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Post by Darth Paunch on Apr 19, 2019 11:28:38 GMT
*heavy headscratch* on all that stuff... well, next thing i try next month is use "shipito" for one of the SBG swords from SBG store; we will see how that works! Given that shipito lists weapons as prohibited items, good luck. They used to be a good option, but changed their rules without any warning and did not even announce these changes. Sacrebleu! Crapules! There nothing one can do?
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Post by Scott on Apr 19, 2019 12:37:29 GMT
Given that shipito lists weapons as prohibited items, good luck. They used to be a good option, but changed their rules without any warning and did not even announce these changes. Sacrebleu! Crapules! There nothing one can do? Change who it's getting posted to? As in a different freight forwarder. I had my stuff shipped to a forum member in the US who then posted it to me.
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Post by nddave on Apr 19, 2019 12:55:48 GMT
Well at least its not a ban and just lazy administrative and or government work. Seems getting the right butts in gear would eliminate the problem and get shipping back to normal. Wouldnt that be super? Kicking government bureaucratics butts to get things running? Should be a legal option everywhere... Supposed to be a constitutional right here in the States, unfortunately politicians have taken a liking to being treated like celebrity nobility and even calling one a bad name is enough for a federal investigation to be brought on you..... Either way seems there was a problem with certain countries importation and after those papers get signed that's the end of it.
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Post by bebut on Apr 19, 2019 14:51:07 GMT
Ho hum, post getting old. Has anyone with standing filed a complain with the post office or Congress? I think the current administration would be hard on duffus bureaucrats.
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Post by dc on Apr 19, 2019 17:58:24 GMT
What country is Darth Paunch in? We know that Holg was in Germany and could import swords there. UPS and Fedex have their European air hubs in Germany and also seem to be able to import swords. So I believe the shipments would be processed by German customs and from there could go to anywhere in the EU thanks to the EU customs union. Someone else in the UK hasn't seen any new issues there. So whatever the cause, it looks like: - France and some other European countries are problematic.
- Germany, UK (for straight bladed non-zombie themed swords), and perhaps some other European countries are OK.
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Post by dc on Apr 19, 2019 18:04:53 GMT
Well at least its not a ban and just lazy administrative and or government work. Seems getting the right butts in gear would eliminate the problem and get shipping back to normal. Not necessarily laziness.... Failing to renew the paperwork could be an intentional soft ban, a way to effectively prohibit swords (and perhaps other things too) that circumvents the democratic process and eliminates the opportunities for comment and criticism that come with debating and voting on a law in the parliament. It could also be fallout from the ongoing three way trade disputes between the US, China, and everyone else including Europe.
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Post by strigoil on Apr 19, 2019 19:34:36 GMT
What country is Darth Paunch in? Darth Punch is Holg, he dun did it again. That said, I'm glad we're finally getting some possible explanation for this issue, cheers for checking things up, Admin.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 19, 2019 20:05:35 GMT
What country is Darth Paunch in? We know that Holg was in Germany and could import swords there. UPS and Fedex have their European air hubs in Germany and also seem to be able to import swords. So I believe the shipments would be processed by German customs and from there could go to anywhere in the EU thanks to the EU customs union. Someone else in the UK hasn't seen any new issues there. So whatever the cause, it looks like: - France and some other European countries are problematic.
- Germany, UK (for straight bladed non-zombie themed swords), and perhaps some other European countries are OK.
Paunch is Holg and claims to be a German living in France in the Alsace region near Strasbourg. which is ironic because he's created a new account before and claimed not to be holg but then goes on other forums to call people here liars?
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 19, 2019 20:09:55 GMT
Good mornin Sunshines!
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Post by airborne on Apr 19, 2019 20:23:56 GMT
I know its not exactly the same problem but I live in the UK and I have had to go to Dave Lorrez of Samurai Sword Shop in Belgium and ordered one of his Feilong Iwa Katana to get shipped to the UK via UPS Carriers with no problems . Huawei also informed me this week that according to them , there should be no problem shipping to the UK as they have just delivered to Spain , but I still wouldn't take the chance (with UK customs) until all this is finally sorted out .
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Post by Darth Paunch on Apr 19, 2019 21:37:04 GMT
Paunch is Holg and claims to be a German living in France in the Alsace region near Strasbourg. which is ironic because he's created a new account before and claimed not to be holg but then goes on other forums to call people here liars? We make this plain and simple: * go ahead and say what your problem is; make it democratic! More than, lets say, five guys from here want me out - fine, i am out. For good, this time. I PROMISE! * there is PLENTY of lies or at least distorted and/or manipulated truth in here, yes... i got enough feedback from guys who prefer not getting mad or to stay quiet, even when feeling unpleasant on the matter. * i made a new account to give it another final shot; i try to remain calm, contribute useful stuff, and keep my mouth shut this time... * thanx for calling me out again, mister! * actually i do live in the former Alsace region which is now called "le grand ouest" for some time now * i really should ask myself why i hang around here with guys who really seem to enjoy performing a mocking/mobbing party on my back * you should consider yourself lucky if you are not in my situation right now. VERY lucky! If anyone is - POOR BASTARD!
