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TVFactFan · 09-16-2005, 07:42 PM

Does anyone know the usual Time frame for receving Packages from Canada? I had a package mailed to me on the 4th of Sept and Today is Sept 16th. It looks like it was stolen but just wanted to ask before I jump to any conclusions

padre · 09-16-2005, 07:47 PM

I wouldn't jump on it yet, I've had packages take 2 to 3 weeks coming from Canada. It's getting worse, rather than better.

TVFactFan · 09-16-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by padre

I wouldn't jump on it yet, I've had packages take 2 to 3 weeks coming from Canada. It's getting worse, rather than better.

Well I do know I'm done setting up trades with someone who lives in Canada. Nothing against the traders from there but this is just to long a wait. Plus u can;t use delivery confirmation when u mail things to Canada

padre · 09-16-2005, 07:57 PM

Yeah, I know - I've seen packages I've sent get over to the U.K. in 3 days, and other ones to Canada take weeks.

loren · 09-16-2005, 09:17 PM

my experience is that it matters a lot as to where its sent from

from a decent sized city , a week or so

but from a out of the way place, perhaps even 3 weeks

and then of cousre the customs check can make a big difference as well

i have recently had two packages that were opened and then customs bagged, and delivered by the postal

TVFactFan · 09-16-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by loren

my experience is that it matters a lot as to where its sent from

from a decent sized city , a week or so

but from a out of the way place, perhaps even 3 weeks

and then of cousre the customs check can make a big difference as well

i have recently had two packages that were opened and then customs bagged, and delivered by the postal

I guess Fort St John is Very small-lol

debwalsh · 09-16-2005, 10:02 PM

I always allow a month for packages coming from Canada. Canada Post runs on its own time, and there doesn't appear to be anything anyone can do about it. I know that global priority packages that I send to Canada always seem to take much longer than the estimate provided by the US PO, as well. But generally speaking, I grow concerned if I haven't gotten it within a month. Sometimes a package arrives within days or a little more than a week, but I never count on it.

TVFactFan · 09-16-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by debwalsh

I always allow a month for packages coming from Canada. Canada Post runs on its own time, and there doesn't appear to be anything anyone can do about it. I know that global priority packages that I send to Canada always seem to take much longer than the estimate provided by the US PO, as well. But generally speaking, I grow concerned if I haven't gotten it within a month. Sometimes a package arrives within days or a little more than a week, but I never count on it.

Well it sounds like it's kind of early. It was mailed on Sept 6th and Today was the 16th. So I guess It's still on the way.

nannyfan · 09-17-2005, 10:28 AM

I've received packages shipped from Canada via air within one week (the least amount of time) - average via air seems to be 10-14 calendar days. Via surface...packages have taken up to a month.

BeefyBoyGod · 09-17-2005, 11:17 AM

I've had Surface packages take 6 weeks from Canada.

I'll never use that option again.

09-16-2005, 07:42 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	Receiving Pacakges from Canada when you live in the U.S. Does anyone know the usual Time frame for receving Packages from Canada? I had a package mailed to me on the 4th of Sept and Today is Sept 16th. It looks like it was stolen but just wanted to ask before I jump to any conclusions

09-16-2005, 10:02 PM	#7
debwalsh Ancient Archivist Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Posts: 504	I always allow a month for packages coming from Canada. Canada Post runs on its own time, and there doesn't appear to be anything anyone can do about it. I know that global priority packages that I send to Canada always seem to take much longer than the estimate provided by the US PO, as well. But generally speaking, I grow concerned if I haven't gotten it within a month. Sometimes a package arrives within days or a little more than a week, but I never count on it.
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09-17-2005, 11:17 AM	#10
BeefyBoyGod Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 04, 2003 Posts: 108	I've had Surface packages take 6 weeks from Canada. I'll never use that option again.
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09-16-2005, 07:47 PM	#2
padre Cookie baker Frequent Poster Join Date: May 09, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 389	I wouldn't jump on it yet, I've had packages take 2 to 3 weeks coming from Canada. It's getting worse, rather than better.

09-16-2005, 07:57 PM	#4
padre Cookie baker Frequent Poster Join Date: May 09, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 389	Yeah, I know - I've seen packages I've sent get over to the U.K. in 3 days, and other ones to Canada take weeks.

09-16-2005, 09:17 PM	#5
loren Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 1,516	my experience is that it matters a lot as to where its sent from from a decent sized city , a week or so but from a out of the way place, perhaps even 3 weeks and then of cousre the customs check can make a big difference as well i have recently had two packages that were opened and then customs bagged, and delivered by the postal

09-17-2005, 10:28 AM	#9
nannyfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 11, 2003 Location: USA Posts: 342	I've received packages shipped from Canada via air within one week (the least amount of time) - average via air seems to be 10-14 calendar days. Via surface...packages have taken up to a month.