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m0ei wroteMy packages are still stuck at their office here after a week of waiting for them go fix the unqualified clearance agency's mistake.

1 order (3 items) was split into 2 separate packages, and the 3rd item was out of stock so I cancelled it. total cost is $365 for all items combined, $218 for the 2 items shipped (200 + 18).

Their unqualified agency after assessing the invoices, priced every package given the included total invoice "365$". They expect me to pay 350k LL for 218$ worth of items because of their own mistake.

After lots of back and forth, they waived the shipping fees and clearance charges.. but I still have to pay around 293k LL for customs.

Beware if it happens to you, always check the price set on their website and inform them if it's wrong.
They had a bug in Germany, the shipment that arrived on saturday only showed yesterday, it showed multiple shipments instead if expected 1. I asked that they put them altogether or cancel them and return them to amazon, their Lebanese guy said he will try and will tell me. Today I resend him an email saying I will not pay the 5 shipments but 2 because it looks like they already shipped them, he answered he can just do 30% on the shipments costs, meaning it's still 140000 for just 35$ of covers. I answered him again that I won't pay 140000, no way, I will pay for 2 shipments that's all and besides it is theur fault if they were 3 days late to show the information, it's my right to cancel a shipment as long as it's still there but they had a bug a were late to give me the information
If their company is a good one they should do a real gesture and accept the 2 shipments fees instead of 5, if not then I will not pay and tell the delivery guy to take the goods with him
4 days later
What is the best way to order protein containers (5lb) from usa?
Dan28 wrote
dsoftware.king wroteWhat is the best way to order protein containers (5lb) from usa?
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/store/

they ship directly to leb and they dont get taxed.
I made an order and paid aroung 30 $ shipping and 77k LBP IN CUSTOMS
I used fedex
dsoftware.king wrote I made an order and paid aroung 30 $ shipping and 77k LBP IN CUSTOMS
I used fedex
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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.
dsoftware.king wroteIs 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.
Dan28 wrote
dsoftware.king wroteIs 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
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%
infiniteloop wroteThe 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 ?
zizo99 wrote
infiniteloop wroteThe 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?
zizo99 wrote
infiniteloop wroteThe 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.
xazbrat wrote
zizo99 wrote
infiniteloop wroteThe 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
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
wollyka wroteHe 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
zizo99 wrote
wollyka wroteHe 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.
Don't forget to spray with alcohol your packages as they are coming with airplanes full of coronavirus
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
Received my shipments from SnS , relatively fast knowing we are in corona period, from Amazon Germany to my home = 14 days
infiniteloop wroteReceived 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?