LebGeeks

Dan28

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Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

I made an order and paid aroung 30 $ shipping and 77k LBP IN CUSTOMS
I used fedex

this is my last order it was in 2016. i chose super saver i forgot which shipping company that was, i received them by libanpost without any tax or extra fee.

edit: i also got a free tshirt and a shaker lol.

Last edited by Dan28 (May 18 2020)

dsoftware.king

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Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Is there a way to avoid customs and clearance charges

Dan28

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Is there a way to avoid customs and clearance charges

i just checked, there was a super saver option i think by UPS. now their cheapest option is fedex and you said they took taxes.
i dont think there is a way to avoid customs and clearance charges.

dsoftware.king

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Is there a way to avoid customs and clearance charges

i just checked, there was a super saver option i think by UPS. now their cheapest option is fedex and you said they took taxes.
i dont think there is a way to avoid customs and clearance charges.

Thank you

infiniteloop

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

The only way to avoid customs is to order from aliexpress, and that will need that the airport opens again

For PC parts there are no customs, only VAT so no 21% but 11%

zizo99

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

The only way to avoid customs is to order from aliexpress, and that will need that the airport opens again

For PC parts there are no customs, only VAT so no 21% but 11%

AliExpress shipments didn’t stop, I just received today an item which I ordered 17 days ago. In fact and somehow AliExpress in corona is working faster Then before ?

infiniteloop

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

The only way to avoid customs is to order from aliexpress, and that will need that the airport opens again

For PC parts there are no customs, only VAT so no 21% but 11%

AliExpress shipments didn’t stop, I just received today an item which I ordered 17 days ago. In fact and somehow AliExpress in corona is working faster Then before ?

I have 2 items blocked somewhere for the last 2 months, perhaps in India?

xazbrat

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Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

The only way to avoid customs is to order from aliexpress, and that will need that the airport opens again

For PC parts there are no customs, only VAT so no 21% but 11%

AliExpress shipments didn’t stop, I just received today an item which I ordered 17 days ago. In fact and somehow AliExpress in corona is working faster Then before ?

How was your order shipped if I may ask--lots of things I have been looking at only ship with DHL or EWS now.

zizo99

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

The only way to avoid customs is to order from aliexpress, and that will need that the airport opens again

For PC parts there are no customs, only VAT so no 21% but 11%

AliExpress shipments didn’t stop, I just received today an item which I ordered 17 days ago. In fact and somehow AliExpress in corona is working faster Then before ?

How was your order shipped if I may ask--lots of things I have been looking at only ship with DHL or EWS now.

wht do you mean? i received them like any normal order from aliexpress

Last edited by zizo99 (May 20 2020)

wollyka

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Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

He means that a lot of sellers stopped shipping through Singapore or China or Aliexpress standard shipping  to Lebanon which were cheap and are only offering shipping through EMS, Fedex or DHL which are a LOT more expensive

Last edited by wollyka (May 20 2020)

zizo99

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

He means that a lot of sellers stopped shipping through Singapore or China or Aliexpress standard shipping  to Lebanon which were cheap and are only offering shipping through EMS, Fedex or DHL which are a LOT more expensive

by china airmail, i guess
https://imgur.com/9PuYQTu

Last edited by zizo99 (May 20 2020)

xazbrat

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

He means that a lot of sellers stopped shipping through Singapore or China or Aliexpress standard shipping  to Lebanon which were cheap and are only offering shipping through EMS, Fedex or DHL which are a LOT more expensive

by china airmail, i guess
https://imgur.com/9PuYQTu

Wow---actually that's impressive.  Cgz.

Yeah--what wollyka said.  A lot of things I was looking at were shipping by those carriers and were sort of ridiculous as a $15 item could cost $75 to ship.

Like here is a cheapo tv box---compare the price to its shipping cost.

Last edited by xazbrat (May 20 2020)

infiniteloop

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Don't forget to spray with alcohol your packages as they are coming with airplanes full of coronavirus

Last edited by infiniteloop (May 20 2020)

Doom

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Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

I'm still waiting on my order for 2 months now (china post air mail).
   

