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USPS lost my watch
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mynameisjosh
macrumors regular
If you are shipping overseas, which sounds like you are since you don't speak English very well, it's going to take more than 14 days usually to get there. It just left the U.S. 2 weeks ago. Sometimes it can take up to 30 days to arrive to the destination country. Be patient.
sahilpatel12
macrumors 6502a
thought so since when i was in post office last week i saw 100 dollars included as insurance standard in international mail
Priority Mail Express International® Insurance
Priority Mail Express International includes insurance for document reconstruction up to $100 and for merchandise up to $200 against loss, damage, or missing contents. Additional coverage for merchandise may be available; individual country prohibitions and restrictions apply.
and now since its international i can see why he became cheapstake and didnt insurance it for full value but oh well i insurance my packages nationally and internationally. my avg national insurance cost 200-230 and my international with is only carried out by brinks cost me about 500-700 plus duty fees and taxes like duties and vat on international borders and includes armored pick up and drop off at my house.
jtrue28
macrumors 65816
And not to harp on it, but:
Lithium Batteries
For domestic mailings only, small consumer-type primary lithium cells or batteries (lithium metal or lithium alloy) like those used to power cameras and flashlights are mailable domestically under certain conditions.*
*trying to mail lithium batteries using USPS
Lithium Batteries
For domestic mailings only, small consumer-type primary lithium cells or batteries (lithium metal or lithium alloy) like those used to power cameras and flashlights are mailable domestically under certain conditions.*
*trying to mail lithium batteries using USPS
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PedCrossing
macrumors 6502
Even if Apple is capable of "blocking" Apple watches, they simply can't do that if someone approaches Apple and says "My watch is stolen". Nobody knows the serial number of the watch in the package, nobody knows if the package is lost or still on its way and nobody knows if you are the actual owner. You can't tell your side of the story and have Apple be the police. If you're in the states, go to the police station and file a police report, it may help.
I feel sorry for what has happened to you, I would be frustrated if I had to go through the waiting and the drama. I wouldn't trust USPS with valuable or important items. And always insure your items. Hope you could get your watch soon.
I feel sorry for what has happened to you, I would be frustrated if I had to go through the waiting and the drama. I wouldn't trust USPS with valuable or important items. And always insure your items. Hope you could get your watch soon.
Yes I ship internationally. I use forwarder address.
This shipment not arrived to Sort Facility - ISC MIAMI.
Maybe someone is using my watch now!
I use 42mm Stainless Still now and I order 38mm Stainless Still Watch for my wife. But missing.
Anyway..
Maybe USPS say something to me tomorrow.
Thank you!
Because some countries are known for unreliable mailing services. As such, it's helpful if you inform us which country it was shipped to.
I ship to Turkey.
I ship before GoPro, Tablet PC (notebook), Diving Computer, Canon lens, diving light and more.. Always I got it in one week.
USPS as well as follow:
1- Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility - MIAMI, FL 33166
2- Arrived at USPS Origin Facility - MIAMI, FL 33152
3- Departed USPS Facility - MIAMI, FL 33152
4- Arrived at USPS Origin Facility - MIAMI, FL 33112
5- Arrived at Sort Facility - ISC MIAMI FL (USPS)
6- Processed Through Sort Facility - ISC MIAMI FL (USPS)
7- ...
But my shipment only follow first three step.
1- April 28, 2015 - Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility - MIAMI, FL 33166
2- April 28, 2015 - Arrived at USPS Origin Facility - MIAMI, FL 33152
3- April 29, 2015 - Departed USPS Facility - MIAMI, FL 33152
I don't think the battery problem.
mynameisjosh
macrumors regular
I had contact with USPS and they are said "watch is forbidden item, may be USA customs holding" and they are start investigation.
Do you know? how can I send back to sender address from customs?
Thank you.
Newtons Apple
Suspended
At this point if the USPS has intercepted your watch, it is not longer up to you. They will likely return it to the sender.
I had to look this up. It's apparently prohibited to send a mobile phone to Turkey by post for whatever reason and I guess they're treating the Watch like a phone.
NM08SRT8
macrumors 6502a
I agree. Apple had contracts with the above. I've never known them to ship via USPS (although I could be wrong..).
Read the thread. The OP isn't claiming that Apple shipped him a Watch via USPS but that he shipped a Watch via USPS to someone in Turkey.
phpmaven
macrumors 68040
USPS has their problems, but this hasn't been my experience. I also run an online business since 1998 and we ship via Priority Mail domestically and internationally every day, and we have very few problems. I can't even remember the last time we had a lost international package. We have an occasional first class package that goes missing, but they have been very reliable. Every once in a while we have an issue with a Priority package, but that's pretty rare. Of course, they aren't as reliable as UPS, but way, way cheaper. We have been shipping almost exclusively via USPS for a few years now. They used to be terrible years ago, but have gotten much better. I will admit that we have had a few more problems recently, but nothing like your describing and nothing that would make me consider stopping using them.
The OP can't even use FedEx, UPS, or DHL as it's prohibited to send mobile/cellular phones (for private persons and for personal use) to Turkey, and they're apparently treating the Watch like a cellular device.