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Thanks Bryn26..was supposed to have done some reading last night but was too tired after work.

With regards to the FedEx options on Stackry, the shipping is about $75 for FedEx Economy and $110 for FedEx Priority..so surely both options should be ok and not use the post office..I had a bluetooth keyboard delivered using FedEx and it didn't go through the post office..I shall go back and see what option I used
 
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Bryn26 said:
That seems like a load of crap. My invoice from DHL clearly stated the 14% duty on the phone + 14% VAT on phone and charger + R150 disbursement fee. I paid the requested amount as soon I received the email and the package cleared through customs almost immediately after entering the country.
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Indeed it looks llke it is. FedEx called me this morning saying the charge is close to R1200. I later got an email:

Good day

As per the chargers of

Vat- R 685.72
Luxury duty-R271.88
Customs duty-R59.20


Kind Regards
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And ovbiously there customs clearing fee is around R200. TBH when its broken down like that its not so bad. VAT is what really hits. Oh well.

roldstar said:
Thanks Bryn26..was supposed to have done some reading last night but was too tired after work.

With regards to the FedEx options on Stackry, the shipping is about $75 for FedEx Economy and $110 for FedEx Priority..so surely both options should be ok and not use the post office..I had a bluetooth keyboard delivered using FedEx and it didn't go through the post office..I shall go back and see what option I used
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Fedex is fine. Not sure why youre seeing $75. Mine cost me a total of $54 dollars with package consolidation (I had 3 packages so 3x$2)

All the other options Stackry offer are through the post office. They use DHL global mail which isnt the same as DHL Express ever one else recommends. Stick with FedEx.
 
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roldstar said:
Thanks Bryn26..was supposed to have done some reading last night but was too tired after work.

With regards to the FedEx options on Stackry, the shipping is about $75 for FedEx Economy and $110 for FedEx Priority..so surely both options should be ok and not use the post office..I had a bluetooth keyboard delivered using FedEx and it didn't go through the post office..I shall go back and see what option I used
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Those shipping charges are nuts. Unless you're sending yourself a crate something isn't right.
 
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wez1007 said:
Indeed it looks llke it is. FedEx called me this morning saying the charge is close to R1200. I later got an email:



And ovbiously there customs clearing fee is around R200. TBH when its broken down like that its not so bad. VAT is what really hits. Oh well.



Fedex is fine. Not sure why youre seeing $75. Mine cost me a total of $54 dollars with package consolidation (I had 3 packages so 3x$2)

All the other options Stackry offer are through the post office. They use DHL global mail which isnt the same as DHL Express ever one else recommends. Stick with FedEx.
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Those shipping charges are nuts. Unless you're sending yourself a crate something isn't right.
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Apologies, chaps..was using their estimating tool based on shipping sizes i found on the oneplus forum.

@wes1007 which FedEx option did you go for?Economy or Priority?
 
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roldstar said:
Apologies, chaps..was using their estimating tool based on shipping sizes i found on the oneplus forum.

@wes1007 which FedEx option did you go for?Economy or Priority?
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Economy. I cant justify R200 for the slight chance that it gets here 2 days earlier.
 
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wez1007 said:
Economy. I cant justify R200 for the slight chance that it gets here 2 days earlier.
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cool beans..will use it as well when the time comes..I had used it for my bluetooth keyboard and it came within a week..not bad considering I'm in tiny EL n not Joburg or Cape Town
 
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Just received this from Stackry:

"We received payment and notification to ship your packages, however the information on PayPal does not match up with the information on your Stackry account. In order for us to ship these items to the requested address you must do the following:

Click on this link:
http://about.usps.com/forms/ps1583.pdf
Or log into your Stackry account (if the link does not work).
Click on your name in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Scroll down to the section of the Account Settings page and click on USPS 1583.
You need to download this form, fill it out and sign it.
You will also have to provide 2 forms of photo ID.
Once you have these three things, upload them to your account.
USERNAME XXX will need to fill this form out and provide two forms of photo ID as well. These can be emailed to us.

If we do not receive the documentation required within seven business days, your items will be returned to the retailers, payment refunded and your account will be turned off. Once you send this information your payment will be confirmed and we will ship your items.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Has anyone else dealt with this type of request? Am I in any danger what so ever of ID theft, and or fraud?

My Paypal CC is linked to my home address, and my delivery address (for Stackry) is my work address, could this have caused this "payment discrepancy"?
 
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Tman* said:
Just received this from Stackry:

"We received payment and notification to ship your packages, however the information on PayPal does not match up with the information on your Stackry account. In order for us to ship these items to the requested address you must do the following:

Click on this link:
http://about.usps.com/forms/ps1583.pdf
Or log into your Stackry account (if the link does not work).
Click on your name in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Scroll down to the section of the Account Settings page and click on USPS 1583.
You need to download this form, fill it out and sign it.
You will also have to provide 2 forms of photo ID.
Once you have these three things, upload them to your account.
USERNAME XXX will need to fill this form out and provide two forms of photo ID as well. These can be emailed to us.

If we do not receive the documentation required within seven business days, your items will be returned to the retailers, payment refunded and your account will be turned off. Once you send this information your payment will be confirmed and we will ship your items.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Has anyone else dealt with this type of request? Am I in any danger what so ever of ID theft, and or fraud?

My Paypal CC is linked to my home address, and my delivery address (for Stackry) is my work address, could this have caused this "payment discrepancy"?
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Your addresses are different. Make sure both are the same.

This is a Paypal "safety Feature"

I really hope you wernt thinking of shipping through USPS :| They ship through the post office and you MIGHT get your parcel sometime next year...
 
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So the friend of mine did not send the phone back in time and now it's past the due date for returns

Any idea how I can get it sent to me at the lowest cost possible?

Really just want to send a collection request for a courier or someone to fetch it as I can see she's getting annoyed with me and the arrangements.

Thanks
 
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Nimz said:
So the friend of mine did not send the phone back in time and now it's past the due date for returns

Any idea how I can get it sent to me at the lowest cost possible?

Really just want to send a collection request for a courier or someone to fetch it as I can see she's getting annoyed with me and the arrangements.

Thanks
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give FedEx or DHL a call. They might be able to organise pickups from overseas :/

Id go with DHL express if i were you. They seem to be cheaper than FedEx and also seem to attract less import duties...

Make sure they put it down as a gift as it will be coming from your friend. That way you might not get taxed on it or at the least may not incur import duties.
 
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wez1007 said:
give FedEx or DHL a call. They might be able to organise pickups from overseas :/

Id go with DHL express if i were you. They seem to be cheaper than FedEx and also seem to attract less import duties...

Make sure they put it down as a gift as it will be coming from your friend. That way you might not get taxed on it or at the least may not incur import duties.
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thanks, do you know the dimensions and weight as im sure they would need this?
 
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Called DHL Express now, apparently they don't do private - only business and you need an account with them :mad:
 
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FedEx says mine weighs 0.86 kgs. I did order an extra cover and glass screen protectors.

I did see a few places mention that package sizes and weight. Its around 600-700grams I would think.

I think it was 5.5cmH x25cmWx35cmL but just have a look around.
 
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