Items with down stuck at Customs??

Yeah, they probably needed it more than you : )

This was actually our Christmas present to ourselves and something we could really use. I stayed up many nights and sewed many weekends to set the money aside. Yeah.

Hopefully it’ll show up

Does the seller guarantee shipment?  It would still be a delay though

I’ve had cheap electronics from China take several weeks

I called the seller and asked them to initiate the inquiry. We’ll see. Customs has a reputation for keeping items well beyond those that have issues. There is very little recourse if they keep something.

They’re so worried somebody might receive some drugs like it’s the end of the world…it’ll turn up, just wait for them to be finished being drug war warriors and they’ll send it to you

When I was getting regular parcels from the US, once or twice a year they would take a week or two to clear at custom. It was because of extra time they spent checking all items. Maybe it is something similar to that.

One thing not in your favor is that this is the Christmas shopping season, so I imagine the parcel load is heavier than usual, even for customs.

@Franco and Doug,

I hope you are right. If it is just a matter of waiting,  I will be happy, eventually ;)

The thought of never receiving this really bothers me but maybe I am just overly worried here.

No rushing customs. I am watching the tracking of a package that the USPS has moved 125 miles in three days. Status still says delivery today, lol.

I have sent packages that cleared customs in a day, and some that took much longer. One package spent 3 weeks in Australian customs for no apparent reason. Another one was shipped to Germany, made it to within an hour of the customer’s house, then took a detour to Brazil and back.

I guess what I’m trying to say is, the gods of international shipping work in mysterious and convoluted ways. Good luck.

You’ll get your stuff eventually. Around this time of year, it takes a lot longer. I think it took 6 weeks for me to receive a pack I ordered from the UK a couple years ago.

An update!

“The package is delayed and will not be delivered by the expected delivery date. An updated delivery date will be provided when available. Your item arrived at our SAN FRANCISCO CA NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER destination facility on December 18, 2017 at 2:20 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.”

OK.

Delayed is not good. “We have your package” acknowledgement is  good. Be happy for small gifts.

Oh I am happy about this update. I knew it was delayed since I was slated to get it December 10th. Hearing anything about it is good news and knowing it made it to San Francisco is great news :)

USPS is definitely having issues this holiday season. Everything has taken longer than usual. Hang in there.

I had electronic items sent from China, be stuck in customs for 3 weeks, and have heard similar stories from other people, so I think this is a somewhat common occurence, unfortunately.  Hoping you get it very soon!

I am getting it tomorrow!!!

I will take pictures of the goodies soon after.

What I worried was that down and feathers were somehow on a list that I had not looked into prior to ordering. I figured the “nomite” certification was enough but one never knows .

Well they are here… and before Christmas too :)

This relates a bit to my “ old timey, nostalgic gear” thread, except it’s not gear..

When I was growing up we slept under just a huge down and feather comforter, known as “ballonbett”. It’s like a big  pillow where the material can be moved around as one pleases. If it’s warm you can shake it all to the bottom and if it’s cold you can distribute it where you need it most. No top sheet, just a comforter cover you wash as often as you like. Oh yeah, each person gets one and here they are folded sideways, or else the bed looks even weirder. Not too fond of the pattern on the covers but they are good quality and feel great and they were on sale :)