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Post by toots on Oct 24, 2013 9:10:24 GMT
Received this email this morning from focalecig: Dear Customer, Thanks for your support on our shop and we have checked your order Q1018103882. sku10083: EGO-C Twist 1100mAh Variable Voltage Rechargeable Batteries for E-Cigarette(7-PCS random colors) As we know, China exports surge, the customs check the package strictly. So sorry that the battery and E-Liquid for Electronic Cigarette will not pass the safety inspection. Apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will refund you the amount within 3 days. Any problem feel free to contact us ! Greeting, Eleven  |
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Post by charon on Oct 24, 2013 12:01:36 GMT
tootsJust seen this on the opening page of Focalecigs, We are now stop selling/ shipping e-liquid
and batteries because of issue on customs,
sorry for the inconvenience.
Happy Vaping!
10/24/2013
Ah well supose it's back to paying UK prices again 
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Post by toots on Oct 24, 2013 12:11:10 GMT
tootsJust seen this on the opening page of Focalecigs, We are now stop selling/ shipping e-liquid
and batteries because of issue on customs,
sorry for the inconvenience.
Happy Vaping!
10/24/2013
Ah well supose it's back to paying UK prices again UK prices are one heck of a lot cheaper than Tenerife prices - don't know about on the Spanish mainland. |
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Post by Karma on Oct 24, 2013 12:38:03 GMT
I thought it was ok to ship ego/riva batteries as the battery is in a device and that it was just mod batteries that were affected?
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Post by lemental on Oct 24, 2013 12:45:46 GMT
On the FT website, it's mentioned that batteries can be shipped in torches.
If batteries are OK in devices, they should get cheap 2,4, 6 and 8 bay usb battery packs made for a dollar or two and send them inside those.
They already sell 18650 USB packs but by getting some cheap ones made, it could be a possible way of circumventing the rules.
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Post by charon on Oct 24, 2013 12:57:44 GMT
KarmaI have PM Doris to ask about that, but still waiting reply...will post as soon as she clarifies the situation
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Post by Karma on Oct 24, 2013 13:05:31 GMT
dave ordered a riva/ego recently from HC, wonder if it turned up ok?
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Post by charon on Oct 24, 2013 13:19:25 GMT
KarmaI've heard about FT wrapping batteries in metal foil to get past Customs, I wonder if that will become the norm?
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Post by lemental on Oct 24, 2013 17:23:26 GMT
KarmaI've heard about FT wrapping batteries in metal foil to get past Customs, I wonder if that will become the norm? I think they've been trying this for a while and from the looks of it, some get through but not all. |
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Post by padiho on Oct 24, 2013 17:27:41 GMT
tootsJust seen this on the opening page of Focalecigs, We are now stop selling/ shipping e-liquid
and batteries because of issue on customs,
sorry for the inconvenience.
Happy Vaping!
10/24/2013
Ah well supose it's back to paying UK prices again How will the vendors in the UK be able to get them....presumably they get them China? |
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Post by lemental on Oct 24, 2013 17:30:38 GMT
tootsJust seen this on the opening page of Focalecigs, We are now stop selling/ shipping e-liquid
and batteries because of issue on customs,
sorry for the inconvenience.
Happy Vaping!
10/24/2013
Ah well supose it's back to paying UK prices again How will the vendors in the UK be able to get them....presumably they get them China? They will buy in bulk and use a courier most likely. |
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Post by dave on Oct 25, 2013 10:13:15 GMT
dave ordered a riva/ego recently from HC, wonder if it turned up ok? It is still waiting at the airport in China when I last checked the tracking - no doubt a big back log for China post after the holiday. From past experience they can sit there for weeks before they get on a plane  I'll let you know if and when it arrives! |
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Post by lemental on Nov 7, 2013 18:17:48 GMT
Well HK Post have returned my battery order to Fasttech. Not a surprise really.
Apparently they will ship via Swiss Post but not sure whether it's really worth taking the risk again.
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Post by Karma on Nov 7, 2013 18:22:18 GMT
Well HK Post have returned my battery order to Fasttech. Not a surprise really. Apparently they will ship via Swiss Post but not sure whether it's really worth taking the risk again. certainly cancel this order, if not and it re-ships you could end up outwith the 45 days for raising a PP dispute! |
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Post by dave on Nov 7, 2013 22:52:17 GMT
My HC order was returned to them as China post wouldn't accept even a Spinner. HC have now refunded the money. Not sure how long this will last - in the past this sort of clamp down has only been temporary. Given the number of devices China ships with Li-on batteries in them it is hard to believe it is going to be permanent!
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