post office charges for online orders

[Mouldingo]

Jeckjeck,

    I get my DVDs sa QCPO. Matagal na kumukuha ako doon. So I doubt nawawala diyan sa kanila yung DVDs , baka sa Royal Logistics ang may problema.  The missing discs were single disc orders, baka madali ipuslit ng mga #$%#!

[aeris30]

Got my Schindler's List Collector's Gift Set from amazon at QC Central PO at NIA road....I didn't have to pay anything. This was shipped last Feb. 12 via expedited intl. shipping. ETA was Feb. 28 - Mar. 8. I received the postal notice (considered local small package) yesterday. The package has the stamp of Royale Logistics Phils. They mailed it from the Pasay Central PO last Feb 22 via P80 speed post and stamped received by QC PO last Mar. 2. Picked it up this morning around 8am. The lady in counter 37 was nice and just handed me my package. She just reminded me that if the declared value exceeded $50 it would be taxed. Declared value on my package was $36. Even the customs man was in a jolly mood...I was in and out of the PO in less than 5 mins.

[riverfan]

any nice and horrid post office stories to share? 

[coco_men182]

I pre-ordered a CD from a US record label's online store, and the package will come with a t-shirt and a small booklet. The total was US $29.90 (incl. shipping). It'll ship on the 13th of September, and may arrive within 2-5 weeks. I was wondering if there was anybody here who knew if bulky packages like this would be delivered directly to my doorstep or if it'd be held up at the post office, and if so, would I be charged for taxes, etc.?

Thanks!

[Mr. Hankey]

I pre-ordered a CD from a US record label's online store, and the package will come with a t-shirt and a small booklet. The total was US $29.90 (incl. shipping). It'll ship on the 13th of September, and may arrive within 2-5 weeks. I was wondering if there was anybody here who knew if bulky packages like this would be delivered directly to my doorstep or if it'd be held up at the post office, and if so, would I be charged for taxes, etc.?

Thanks!

It's only $29.90, so really... it's up to the whimsy of the postal inspector.  You'll most likely have to pick it up at the post office, though.

[coco_men182]

It's only $29.90, so really... it's up to the whimsy of the postal inspector.  You'll most likely have to pick it up at the post office, though.

Okay thanks!

[av_phile1]

I pre-ordered a CD from a US record label's online store, and the package will come with a t-shirt and a small booklet. The total was US $29.90 (incl. shipping). It'll ship on the 13th of September, and may arrive within 2-5 weeks. I was wondering if there was anybody here who knew if bulky packages like this would be delivered directly to my doorstep or if it'd be held up at the post office, and if so, would I be charged for taxes, etc.?

Thanks!

The site should have given you the option to go door-to-door, in which case you would be charged additionally.  I've ordered from amazon in the past opting for courier service (DHL if not mistaken) and the charges vary based on destination.  Quite expensive.  Otheriwse, I think the default is postal, so you'd have to claim the package from the post office nearest you.  You'll get a notice.

[coco_men182]

The site should have given you the option to go door-to-door, in which case you would be charged additionally.  I've ordered from amazon in the past opting for courier service (DHL if not mistaken) and the charges vary based on destination.  Quite expensive.  Otheriwse, I think the default is postal, so you'd have to claim the package from the post office nearest you.  You'll get a notice.

Thanks! This is the only the second time I've ordered online (my first was with Amazon, and the package was sent staright to my house), so I'm getting a bit jittery, especially upon seeing on this forum that the dues may cost up to a thousand bucks. Thanks again!

[everythingyouwant]

any latest stories?

[arnoldc]

here's my experience with MCPO...

i've ordered online from cdconnection.com and amazon.com, both shipped via USPS and arrived at MCPO in about 3 weeks. yung unang order ko ay 4 na CD and i was being taxed. sabi ko hindi ko alam na may rule na maximum of 2 cd/DVD lang. so pinatawad ako next orders ko, tig-dadalawa lang, P30 lang ang ibinayad ko (P20 nga lang before price increase)

[hemisphere]

that's what you call knowing the rules and working around it.

    

[oggsmoggs]

Sir, how long does it usually take for an order from Amazon UK to ship here... I shipped using the cheapest international shipping.

[Mr. Hankey]

Amazon UK is pretty fast. I always use the cheapest shipping option ("Royal Mail"), and I literally had one order which I placed on a Monday, which arrived AT MY DOORSTEP on Friday, no taxes due!

I'd say on average though... 1-2 weeks. In the last six months, the longest one took 23 days.

[burukheim]

i haven't tried getting dvds but I bought a lot of stuff recently from Canada, US and Singapore - the post office only charge me 30php per shipment - Vigan City branch kasi.  SAYA!

