New FT shipping options?

[robby]

Some new shipping options on Fasttech

Looks like a couple more options on FastTech for shipping, maybe worth a try when ordering. I havent seen a couple of these before (please correct me if I am wrong

This is for a $13-77 order.



"United Kingdom (UK) Express ePacket via China Post +$2.14 (9 to 14 days in transit typical)" -- is that a new option? 

Now has a "Sweden" option as well as a "Swisspost" option (different surcharge amount). 

I have used Swisspost option a couple of times and while it may be a fluke, they both came in about 12 days from dispatch from Fasttech.


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I think that once you go above about $15 the cost of upgrade is standard for each option. See pic below for a £35 order




So $2 for the "UK Express E package" option
$1 extra for "Swisspost"
$ .5 for "Sweden Post"

[scaffman69]

Yes Swiss post for me Robby, but like you these are new options that i haven`t seen, keep us informed in the thread how fast the uk post is, cheers m8.

[fred]

Did you chose DHL robby ?

Do they get cheaper if you go over$15?

& do any of them ship batteries?

[robby]

Nov 24, 2013 12:34:20 GMT fred said:

Did you chose DHL robby ?

Do they get cheaper if you go over$15?

& do any of them ship batteries?

Just added a bit mate
Havent tried the batteries yet fred, I have my doubts though.

[robby]

Just checked fred, "Speedpost" only option for Batteries, but you can get 20 18650 Pannies shipped for $28 extra which comes out at £115 total for 20 3400mah batteries, 4 to 9 day delivery. Not too shabby. There is a fair weight in 20 18650s   About £5-75 each shipped.

Strange that DHL dont ship any batteries, I thought they had their own fleet of planes. I`m thinking that Speedpost have their own fleet of planes also.

[fred]

At least there seems to be an option - even if it means a group buy in the future

[robby]

Nov 24, 2013 13:16:50 GMT fred said:

At least there seems to be an option - even if it means a group buy in the future

They seem to be reducing the number of 18650 batteries available, very few Panasonic options available now, but most of the high capacity ones still available.

[Perpetua]

Nov 24, 2013 12:51:13 GMT robby said:

Strange that DHL dont ship any batteries, I thought they had their own fleet of planes. I`m thinking that Speedpost have their own fleet of planes also.

I * think * DHL have their own clearing facilities which tends to speed the shipping process along, maybe Speedpost do as well Robby?

[robby]

Nov 24, 2013 14:19:38 GMT Perpetua said:

Nov 24, 2013 12:51:13 GMT robby said:

Strange that DHL dont ship any batteries, I thought they had their own fleet of planes. I`m thinking that Speedpost have their own fleet of planes also.

I * think * DHL have their own clearing facilities which tends to speed the shipping process along, maybe Speedpost do as well Robby?

I think they must have Perpetua, it`s the same kind of shipping time (4 to 9 days) as DHL.

An interesting thing about Speedpost is that higher quantities come in for not much more shipping charge. Much less of an increase than DHL.

[googled]

From what I've read DHL are more likely to incur customs charges, might be just hearsay.

Have done a quick test order using the UK Express(lol) China Post option to see how it goes. Just a bunch of juice.

[googled]

...and they put it back to Singapore Post and refunded me my shipping. Not sure why people complain about their CS.

As you may notice that your order was shipped via Singapore Post while you choose UK e-packet via China Post. This was caused due to the slow delivery speed and complex declaration procedure.

We have transferred the shipping method to Singapore Post for your package. And we’re going to refund the postage you paid before. PayPal should be sending a confirmation email in a moment.

Sorry for any convenience caused by this, your understanding towards this issue will be highly appreciated.

[mikeb]

Thought I'd have a punt at some FT liquid so ordered 4 x 50ml on 23.11.13 shipping via Swiss post.
Got email with tracking No. on 25.11.13
Today I had an email from PayPal refunding the whole amount to me.
All I can see is that the package was returned to FT so order cancelled, I've raised a ticket with FT to find out what happened, I thought liquid was ok via Swiss Post?

[robby]

Nov 29, 2013 17:21:02 GMT mikeb said:

Thought I'd have a punt at some FT liquid so ordered 4 x 50ml on 23.11.13 shipping via Swiss post.
Got email with tracking No. on 25.11.13
Today I had an email from PayPal refunding the whole amount to me.
All I can see is that the package was returned to FT so order cancelled, I've raised a ticket with FT to find out what happened, I thought liquid was ok via Swiss Post?

All I can say is that someone here got a Swisspost order through with half a dozen bottles of mixed quantiy e liquid. Sorry yours didn`t get through

[mikeb]

Cheers robby I'll see what FT say. there's an option to reorder so may try again if FT say it was just bad luck.

[lenny59]

I have used both DHL and Speedpost

Got a customs hit with DHL

But not with Speedpost Global