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Post by ickes on Dec 23, 2015 10:17:57 GMT -6
Well my Buzz Rickson gear has been sitting in customs in LA since 12/20 and my sugar cane flannel has been sitting in customs in LA since 12/21. WTF. I've never had them sit in customs this long, hope I'm not getting dinged.
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Post by davelewis on Dec 23, 2015 11:36:10 GMT -6
Well my Buzz Rickson gear has been sitting in customs in LA since 12/20 and my sugar cane flannel has been sitting in customs in LA since 12/21. WTF. I've never had them sit in customs this long, hope I'm not getting dinged. Probably a little early to fret. My Pike Bros jacket sat in the black hole for freaking 6 weeks, before showing up on tracking. Totally absurd. |
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Post by ickes on Dec 23, 2015 11:39:34 GMT -6
Well my Buzz Rickson gear has been sitting in customs in LA since 12/20 and my sugar cane flannel has been sitting in customs in LA since 12/21. WTF. I've never had them sit in customs this long, hope I'm not getting dinged. Probably a little early to fret. My Pike Bros jacket sat in the black hole for freaking 6 weeks, before showing up on tracking. Totally absurd. holy shit, damn. Ok I probably sound a little whiny then complaining about this...lol. It just typically doesn't take this long so I was getting a little concerned. |
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Post by gsg on Dec 23, 2015 18:57:17 GMT -6
It is Christmas time, this is the busiest season for shipping companies. Couriers have reported they are processing a record number of packages this year, so I would not be surprised it is taking them a bit longer to deliver these days. Shipping times should fall back to normal come January.
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 24, 2015 11:44:17 GMT -6
It is Christmas time, this is the busiest season for shipping companies. Couriers reported they are processing a record number of packages this year, so I would not be surprised it is taking them a bit longer to delivery these days. Delivery times should fall back to normal come January.. yep. My package from Okayama Denim was processed on 12/18 and didn't officially leave Tokyo until 12/21, at least I hope it did. I can track my package via USPS and there's still no activity since the 21st. it's still showing up as "Origin Post is Preparing Shipment." yep, ordering from overseas is nerve racking but I do understand that the shippers are dealing with high volume this year. still sucks playing the waiting game |
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Post by ickes on Dec 26, 2015 12:30:54 GMT -6
I'm not sure if this is common knowledge or not but this is something I was not aware of until the other day when my mailman brought it to my attention. There is a form that you can get from your postman or post office that will give them permission to leave packages in your mailbox that would normally require a signature. It's very simple, you just put your address on the form and print and sign and then leave it in your mailbox for your postman. Once he gets it and files it at the post office you no longer have to be there to sign for any packages that come EMS from Japan. They can just leave them in your box when they arrive like most other packages.
anyways, just thought I'd share this with you guys. I filled my form out the other day.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2015 13:16:30 GMT -6
I'm not sure if this is common knowledge or not but this is something I was not aware of until the other day when my mailman brought it to my attention. There is a form that you can get from your postman or post office that will give them permission to leave packages in your mailbox that would normally require a signature. It's very simple, you just put your address on the form and print and sign and then leave it in your mailbox for your postman. Once he gets it and files it at the post office you no longer have to be there to sign for any packages that come EMS from Japan. They can just leave them in your box when they arrive like most other packages. anyways, just thought I'd share this with you guys. I filled my form out the other day. You can do the same for ups and FedEx as well. |
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Post by phydeaux on Jan 1, 2016 15:56:10 GMT -6
I just wanted to chme in with my recent Rakuten experience. I just received a Buzz Rickson long sleeve chambray shirt in XXL from Rodeo Bros. global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-rodeo/item/br25995I gotta say that it was as quick and easy as ordering domestically. Paypal took care of the currency exchange and Rodeo Bros were very timely in their emails. The communication from them was machine translated, but no real problem to understand. I ordered the shirt on 12/21 and recieved the shirt today. Considering the two major holidays in the last week I consider that shipping time outstanding! I wish I had more to say about it, but it was just really painless and easy. I wouldn't hesitate to order again and with the favorable exchange rates right now is a good time to be a buyer. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 2, 2016 4:39:45 GMT -6
How was the fit? I like that shirt just couldn't figure out what size.
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Post by phydeaux on Jan 2, 2016 11:30:33 GMT -6
The XXL fits me perfectly. I usually wear an XL or 44 and my dress shirt collar size is usually 17.5. The tag on the shirt says it is an 18-18 1/2 collar but it fits me just right.
This is my first Buzz piece and I was worried about fit too, but the XXL is right on the money for me. I'll see if I can get Mrs Phydeaux to take a fit pic later.
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 2, 2016 15:00:59 GMT -6
The XXL fits me perfectly. I usually wear an XL or 44 and my dress shirt collar size is usually 17.5. The tag on the shirt says it is an 18-18 1/2 collar but it fits me just right. This is my first Buzz piece and I was worried about fit too, but the XXL is right on the money for me. I'll see if I can get Mrs Phydeaux to take a fit pic later. Nice I look forward to it. For around $75 it's a great looking shirt. |
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Post by devastitis on Jan 7, 2016 0:51:26 GMT -6
Anyone else get this email from Rakuten?  |
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 7, 2016 9:31:28 GMT -6
Yep!
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Post by ickes on Jan 7, 2016 11:10:55 GMT -6
Yep. Si. Yes. Ya.
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 8, 2016 13:55:47 GMT -6
I have always used JP Post EMS to ship from japan.
Has anyone used post small packet?
Sounds like usps first class vs priority. Anyone know price differences?
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Post by whiskeyriver on Feb 12, 2016 11:34:32 GMT -6
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Post by disheveled on Feb 12, 2016 11:37:29 GMT -6
Meet, Gus Gus  Dude is a Baby Huey for sure lol |
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Post by ickes on Feb 12, 2016 13:02:45 GMT -6
lol...yes! That guy just looks like he'd be fun to get drunk with |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Feb 12, 2016 13:25:07 GMT -6
lol...yes! That guy just looks like he'd be fun to get drunk with Absolutely my thought! He's having the most fun out of anyone on Rakuten. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Feb 12, 2016 13:26:52 GMT -6
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Post by Old26 on Feb 12, 2016 13:28:53 GMT -6
lol...yes! That guy just looks like he'd be fun to get drunk with Absolutely my thought! He's having the most fun out of anyone on Rakuten. I always look at those IH pics and think I've never in my life seen such an unhappy looking dude. I could never tell if those pics were a joke or serious... |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Feb 12, 2016 13:33:20 GMT -6
Absolutely my thought! He's having the most fun out of anyone on Rakuten. I always look at those IH pics and think I've never in my life seen such an unhappy looking dude. I could never tell if those pics were a joke or serious... This guy? From Rodeo Brothers?  |
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Post by exophobe on Feb 12, 2016 14:34:44 GMT -6
I'd guess he's talking about self edge.
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Post by bentin on Feb 12, 2016 14:49:19 GMT -6
I'd guess he's talking about self edge. The nicest bartender extant? |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Feb 12, 2016 15:06:59 GMT -6
I'd guess he's talking about self edge. The nicest bartender extant? Yeah, that's why I was confused. When I think Self Edge model, I think "nice bartender." |
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