    2020.04.09 13:51 (GMT-7): GMTC, Departed transit country
    2020.03.23 23:31 (GMT-7): Departed Sunyou Facility
    2020.03.23 15:05 (GMT-7): GMTC, Arrived in transit country

    2020.03.21 15:12 (GMT-7): HONG KONG, Departed Hong Kong Airport
    2020.03.21 01:41 (GMT-7): Acceptance, Sent to LEBANON
    2020.03.15 20:34 (GMT-7): Pre Alert to LEBANON
    2020.03.15 03:04 (GMT-7): Pre Alert to LEBANON

Last edited by Doom (May 22 2020)

infiniteloop

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Received my shipments from SnS , relatively fast knowing we are in corona period, from Amazon Germany to my home = 14 days

zizo99

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Received my shipments from SnS , relatively fast knowing we are in corona period, from Amazon Germany to my home = 14 days

why from Amazon Germany? is it cheaper then Amazon US?
and does Aramex accept paying on delivery with LBP on 1515 rate?

Last edited by zizo99 (May 23 2020)

infiniteloop

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Amazon US is very slow now because of Covid while Amazon Germany is pretty fast, they delivered to my German SnS address in 4 days.
Anyway it looks like there is a huge shortage of motherboards worldwide, I am trying to check a X570 mobo and I could only find 1 model out of 10 in any major shop like amazon and b&H
Yes SnS accepts lbp 1515 but they increased a bit their prices because of covid so better check before with the calculator

Amazon Germany also has great discounts on everything related to cameras and lenses

Last edited by infiniteloop (May 23 2020)

leblinux

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Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

He means that a lot of sellers stopped shipping through Singapore or China or Aliexpress standard shipping  to Lebanon which were cheap and are only offering shipping through EMS, Fedex or DHL which are a LOT more expensive

I just noticed it!

Anyone knows why?

NuclearVision

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

yea the same for ebay.
Because our airport is closed. You think they don't know?

wollyka

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Yes, I even ordered a couple of items the last few weeks and they were shipped but later received notifications that the parcels were returned to the seller due to the airport closure. So it is like a lottery now.

infiniteloop

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Is ''onyourway'' dead?
Planes will resume in 3 weeks to Lebanon
It was a great idea but the fees were too high, a camera lens that costed 700$ in the US was considered as a 200$ fees for transport which is nearly +30%, if they can reconsider the fees  I think it will be better than all shipping methods as we can bypass customs.

zizo99

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Is ''onyourway'' dead?
Planes will resume in 3 weeks to Lebanon
It was a great idea but the fees were too high, a camera lens that costed 700$ in the US was considered as a 200$ fees for transport which is nearly +30%, if they can reconsider the fees  I think it will be better than all shipping methods as we can bypass customs.

i don't think onyourway is dead, i believe they will start again after airport and travelers resume, but as you said their service was quite overpriced lately, it's nearby like using SnS. plus you have to consider paying the Dollar at very high rate.

i personally stopped using them months ago and went back to SnS

NuclearVision

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

hey guys, i want to buy a pair of shoes from ebay, the seller can only ship using dhl express.
My question is do i need to go down to airport etc?
how much fees should i expect to pay, the items costs 30$.

MahmoudYounes

Member

Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

hey guys, i want to buy a pair of shoes from ebay, the seller can only ship using dhl express.
My question is do i need to go down to airport etc?
how much fees should i expect to pay, the items costs 30$.

The items are delivered to the address you give them, so no need to go to the airport to pick them up yourself.
Regarding the cost, I once bought for 28$ from Hollister, payed 15$ once they were delivered  (Vat, clearance...)

surfer12

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Re: Shipping from abroad (share your experience)

Hello guys,

What shipping methods should one choose on Aliexpress to avoid taxes?
On a given item, I only have "Aramex" option. Is that any good?

Thanks!