Global Shipping fails again
Summary: aramatic discusses an issue with the Global Shipping Program (GSP) regarding a vintage Hewlett Packard calculator printer that was deemed undeliverable due to a supposed issue with its battery pack. This resulted in them receiving a refund without a clear explanation. route66eh shares a similar experience with a Ducati motor, highlighting frustrations with GSP's handling of shipments. reallynicestamps notes that this thread is outdated since the shipping system is being phased out in favor of a new freight forwarding system, which has its own challenges. There is a general sentiment of dissatisfaction with the GSP among the participants.
We're used to slow delivery as one of the hallmarks of the Global Shipping Program, but how about no delivery? I recently bought a vintage Hewlett Packard calculator printer that managed to make it from Portland to Erlanger, KY before being stopped in its snail-like progress as Undeliverable, Restricted Item. Without further explanation I've just received a refund initiated by eBay. Presumably the reason is the large 4-inch battery pack used in this small printer which someone at the Global Shipping mistook for something else, though I've received three identical printers with their battery packs from the US without a hitch. As a result of this inconsistency I haven't got what I wanted and the seller has to start over again. Another triumph for the dreaded GSP.
reallynicestamps
·3 years agoZOMBIE THREAD FROM 2021
The problem with zombie threads is that the information can be out of date and the advice no longer useful.
In this case, GSTis being phased out in favour of a new freight forwarding system which - and this is a BIG change- does not pay import fees in advance, unlike GSP.
And of course the new eIS system has startup glitches.
route66eh
·3 years agoI bought a Ducati motor from an ebay seller in the US. I tracked the shipment and it just stopped somwhere; I was refunded and messaged it wouldn't export into Canada. Noone from Ebay could help me resolve the issue and the seller just pleaded ignorance saying the motor was basically gone. Either dust.
Meanwhile I can't find answeres from anyone; other than to guess someone in the line was having a **bleep**e day or is just plain ignorant. No gas, no oil no carbs on it.