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Is my 20" iMac stuck in Customs?
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quagmire said:
Not 100% sure, but it sounds like it might be. Did you contact Fedex to see if they could verify whether this is the case or not?
It left about 3 hours later and I have it up and running. It is so sweet. Here are some pics.
http://homepage.mac.com/quagmire2/PhotoAlbum6.html
http://homepage.mac.com/quagmire2/PhotoAlbum6.html
That means it's been released from customs...
At any rate, Bin Laden has little to do with anything for a small shipment like this, it's pretty easy to tell what it is, especially since I'd say Apple Computer Corporation doesn't regularly lie on customs declerations, breaking federal law.
It's the financial responsibilities of who would pay the duty, etc. is what would keep it held up.
At any rate, Bin Laden has little to do with anything for a small shipment like this, it's pretty easy to tell what it is, especially since I'd say Apple Computer Corporation doesn't regularly lie on customs declerations, breaking federal law.
It's the financial responsibilities of who would pay the duty, etc. is what would keep it held up.
quagmire said:
Nice pics & an even nicer Mac - congratulations. Glad to hear that it finally left customs and arrived at your home. Enjoy.
Interestingly enough, Apples supply chain really has it's ducks in a row when it comes to international shipments.
They basically import the products into the US and Canada by the pallet/container and they clear customs as a 'single' import. Once the mass-import clears customs, Fedex breaks down that pallet to the individual case/unit and they each go to their unique delivery point. Most of the time the products never even touch a domestic Apple distribution center.
Even better - the end customer never has to worry about the customs or brokerage - Apples on the ball.
Pretty cool... then again I'm a supply chain geek...
They basically import the products into the US and Canada by the pallet/container and they clear customs as a 'single' import. Once the mass-import clears customs, Fedex breaks down that pallet to the individual case/unit and they each go to their unique delivery point. Most of the time the products never even touch a domestic Apple distribution center.
Even better - the end customer never has to worry about the customs or brokerage - Apples on the ball.
Pretty cool... then again I'm a supply chain geek...
quagmire said:
Dude! Nice mac! It looks like you got bluetooth KB and mouse? rock on! (looking at all the AAs that came with it)