[RNIverson]

Amazon UK is pretty fast. I always use the cheapest shipping option ("Royal Mail"), and I literally had one order which I placed on a Monday, which arrived AT MY DOORSTEP on Friday, no taxes due!

I'd say on average though... 1-2 weeks. In the last six months, the longest one took 23 days.

A friend bought me a dvd from Amazon UK and shipped it to my Makati office address. Do you think it'll be taxed? One dvd lang naman, 1disc pa    Its been so long since I've tried airmail to Makati, usually kasi sa province para no charges whatsoever  

[Mr. Hankey]

Not really sure, man. I've heard horror stories about the Makati PO in the past. I've never had to deal with them yet.

[RNIverson]

Not really sure, man. I've heard horror stories about the Makati PO in the past. I've never had to deal with them yet.

i really hope walang tax. bigay lang sa akin eh    or at least a cheaper tax than my last time 

[RNIverson]

off topic, does anyone know the customer service email of yesasia? where i can ask more details of the dvd i'd like to purchase 

[nixenzo]

off topic, does anyone know the customer service email of yesasia? where i can ask more details of the dvd i'd like to purchase 

Do they even have a customer service email?
I always use this: http://global.yesasia.com/help/Enquiry.aspx?subject=5
Eh paano kung hindi sa Metro Manila yung address? Malaki rin tax? So far, kasi wala pang na-tatax sa 'kin! Sometimes, sa bahay pa namin di-nedeliver yung package eh (Except those from the States, dunno why.).

[RNIverson]

Do they even have a customer service email?
I always use this: http://global.yesasia.com/help/Enquiry.aspx?subject=5
Eh paano kung hindi sa Metro Manila yung address? Malaki rin tax? So far, kasi wala pang na-tatax sa 'kin! Sometimes, sa bahay pa namin di-nedeliver yung package eh (Except those from the States, dunno why.).

thanks, i'll try that link 


just got my anaconda from amazon.uk shipped to my office here in makati    maybe cause its just a single-disc dvd in a small package 

[RNIverson]

can anyone also share their experience with ortigas center po? i'm about to be relocated in ortigas and baka mas mabait customs dun 

[musichelle]

pag 3 to 4-dvd boxset kaya bilhin from amazon, ma-tax-an pa? or delivered straight na?

[Mr. Hankey]

pag 3 to 4-dvd boxset kaya bilhin from amazon, ma-tax-an pa?

Absolutely.

[RNIverson]

pag 3 to 4-dvd boxset kaya bilhin from amazon, ma-tax-an pa? or delivered straight na?

good luck 

Do they even have a customer service email?
I always use this: http://global.yesasia.com/help/Enquiry.aspx?subject=5

thanks for the link, it worked 

[bachwitz]

Hi, a bit OT.  just wanna have your opinion. A relative of mine in Tampa, Florida is planning to send a 12lbs package(chocolates and candies) via mail. Is it safe to do this. And how much would be the tax/charge on my side of the PO. I live in makati.

[musichelle]

pag 3 to 4-dvd boxset kaya bilhin from amazon, ma-tax-an pa? or delivered straight na?

sorry po kung mejo magulo, pero i mean isang boxset lang po na mga 3 to 4 dvds ang laman, via standard shipping sa amazon.com.. makati cpo sa ayala ave ang destination, may chances kaya na makalusot through Royale and delivered straight to the office?

[Kahon]

can anyone also share their experience with ortigas center po? i'm about to be relocated in ortigas and baka mas mabait customs dun

For Ortigas addresses, you will have to get your packages at the Pasig Post office near the Capitol dun sa may bayan.  Kinda inconvenient.  Pero madalas nakakalusot sa tax.  But this was like in 2004 when i had my last package delivered to my office address in Ortigas.

[Kahon]

sorry po kung mejo magulo, pero i mean isang boxset lang po na mga 3 to 4 dvds ang laman, via standard shipping sa amazon.com.. makati cpo sa ayala ave ang destination, may chances kaya na makalusot through Royale and delivered straight to the office?

nothing is certain, dvds are hot items, good luck

[RNIverson]

For Ortigas addresses, you will have to get your packages at the Pasig Post office near the Capitol dun sa may bayan.  Kinda inconvenient.  Pero madalas nakakalusot sa tax.  But this was like in 2004 when i had my last package delivered to my office address in Ortigas.

our building is the UnionBank Plaza and its very near Ortigas Center Post Office. sayang naman 

[everythingyouwant]

i just ordered from amazon.my first one.and used pinoydvd's link of course.

i'm from marikina.any news(or horror stories) on marikina's post office regarding online orders?