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 19, 2019 21:43:38 GMT
Paunch is Holg and claims to be a German living in France in the Alsace region near Strasbourg. which is ironic because he's created a new account before and claimed not to be holg but then goes on other forums to call people here liars? We make this plain and simple: * go ahead and say what your problem is; make it democratic! More than, lets say, five guys from here want me out - fine, i am out. For good, this time. I PROMISE! * there is PLENTY of lies or at least distorted and/or manipulated truth in here, yes... i got enough feedback from guys who prefer not getting mad or to stay quiet, even when feeling unpleasant on the matter. * i made a new account to give it another final shot; i try to remain calm, contribute useful stuff, and keep my mouth shut this time... * thanx for calling me out again, mister! * actually i do live in the former Alsace region which is now called "le grand ouest" for some time now * i really should ask myself why i hang around here with guys who really seem to enjoy performing a mocking/mobbing party on my back * you should consider yourself lucky if you are not in my situation right now. VERY lucky! If anyone is - POOR BASTARD! Why not just keep your account open? Practically everyone here has had a disagreement at one time - for example Gunnar and I disagree on quite a few things but we never get on raging about it, it's a discussion forum. Does anyone actually want you to leave? I don't know; I'm not a mind reader but I have no problem with your existence on the forum, I have a problem with your calling out what you perceive as dishonesty while claiming to be a different person - twice in a row. Sorry to the mods, admin, and everyone else reading this topic for stirring the pot.
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Post by LeMal on Apr 19, 2019 21:48:14 GMT
Paunch is Holg and claims to be a German living in France in the Alsace region near Strasbourg. which is ironic because he's created a new account before and claimed not to be holg but then goes on other forums to call people here liars? We make this plain and simple: * go ahead and say what your problem is; make it democratic! More than, lets say, five guys from here want me out - fine, i am out. For good, this time. I PROMISE! * there is PLENTY of lies or at least distorted and/or manipulated truth in here, yes... i got enough feedback from guys who prefer not getting mad or to stay quiet, even when feeling unpleasant on the matter. * i made a new account to give it another final shot; i try to remain calm, contribute useful stuff, and keep my mouth shut this time... * thanx for calling me out again, mister! * actually i do live in the former Alsace region which is now called "le grand ouest" for some time now * i really should ask myself why i hang around here with guys who really seem to enjoy performing a mocking/mobbing party on my back * you should consider yourself lucky if you are not in my situation right now. VERY lucky! If anyone is - POOR BASTARD! Easy there, Tiger. I knew rather easily it was you too. You have a way of expressing yourself that's... kind of a dead giveaway. Don't know why you wouldn't just come back under your old moniker, but hey, if it was to start afresh you might want to experiment with your style. If not, that's ok too, but then why bother to fly under the radar? (Hell, you could do both. Have some fun exchanging banter with yourself as a form of exposition. :) I've never done it on this forum, but hey, did that online in decades past--it's an interesting writing exercise if done with an attempt at getting ideas across skillfully.)
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 19, 2019 21:54:59 GMT
So you still didn't find out that I'm also Holg, I GUESS?
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Apr 19, 2019 21:57:00 GMT
Okay folks, let's swerve this a little bit back on track. There's been some good posts about recent experiences with this issue and potential causes/fixes forwarded. The focus should be on how to get past this issue and start getting our European family back in the mix. With an already relative lack of options and murderous taxes and fees the last thing they need is jacked up shipping messing up their access to at least somewhat affordable options.
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Post by Siward on Apr 19, 2019 22:05:34 GMT
Okay folks, let's swerve this a little bit back on track. There's been some good posts about recent experiences with this issue and potential causes/fixes forwarded. The focus should be on how to get past this issue and start getting our European family back in the mix. With an already relative lack of options and murderous taxes and fees the last thing they need is jacked up shipping messing up their access to at least somewhat affordable options. Agree Personal stuff should be left at the door, so what if Holgs back under a different name ?. Back on track. In the last two weeks I’ve had a US to UK shipment complete and another coming from A&A as we speak. We know from Holg that Germany is fine. Any French or Spanish members able to comment on US blade imports?
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 19, 2019 22:08:48 GMT
Just kidding. Swords didn't become more expensive in Germany in our stores the last months afaik. They always were compared to US due to VAT and shipping.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 19, 2019 22:11:58 GMT
On the other side of the import topic - I had a quote from an English auction house that the shipping from the UK went up to 150GBP, And an individual informed me it went up to around 50 - 55GBP as opposed to an ealier 35 - 40GBP. I don't trust either very much so spoons of salt to be ingested with the info. The difference in dollar amounts shoukd be from 50 - 70USD for the individual, And from 50 - 195USD for the auction house. This was before the topic started, And about 2 or so months ago.
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Post by elbrittania39 on Apr 19, 2019 23:38:34 GMT
So you still didn't find out that I'm also Holg, I GUESS?
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Post by Deepbluedave on Apr 20, 2019 1:09:08 GMT
Just a heads up, this week had a sword returned to sender by English customs because it was described as "double edged cutlass" it has since been reposted as "antique sporting equipment", so lets just hope it gets here ie Australia.
And to Darth Paunch, I'd like to say, deep breaths buddy, no one wants you to leave, everyone here has an opinion but yours is the only one that should matter to you so don't get too upset if you don't see eye to eye with someone else, in the end it will either all be forgotten or it won't.
I've always enjoyed your input in this forum as your taste in swords is kind of similar to mine so keep posting.
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