Author Topic: post office charges for online orders (Read 67838 times)

RNIverson · « **Reply #180 on:** Mar 22, 2006 at 12:55 PM »

Quote from: Kahon on Feb 09, 2006 at 07:31 AM

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.

question... is this Pasig Post Office the same with the Ortigas Center Post Office which is near the Ortigas Park and Podium?

arnoldc · « **Reply #181 on:** Mar 22, 2006 at 01:01 PM »

Quote from: musichelle on Feb 08, 2006 at 05:55 PM

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?

Read my post about the MCPO. Yes, you will be taxed.

psi_rover · « **Reply #182 on:** Mar 31, 2006 at 03:17 PM »

Meron po akong package from amazon.de na di pa dumarating, taga Sangandaan, Kalookan City po ako, any tips po sa Kalookan Post office? Standard International Shipping po kaya 5 weeks na wala pa rin...

RNIverson · « **Reply #183 on:** Apr 05, 2006 at 08:50 AM »

Quote from: RNIverson on Mar 22, 2006 at 12:55 PM

question... is this Pasig Post Office the same with the Ortigas Center Post Office which is near the Ortigas Park and Podium?

reposting this question

psi_rover · « **Reply #184 on:** Jun 13, 2006 at 03:52 PM »

Hello po, kapag po meron akong single DVD order (play-asia) na ang worth ay $ 14.30, ma tataxan pa po ba yun?

baby · « **Reply #185 on:** Jun 13, 2006 at 05:14 PM »

Quote from: psi_rover on Jun 13, 2006 at 03:52 PM

Hello po, kapag po meron akong single DVD order (play-asia) na ang worth ay $ 14.30, ma tataxan pa po ba yun?

if your lucky wala na at delivered strait sa house nyo kung maliit lang. If their greedy at kelangan ng painom. They will tax you. Self proclaim tax. or self tax.

psi_rover · « **Reply #186 on:** Jun 13, 2006 at 05:40 PM »

thanks, taga kalookan po ako e...

dench · « **Reply #187 on:** Jun 22, 2006 at 09:23 AM »

bros,

my address is in ortigas. i ordered 6 cds at djangomusic amounting to $61.00 (free shipping from them). will i have to pick this up at the pasig post office? may tax ba ito?

psi_rover · « **Reply #188 on:** Jun 22, 2006 at 12:35 PM »

Yup definitely... ako nga 2 lang, may tax po e

dench · « **Reply #189 on:** Jul 10, 2006 at 11:17 AM »

does anyone have (good or bad) experience with Pasig Post Office? the one located near the City Hall.

mYKi · « **Reply #190 on:** Aug 11, 2006 at 12:26 PM »

I have always had a bad experience with the Mandaluyong Post Office. First of all, the customs guy there comes and goes... sometimes, he takes a lunch break and never returns.

And when he is there, he really overprices!

So this week, I ordered a book from Amazon for $32. I said I'll just spend extra and use DHL so I won't be harassed by that customs officer.... so I paid $39 for shipping.

To my surprise, my book arrived today, and DHL was charging me P1,800 for customs handling!!!!!!! It's highway robbery!!! Since they know we can't say no since I've already paid for the book and shipping.

The other week, I ordered an evaluation software from Microsoft.... they wanted me to pay P1,600 for customs handling even if the shipment is valued for $1. So I just told them to keep the evaluation software.

Hay naku!!! I can't believe this!!!! I know customs is trying to meet a collection target but this is outrageous.

So my advice.... STAY AWAY FROM ONLINE ORDERING.....

Munskie · « **Reply #191 on:** Aug 11, 2006 at 12:41 PM »

I guess the horrors from the post office varies. Here in Angeles City, fortunately, di maselan at matakaw yung mga tga post office and customs. If i have bulk item for pick-up...i just shell out the standard fee of just P35, no questions asked. ....

subtitle · « **Reply #192 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 02:01 PM »

Quote from: RNIverson on Mar 22, 2006 at 12:55 PM

question... is this Pasig Post Office the same with the Ortigas Center Post Office which is near the Ortigas Park and Podium?

i didn't see this question answered, might as well answer this. no, the pasig central post office is different from the ortigas post office.

when i was still working at an office in ortigas center, i had to pick up my packages from amazon.com or ebay at the pasig central post office. medyo malayo, pero i didn't have to pay customs charges. in fact, i don't even remember paying the standard fees (20 pesos?). but that was back in 2003.

