Author Topic: Johnny Air (Read 393512 times)

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #270 on:** Jan 12, 2006 at 06:17 AM »

Quote from: hemisphere on Jan 11, 2006 at 11:28 PM

oggs, how big are the boxes of amazon?

sometimes, NY uses volume weight to calculate the payables of shippers here in manila. since i order from different online stores, i calculate via volume weight average and not by weight alone since i cant predict the size of the box.

Yes hem, I'm aware of volume weight. The 2dvd box is bigger than the 3dvd box, hence there's a real probem there. Also, sometimes the boxes are exactly alike and there's still a difference of 1lb from the actual weight. My guess is they just look at the invoice of shipper with USPS and they don't bother to weigh it themselves. The problem there is that the shippers don't really weigh their boxes, they merely estimate the weight, thus, the huge discrepancy.

hubes · « **Reply #271 on:** Jan 12, 2006 at 12:01 PM »

hi oggs. i have a shipment from an online store and i use JAC to bring it to manila. its already with JAC NY office. any idea how long it will take to get to JAC Megamall? tnx

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #272 on:** Jan 12, 2006 at 12:59 PM »

Quote from: hubes on Jan 12, 2006 at 12:01 PM

hi oggs. i have a shipment from an online store and i use JAC to bring it to manila. its already with JAC NY office. any idea how long it will take to get to JAC Megamall? tnx

It varies. It can be as fast as 3 days to as long as 2 weeks... at least from experience.

daigoro · « **Reply #273 on:** Jan 12, 2006 at 02:14 PM »

I think it is a problem of amazon rather than jac. I had the same problem last december. Amazon shipped my package in a huge box that was half empty when i opened it. Based on my conversation with leiden, jac is normally charged based on the weight indicated in the box, not the actual weight of the items.

hubes · « **Reply #274 on:** Jan 14, 2006 at 04:59 PM »

yun rate na 5.50 per pound i think may plus 10% vat pa. so around 6 per lb. correct me if am wrong.

pchin · « **Reply #275 on:** Jan 14, 2006 at 10:51 PM »

Quote from: daigoro on Jan 12, 2006 at 02:14 PM

Based on my conversation with leiden, jac is normally charged based on the weight indicated in the box, not the actual weight of the items.

Just for clarification, JAC is charging based on volume weight not on weight. I just had a nasty experience and yes...Beware of Amazon!

hemisphere · « **Reply #276 on:** Jan 15, 2006 at 02:06 PM »

hence, JAC and Amazon don't mix quite well. i think past posts support this claim. for items other than dvds, i now use their balikbayan box option to save me moneys and prevent me from fainting... over and over again.

hubes · « **Reply #277 on:** Jan 15, 2006 at 07:02 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere on Jan 15, 2006 at 02:06 PM

hence, JAC and Amazon don't mix quite well. i think past posts support this claim. for items other than dvds, i now use their balikbayan box option to save me moneys and prevent me from fainting... over and over again.

how much is their balikbayan option? can you send them multipile boxes and have them place it in a balikbayan box?

hemisphere · « **Reply #278 on:** Jan 15, 2006 at 07:50 PM »

hubes.. you may inquire directly about rates.

what i did is order from different stores and requested JAC to place all the sealed boxes (as is) in one balikbayan box for sea freight.. which takes 30-45 days to be delivered to manila.

note: make sure that you order from US stores that use trackable methods of shipment.

hubes · « **Reply #279 on:** Jan 15, 2006 at 07:56 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere on Jan 15, 2006 at 07:50 PM

hubes.. you may inquire directly about rates.

what i did is order from different stores and requested JAC to place all the sealed boxes (as is) in one balikbayan box for sea freight.. which takes 30-45 days to be delivered to manila.

note: make sure that you order from US stores that use trackable methods of shipment.

thanks redge. pwede pala ganun

hemisphere · « **Reply #280 on:** Jan 15, 2006 at 09:30 PM »

yes sir.. just make sure lang you maximize the box at sayang din kung hindi puno.

hubes · « **Reply #281 on:** Jan 20, 2006 at 07:22 PM »

Got my package last wednesday in megamall. Package actual weight is 4.17 lbs, but they round up to the nearest lb. so its considered 5 lbs. I had to pay $5 handling fee + 5.50/lb + 10% VAT so total is 35.75 dollars converted to pesos is 1,882. Medyo mahal pero less than one week nandyan na ready for pick up.

