

I pay with the prepaid visa cards. They are safe enough for me, they steal thing from you if you didn't fill the card

NuclearVision

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

you pay shipping per item, even if it was 2 pieces of same product. Except if indicated otherwise.

NuclearVision

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

how are libanpost these days?
are they shipping goods to doors?
thanks!

rtp

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

around 4 month and no items...

NuclearVision

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

did you ask the seller or libanpost?

rtp

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did you ask the seller or libanpost?

I checked the tracker and all have reached Lebanon. Only one had been tracked by Liban Post as well. I forgot the details tho since that was like a month ago.  I once called Liban Post (Bikfaya) which is the branch that sends me the items.  They suck! they had this old man who couldn't give less shit and was extremely good at not being helpful.

NuclearVision

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

give them a visit.

rtp

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give them a visit.

Should I visit the main branch or any branch will do the trick?

chosen2k

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

@RTP, 1st track the packages, if the package has been for more than 30 days at Libanpost it will get returned to sender. (it will appear in the status)
2nd Did you open a dispute with the seller? if not, the window to do that timed out and the money has been released to the sender.

Good luck.

chosen2k

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PSA: If you shipped an RC helicopter and it gets stuck at the customs do not try to get it back, open a dispute mention that it is stuck at the customs and inform that it will be returned to sender and get your money back.

The amount of paperwork, and money spent to get it out from customs exceeds by far the original price.

Note: It really depends on the Helicopter, in my case it was a toy helicopter valued at 25$

I had to go to Libanpost (Airport branche) wait for a customs lady to estimate the helicopter, then go to the actual airport to Jihez amn el matar where they sent a specialist to check if the TOY helicopter with 5 minutes flight time can be used as a weapon of mass surveillance and then wait for the approval of the specialist, wait for jihez am el matar to actually stamp the approval, and then go back to Libanpost (Airport banche) go to Aramex section where the customs are located wait in turn to get an invoice, go Pay the invoice, Go back to Libanpost, get my package, sing at the customs, go to Libanpost section pay LIBANPOST and then get the hell out of that clusterfuck.

Please note that it took days between each step, multiple trips to the airport and this lead to storage fees at Libanpost that cannot be waived, parking fees at the airport,

rtp

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

@chosen2k, thanks for the share. You just reminded me why, i wont move my ass and pick anything up myself. Worst case scenario is i don't get the item and then i will open a dispute and get my money back.  In case the item decides to arrive in like 1 year or later than I will pay the seller. I will extend the delivery date a month more and see how it goes.

NuclearVision

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

@rtp the seller won't turn your money back if it's been more than one-two weeks since the package has been marked as arrived, in your case it's 4months and thus quiet hard to win the dispute, you could contact the seller anyway, to get all imminent facts.
Regards!

rtp

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

@rtp the seller won't turn your money back if it's been more than one-two weeks since the package has been marked as arrived, in your case it's 4months and thus quiet hard to win the dispute, you could contact the seller anyway, to get all imminent facts.
Regards!

I got a full refund like 1 week ago. So I think am still safe. Either way the items are relatively cheap and am not too keen to deal with the public sector. I rather loose my money. Since, if i want to get it myself I will be putting money on fuel + anti-anger pills. So i rather sit and relax. Thanks tho for the advise and heads-up.

Last edited by rtp (October 14 2014)

com_engineer

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

2014-10-13 08:50

Beirut Sorting Center, Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, Item under processing

this is my last tracking info,can anyone tell me what it means?everything is normal? ETA to receive?do i have to go and check myself?
thank you

MaRsO0o

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

i just ordered 2 jackets total of $60 , should i be expecting any kind of taxes upon receival?? where do i pick them up from , i mentiond in the adress " Beirut, Marelias"  ?

rtp

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yey! i finally got my items

@Mars000 you shouldn't expect any tax and it should delivered to your door steps. Ofcourse, you have to write a decent address.

TrollFatGuy

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@rtp did you pay anything more than what you initially sent via visa/mastercard/whatever? if so how much? (interested in shipping a 12$ pocket watch (I am a sir, an 18 year old sir.)

MohammedSF

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WTH ? Am i the only one around here who pays VAT & Customs ?

I'm with Aramex and i always pay VAT, Customs, some رسوم "stamps & ovt", and Aramex customs clearance fee of course.

How come Lebanpost is getting everything for free ?

Should be:

Computer Hardware: 10% vat + 0% customs + رسوم + clearance

Cell phones & accessories: 10% vat + 5% customs + رسوم + clearance

Toys: 10% vat + 5% customs + رسوم + clearance

Apparel: 10% vat + 5% customs + 5050L.L per MIN + رسوم + clearance *i don't know wth is MIN

You can find customs tarrif on
customs.gov.lb

Last edited by MohammedSF (October 15 2014)

Draguen

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

Fellow geeks,

I've ordered a few items using different ways of shipping (China, HongKong and Singapore post), i will keep you updated as soon as something pops up.

Edit:
First Item (gloves): China post - tracking number : RI032317775CN
Second Item (skull mask) - HongKong  post - tracking number : RT242518905HK
Third item ( goggle glasses) - Singapore post - tracking number : RF287034955SG
Fourth Item (power bank) - Singapore post - tracking number : RS142667756NL

Last edited by Draguen (October 15 2014)

port80

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

WTH ? Am i the only one around here who pays VAT & Customs ?

I'm with Aramex and i always pay VAT, Customs, some رسوم "stamps & ovt", and Aramex customs clearance fee of course.

How come Lebanpost is getting everything for free ?

Should be:

Computer Hardware: 10% vat + 0% customs + رسوم + clearance

Cell phones & accessories: 10% vat + 5% customs + رسوم + clearance

Toys: 10% vat + 5% customs + رسوم + clearance

Apparel: 10% vat + 5% customs + 5050L.L per MIN + رسوم + clearance *i don't know wth is MIN

You can find customs tarrif on
customs.gov.lb

I am not sure about this but it could because with aramex it is treated as a parcel while with libanpost it is treated as mail which doesn't have VAT unles it is over 200,00 ll or whatever the new rule is.

Personally I have order A LOT of items from aliexpress and haven't paid a single dollar more than the price of the item. I've also ordered an item from the US and shipped it using international mail and also didn't pay any customs fees when it arrived.

rtp

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

i second port80, I always ship via LibanPost and never pay any additional cost. Only once I payed Tax, thats because the item i bought was a motorcycle vest and it was big and heavy!

com_engineer

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Re: AliExpress in Lebanon

I received my item today,it took 28 days via china post air mail,liban post delivered it to my doorstep without any extra fees...satisfied i guess