RNIverson · « **Reply #193 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 02:41 PM »

Quote from: subtitle on Aug 17, 2006 at 02:01 PM

i didn't see this question answered, might as well answer this. no, the pasig central post office is different from the ortigas post office.

when i was still working at an office in ortigas center, i had to pick up my packages from amazon.com or ebay at the pasig central post office. medyo malayo, pero i didn't have to pay customs charges. in fact, i don't even remember paying the standard fees (20 pesos?). but that was back in 2003.

thanks for the info sir! although too late na kasi wala na ako sa ortigas

but still a useful info for the other members

jojitv · « **Reply #194 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 03:56 PM »

Quote from: subtitle on Aug 17, 2006 at 02:01 PM

i didn't see this question answered, might as well answer this. no, the pasig central post office is different from the ortigas post office.

when i was still working at an office in ortigas center, i had to pick up my packages from amazon.com or ebay at the pasig central post office. medyo malayo, pero i didn't have to pay customs charges. in fact, i don't even remember paying the standard fees (20 pesos?). but that was back in 2003.

Ahhh... Sir, san yung Pasig post office? Thanks.

subtitle · « **Reply #195 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 06:16 PM »

pasig central post office is near the pasig city hall.

jojitv · « **Reply #196 on:** Aug 18, 2006 at 10:02 AM »

Quote from: subtitle on Aug 17, 2006 at 06:16 PM

pasig central post office is near the pasig city hall.

Thanks for the info sir.

Now I know where to get packages just in case I decide to have it deliverd here.

RadicalDude · « **Reply #197 on:** Aug 28, 2006 at 03:44 PM »

Just for info, way back in 2003-2004 I used to order from Amazon and had it delivered straight to my office in Makati. I stopped doing it since Makati Central Post Office always charged me a hefty amount of not less than 1,000 pesos even if my order consists only of 1 DVD w/ single disc inside (God! I hate them...)

I'm now working here in Ortigas Center, a few blocks away from the Ortigas Center Post Office. I try ordering from Amazon again, this time for V for Vendetta 2-Disc Ed and using my office as my delivery address. Actually, I'm getting myself ready to pay for any customs duty charges, but to my surprise, the package was delivered to me last Friday, straight to my office and without paying anything...

zwan · « **Reply #198 on:** Sep 07, 2006 at 08:29 PM »

Any new online shopping+PO stories?

I finally decided to try shopping online and, for a 'first test,' kept my order to one 2-CD album last Aug 23. I used my Makati office address as the delivery address. Then I read the MCPO horror stories here and 'prepared' myself for the possibility of paying hefty taxes or not receiving my order at all. So I was very pleased when I received my CD yesterday (after around 10 business days, not bad, I think)...The merchant specified the cost on the envelope. The plastic seal wrap on the CD was gone (though I'm not sure if it was taken off for inspection, and where it was taken off, as the envelope was sealed with glue when I got it).

Was I merely lucky? Was it because it was a single item? My order cost around $23, plus $7 for shipping, though only the $23 was indicated on the envelope by the merchant.

RadicalDude · « **Reply #199 on:** Sep 07, 2006 at 08:50 PM »

That's also one of the reason why I stopped on having my orders delivered to my office in Makati back then. It seemed someone already opened the package also, which do not happens when I had it delivered to my other address.

ciconneguy · « **Reply #200 on:** Sep 02, 2010 at 09:56 AM »

hello. what does royal airmail small packets mean? and how long does it take for an item (cd/s) to arrive in the philippines? i live in quezon city. may tax po ba kung more than $20 (converted from say, british pounds)?

i ordered 2 cds from uk and they were sent using royal airmail and was shipped last aug. 20. i haven't received the items yet. does it usually take this long? is there a way to know if it's already in the philippines?

will the cds be delivered straight to my home or via qcpo?

