Global Shipping Center ERLANGER, KY, 41025

[cj-canadian]

i bought someting that is supposed to be shipping to canada  i have 2 tracking numbers

USPS

30 Jul 2022 04:35

Delivered, PO Box. Your item has been delivered and is available at a PO Box at 4:35 am on July 30, 2022 in ERLANGER, KY 41025.ERLANGER, KY, 41025

and this is from some global tracking number

30 Jul 202204:35

Arrived at the Global Shipping CenterERLANGER, KY, 41025

the one with the USPS tracking number said it is delivered in kentucky but i live in Canada

the one with the global tracking number say it si arrived at the global shipping centre which means it will be delivered to canada

what is gloing on here?

[marnotom!]

Sounds as though everything’s going to plan so far.

The Global Shipping Program is basically a glorified forwarding service. The first tracking number you mentioned is for a US domestic shipment from the seller’s location to the forwarding hub in Erlanger. The global tracking number takes all (or is supposed to take all) the tracking events and put them on one page. The next tracking event you’ll likely see is the one where the item is released from the forwarding hub, and if the tracking is working properly, you’ll be able to see the item’s progress once the carrier assigned to handle it in Canada has possession of it.

Having said all that, the only time to worry about the tracking of your item is if you don’t receive your purchase by the last estimated delivery date. What happens to your item between the seller’s location and your location is usually of little interest or importance.

[reallynicestamps]

On the listing itself, you will see the words
No additional import charges at delivery!
This item will be shipped through the Global Shipping Program and includes international tracking. Learn more
This indicates that the seller has chosen to use the GSP, which is a Seller Protection.
On dotCOM, if you are shopping there, you will see
International Priority Shipping to Canada  via the Global Shipping Program
 
While you can ask if the seller would consider shipping by USPS First Class International Package, which also offers the tracking the seller wants, most will not agree.


If they do, keep in mind that

• you will still be charged applicable duty (your duty-free allowance from the USA is $150)
• and sales taxes (tax-free allowance is $40)
• plus a $9.95 service/customs brokerage fee by Canada Post.
• Since this has to be collected from you before the package is handed over, that usually means the carrier will leave a Notice and you can pay import and service fees at the PO counter, instead of in advance as with the GSP.