@ironman
How long did the delivery take ?
Finally my item is shipped after 21 days from order...I had to threaten to open a dispute.Hope it gets here fast.
rtp wrote
ironman wroteJust wanted to update, i received an item i have ordered, Libanpost called me, and told me that my item is now in Libanpost X branch.
i went there, gave them the tracking number, and got my item without paying any additional fees.

Cons from ordering from AliExpress are the bad tracking system (with Chinaair)

but everything else is good.
In theory, they should get it delivered to your house, unless they go the first time and can't find you. Then you either have to pay for the delivery or go and get it yourself.
@rtp, exactly, i was at work, that's why they delivered it to Libanpost
AVOlio wrote@ironman
How long did the delivery take ?
@AVOlio it took around 1 month and 10 days.
5 days later
i received today my first order ( charging dock for my xperia z) at my door step without paying any additional fees . it came pretty quickly via singapour post which is way better than china post.it barely took 22 days
Im still waiting for my orders.
My first one was made on 19 November.
Still Waiting.
9 days later
Anyone tried ordering a Raspberry Pi from AliExpress?

Will I pay custom Fees?
Hybrid wroteAnyone tried ordering a Raspberry Pi from AliExpress?

Will I pay custom Fees?
I got one, didn't pay any custom Fees
rtp wrote
Hybrid wroteAnyone tried ordering a Raspberry Pi from AliExpress?

Will I pay custom Fees?
I got one, didn't pay any custom Fees
Awesome, thank you, gonna order one!
I made 11 orders from Aliexpress on my name.. will let you know if i will get them safely within the next year..
13 days later
Guys, i have an order. It should have been arrived by now, its long over due.
When i track it, this is what it says under status,
"Departure from outward office of exchange"

What does it mean, and what should i do?
Im still waiting a product that was departured from china last month.
I've had the same case of "Departure from outward office of exchange".
I cintacted the seller and filed a complaint.
This was enough to get the seller to accelerate things and contact the post office in china, it seems things sent through regular chinapost take forever.
So don't give up, and contact the seller.
Worst case, right is on your side, as aliexpress will always stand by the buyer rather than the seller.
Yes i already contacted the seller, she agreed to do a full refund for me through Paypal.
I told her that Lebanon doesnt have a paypal, i suggested Western Union (Still waiting for her reply)

But i told her, that i will contact Liban Post tomorrow (Since its closed today) and let her know if its already there or not.
The order delivery date has already finished, so i cant open any disputes.
I have an order from Oct. 06 2013. Contacted the seller and he didnt sound pleased to refund me. he extended the delivery date twice so far.
Departure from outward office of exchange has been since November 7,2013. Did any of you open a dispute before contacting the seller?
October 6? Wow
You should definitely open a dispute, asking for a Full Refund.
Dont mind about the seller, take the dispute with AliExpress.
AVOlio wroteYes i already contacted the seller, she agreed to do a full refund for me through Paypal.
I told her that Lebanon doesnt have a paypal, i suggested Western Union (Still waiting for her reply)

But i told her, that i will contact Liban Post tomorrow (Since its closed today) and let her know if its already there or not.
The order delivery date has already finished, so i cant open any disputes.
@AVOlio you can track your package via the Libanpost website (whenever its in Lebanon) no need to call them,
just choose "Other" in the track and trace section on your left.

i ordered also some stuff on November 1st, and i got nothing till now, they extended the delivery date till january 18th, and its status is Finished, what a website !
Ok guys listen up.
Sometime in November, Hong Kong Post broke down (I don't know why or how but that's what I know).
Many retailers switched to Singapore Post which wasn't able to really cope with the increased demand and experienced major delays.

However, some retailers switched to China Post instead of Singapore Post and that's where all hell broke loose.

If your item has a tracking number that ends with CN (like RBxxxxxxxxxxxCN) then your seller shipped with China Post.
You can track here, as this site gives you the most details:
http://track-chinapost.com/startairmail.php

My own package kept being bumped through Chinese customs for 20 days before leaving to LB on Nov 25 (still not arrived yet).

The seller obviously extended the delivery date and I pushed him to actively check with China Post whether they lost the package or not.
I am waiting for his reply and based on the reply I will see if I open a dispute or wait some more.

There is a possibility that due to the increased demand, China Post just broke down as well and lost track of their packages etc...
On another note, one package from Singapore Post arrived dripping wet (it felt that the water had been inside it a while judging by the smell).
@ironman
I have tried it, entered my RB***********CN tracking number, it did not identify anything.
No Data Found.

@rtwo2008
Here are my results.

Success find: 4 items!
China Post Parcel No.RB830883845CN Tracking Results
item No. Year Status Location Destination Country Date
RB830883845CN 2013 Received by China Post Guangzhou LB 20131203 2158
RB830883845CN 2013 Waiting for Customs Scan Guangzhou LB 20131204 0851
RB830883845CN 2013 In Customs-Control warehouse Guangzhou LB 20131204 1009
RB830883845CN 2013 Leaving Customs warehouse Beijing LB 20131214 1433

The final tracking status, clearly says leaving chinese customs warehouse. But to where? and where did it arrive? who knows.


The seller contacted me back, she said, that she has never used Western Union before.
But gave me another suggestion, which is i can buy any other thing from AliExpress with the same amount of money.

And i dont know if i am going to accept that, because i do not want to go through another order, and wait another 3 months for shipping.
And i know, that that shipping also, is gonna fail, cause its ME who is ordering!

I dont know, what to do.
I told her, i will check with the post office tomorrow, and if they dont have my items, i will ask for a full refund.
And open a dispute if necessary.
My order status says Finished, can i still open disputes on them guys?
AVOlio wrote@ironman

@rtwo2008
Here are my results.

Success find: 4 items!
China Post Parcel No.RB830883845CN Tracking Results
item No. Year Status Location Destination Country Date
RB830883845CN 2013 Received by China Post Guangzhou LB 20131203 2158
RB830883845CN 2013 Waiting for Customs Scan Guangzhou LB 20131204 0851
RB830883845CN 2013 In Customs-Control warehouse Guangzhou LB 20131204 1009
RB830883845CN 2013 Leaving Customs warehouse Beijing LB 20131214 1433
This says that it left Beijing to LB (Lebanon) on 14 December 2013. There is a high possibility that you will still receive your order. Of course it is safer to open a dispute, but I'm not sure you can do it if it says Finished. Is there a text that says "Open Dispute" that you can click?