So I think next month 12% VAT na.

hemisphere · « **Reply #282 on:** Jan 20, 2006 at 10:41 PM »

round up is the term sir hubes.

no notice for my HK and US shipments this week.

hubes · « **Reply #283 on:** Jan 20, 2006 at 10:51 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere on Jan 20, 2006 at 10:41 PM

round up is the term sir hubes.

no notice for my HK and US shipments this week.

noted sir hem

longbeard · « **Reply #284 on:** Jan 22, 2006 at 03:43 PM »

Quote from: hubes on Jan 20, 2006 at 07:22 PM

Got my package last wednesday in megamall. Package actual weight is 4.17 lbs, but they round up to the nearest lb. so its considered 5 lbs. I had to pay $5 handling fee + 5.50/lb + 10% VAT so total is 35.75 dollars converted to pesos is 1,882. Medyo mahal pero less than one week nandyan na ready for pick up.

So I think next month 12% VAT na.

Thought Johnnyair delivers?

hemisphere · « **Reply #285 on:** Jan 22, 2006 at 03:50 PM »

they do.. for additional $5 or $10, regardless of the number of packages.

longbeard · « **Reply #286 on:** Jan 22, 2006 at 04:02 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere on Jan 22, 2006 at 03:50 PM

they do.. for additional $5 or $10, regardless of the number of packages.

Ah ok..

marche · « **Reply #287 on:** Mar 12, 2006 at 06:30 PM »

hey, im new to this online shipping, and was wondering if there is a minimum weight that JAC requires me to send? Also, do they buy stuff for you? There are some sites that only allow US based credit card. Im looking into buying some computer parts, as well as some collector's edition DVDs.

Thanks! Same rates pa ba sila?

Brel · « **Reply #288 on:** Aug 14, 2006 at 11:45 PM »

Quote from: hubes on Jan 20, 2006 at 07:22 PM

Got my package last wednesday in megamall. Package actual weight is 4.17 lbs, but they round up to the nearest lb. so its considered 5 lbs. I had to pay $5 handling fee + 5.50/lb + 10% VAT so total is 35.75 dollars converted to pesos is 1,882. Medyo mahal pero less than one week nandyan na ready for pick up.

So I think next month 12% VAT na.

Anybody know if there is an updated rate? Is it $5.50 per pound + $5 handling fee + 12% VAT still for 1 week or less shipping duration?

notarius · « **Reply #289 on:** Aug 15, 2006 at 12:16 AM »

That's the current charge!

Munskie · « **Reply #290 on:** Oct 03, 2006 at 08:45 AM »

First time to use their service...and wow!!! Excellent service provided by Mam Leiden and the staff of their NY office, Greg and Jet. The special rates given to PinoyDVD members surely helps a lot. Great job in coordination too......thanks a lot.

MILK · « **Reply #291 on:** Nov 03, 2006 at 07:03 PM »

Quote from: Munskie on Oct 03, 2006 at 08:45 AM

First time to use their service...and wow!!! Excellent service provided by Mam Leiden and the staff of their NY office, Greg and Jet. The special rates given to PinoyDVD members surely helps a lot. Great job in coordination too......thanks a lot.

Hi Munskie, I've been combing this thread for that 'special PinoyDVD rate' you mentioned but can't find it? What's it about and how do I avail? Thanks!

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #292 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 01:55 AM »

Was just wondering how much ba ang usual fee for a boxset of a tv series like Alias or 24? Would like to try JAC for DVDs I'll buy online.

hemisphere · « **Reply #293 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 02:06 AM »

Depends on the size of the store box. Amazon boxes are quite big so you have to consider the size before buying. DVDEmpire has the best packaging IMO. Small, compact, protected.

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #294 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 02:20 AM »

Smaller nga ang package sa DVDempire pero mas mahal price ng boxset nila for Alias or for any other TV series compared to Amazon.com...

hemisphere · « **Reply #295 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 03:07 AM »

Oh well.. It's a classic case of More than Meets the Eye.

A very ancient saying states that experience is the best teacher. Try ordering some stuff sir.

jeckjeck · « **Reply #296 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 07:57 AM »

Is Aura still with JAC? I sent her an e-mail over a week ago but no reply... di rin naman nag bounce yung e-mail

pchin · « **Reply #297 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 08:15 AM »

Yep, she's still in JAC. Last week I spoken to her over the phone

jeckjeck · « **Reply #298 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 08:12 PM »

thanks Paul... can you post their number again please? I lost their numbers when I changed phones...

thnx

hemisphere · « **Reply #299 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 08:23 PM »

8172989 and 8137227