(i also ordered from a seller in japan. and he used ems. dumating agad in 3 working days, delivered straight to my qc address. to think mas huli ko syang inorder.)

hope somebody replies. thanks po

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #201 on:** Sep 02, 2010 at 10:23 AM »

Quote from: cicconeguy on Sep 02, 2010 at 09:56 AM

hello. what does royal airmail small packets mean? and how long does it take for an item (cd/s) to arrive in the philippines? i live in quezon city. may tax po ba kung more than $20 (converted from say, british pounds)?

i ordered 2 cds from uk and they were sent using royal airmail and was shipped last aug. 20. i haven't received the items yet. does it usually take this long? is there a way to know if it's already in the philippines?

will the cds be delivered straight to my home or via qcpo?

(i also ordered from a seller in japan. and he used ems. dumating agad in 3 working days, delivered straight to my qc address. to think mas huli ko syang inorder.)

hope somebody replies. thanks po

Royal mail small packets are small pouches for small items such as 1 to 2 BDs or 1 boxset. Usually it is delivered straight to your address if not too bulky. It usually takes 1 - 2 weeks if from UK. Usually dito sa Davao, wala tax ang RM small packets. You just pay 40.00 PO fee.

ciconneguy · « **Reply #202 on:** Sep 02, 2010 at 12:26 PM »

Quote from: oReOsHaKe on Sep 02, 2010 at 10:23 AM

Royal mail small packets are small pouches for small items such as 1 to 2 BDs or 1 boxset. Usually it is delivered straight to your address if not too bulky. It usually takes 1 - 2 weeks if from UK. Usually dito sa Davao, wala tax ang RM small packets. You just pay 40.00 PO fee.

thanks po sa reply. sana nga dumating na. at sana diretso na rito sa bahay namin. 2 cds lang naman po kasi from uk, roughly 18 pounds kasama na shipping fee (that's around $28).

sorbet · « **Reply #203 on:** Sep 19, 2010 at 08:24 AM »

^ It's actually nice to use Royal Mail kasi may delivery confirmation yung packages. If it's really taking a long time, basta may tracking ka from Royal Mail, mahahanap naman ng post office natin.

Usually though, no door to door delivery, only a PO pickup ng Tues, Thurs or Friday ata.

marche · « **Reply #204 on:** Oct 06, 2010 at 12:03 AM »

I have 3 packages that have not yet arrived. whats wrong lately the packages at San Juan PO are not arriving.. nor are regular mail for that matter....

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #205 on:** Oct 06, 2010 at 08:07 AM »

Quote from: sorbet on Sep 19, 2010 at 08:24 AM

^ It's actually nice to use Royal Mail kasi may delivery confirmation yung packages. If it's really taking a long time, basta may tracking ka from Royal Mail, mahahanap naman ng post office natin. Usually though, no door to door delivery, only a PO pickup ng Tues, Thurs or Friday ata.

meron actually door to door ang Royal Mail at no extra charge except for the $40.00 storage fee yata.. This is true for small parcels though like those that contain 1 or 2 DVDs or 1 or 2 boxsets..

bardigones · « **Reply #206 on:** Sep 15, 2012 at 04:13 PM »

any news on Post Offices?

which PO is the most "friendly" to online shoppers?

edwn1220 · « **Reply #207 on:** Mar 28, 2013 at 08:54 AM »

Philpost's storage fee now increased to P50 from P40.

tifosi_pao · « **Reply #208 on:** Jun 26, 2013 at 04:29 PM »

any experiences with EMS pasay(near domestic airport)?

1st time ko pupunta bukas sa EMS pasay...dunno what to expect...although yung item ko is less than php1k lang(badge ng kotse)

yung seller kasi used ems...dati kasi lagi local post office ang bagsak ng items ko...hassle dun pa talaga bumaksak

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #209 on:** Jun 26, 2013 at 05:43 PM »

Quote from: tifosi_pao on Jun 26, 2013 at 04:29 PM

any experiences with EMS pasay(near domestic airport)?

1st time ko pupunta bukas sa EMS pasay...dunno what to expect...although yung item ko is less than php1k lang(badge ng kotse)

yung seller kasi used ems...dati kasi lagi local post office ang bagsak ng items ko...hassle dun pa talaga bumaksak

I'll pray for you na lang.